Sinn Fein has accused RTÉ of “electoral interference” after Patrick Kielty made the controversial remark during the opening monologue of Friday's show

Sinn Fein have called for an apology from RTE over a joke made by Patrick Kielty during the opening of Friday night's Late Late Show.

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RTE has defended The Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty following criticism from Sinn Fein who called on the talk-show host to apologise after he made a joke about ‘Sinn Fein traitors’.

RTÉ has defended Patrick Kielty’s joke on the Late Late Show about the television series ‘Traitors’ and Sinn Féin.

RTÉ should immediately apologise."However, RTÉ has defended the remark, stating that it was part of a satirical monologue referencing the new television series Traitors, which features contestants facing challenges.

Sinn Féin have demanded an apology from RTÉ after The Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty made reference to "Sinn Féin traitors" on Friday nights edition of the long running chat show. The Co Down comedian was discussing the upcoming Irish version of the hit reality franchise when he made reference to the party.

Sinn Féin has called for an on-air apology from RTÉ after Late Late Show presenter Patrick Kielty used the term "Sinn Féin traitors" during last night's programme.