President Michael D Higgins appeared on The Late Late Show this evening, and absolutely charmed the nation.
The President of Ireland sat down with Ryan Tubridy in the RTÉ studios, to chat about life as the State’s first citizen, his plans for the future, and life when he was “young Michael on the farm”.
Grabbing the audience’s attention with his endearing stories of his past and present, joking about “getting good marks in his leaving” – the 75-year-old hilariously admitted that he, “couldn’t care less about people knowing the details about my life”.
From stories about swapping tailoring skills with Mel Gibson, to speaking about how privileged he feels to be Ireland’s first citizen – Michael D has seriously touched the hearts of the Irish public.
See how Twitter reacted:
Standing ovation for President Higgins from the #LateLateShow audience. Proper order too. Bar #marref, the best vote we ever cast.
— Donal O’Keeffe (@Donal_OKeeffe) September 23, 2016
Everyone laughed at MickyD at the beginning but he has become one of the best presidents this country has had in recent times #LateLateShow
— Kevin Butler (@kbutler95) September 23, 2016
So proud to have campaigned for Michael D , he is some man for one man! #LateLateShow
— david whelan (@dulchiewhelan) September 23, 2016
The US President goes on TV to give a State of the Nation address, our fella goes on the #LateLateShow for a chat with Tubs!
— Joe (@LongWayToTipp) September 23, 2016
Michael D Higgins such an inspiring man #LateLateShow
— Aidan McGarrity (@amcgarrity21) September 23, 2016
Such an engaging and eloquent speaker, can you imagine if the vote had gone a different way 5 years ago?! #MichaelDHiggins #LateLateShow ?
— Ms Keara (@xMsKearax) September 23, 2016
I’ve nothing but admiration for our President Michael D Higgins. He is a fantastic representation of our beautiful nation #LateLateShow
— The Brand Geeks (@thebrandgeeks) September 23, 2016
So glad Micheal D is our President.
Right man for the right job. #LateLateShow #latelate pic.twitter.com/FDs6AUlier— Dr Eddie Murphy (@dreddiemurphy) September 23, 2016
It’s safe to say that we have the cutest President in the world! He’s such a charming little dote? #LateLateShow
— Caoimhe Ryan (@keavaminor) September 23, 2016
I like our President, Michael D. Higgins, I think he’s very suitable for the job #latelateshow
— Bibi MacGowan (@BMacGo) September 23, 2016
Isn’t it great that our President is one of the smartest men in the country? We don’t appreciate it enough. #LateLateShow
— Lu. (@revolucienary) September 23, 2016
I love listening to Michael D Higgins, a pure gentleman. His suit is beautiful ?? is that one of yours @Magee1866? #LateLateShow
— David Cashman (@Dapperdavecash) September 23, 2016
Michael D is just great. He could talk all night and we would be loving his stories #president #LateLateShow
— Clodagh Memery (@ClodaghMemery) September 23, 2016
❤Michael D on the #LateLateShow he is just so cute and lovable. #legend
— Sylvia Robinson (@SylviaR23) September 23, 2016
It’s my first time seeing #MichaelDHiggins in an interview like this. He’s incredibly charming & endearing! #LateLateShow
— ❤Sandra Murphy❤ (@sandramurphy999) September 23, 2016
The ‘D’ in Michael D Higgin’s name must clearly stand for DOTE ?#whataguy #latelateshow
— Kate O’Shaughnessy (@irelandadvokate) September 23, 2016
Didn’t realise how much I ADORE our President. Laughing at literally everything he’s saying. Such a wonderful man. #MichaelD #LateLateShow
— Ciara King (@iamCiaraKing) September 23, 2016
I wanna have cans with Michael D Higgins #latelateshow
— Liam is ainm dumb (@wp8j_rathead) September 23, 2016
President Higgins is restoring my faith in humanity, amazing man! #LateLateShow
— Louise S Collins (@Louise_SCollins) September 23, 2016