President Michael D. Higgins was a very special guest on the Late Late Show last night when he joined Ryan for a cracking interview that covered his plans for the future, working as a waiter in his youth and Mel Gibson being in awe of his tweed suits.
Host Ryan Tubridy noted that President Higgins was flying the flag for tweed wearers across the country even influencing the style of a Hollywood A lister.
President Michael D Higgins on giving sartorial tips to Mel Gibson #latelate https://t.co/0mUh69B0Z3
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) September 23, 2016
The conversation then turned to his work experience as a younger man and how being a qualified waiter still stands to him in the Arás.
President of Ireland and qualified waiter Michael D Higgins! @PresidentIRL #latelate https://t.co/6v9Aabn9tL
— RTE One (@RTEOne) September 23, 2016
Finally, Tubridy asked about the future and whether President Higgins would consider seeking a second term. He was drowned out by cheers and applause from the audience before he could begin articulating his answer.
It wasn't just the studio audience that were thrilled with President Higgins, with the Twitter machine in overdrive as people were quick to praise the country's first citizen.
Michael D should just have a show where he talks. About whatever he wants #LateLateShow #LateLate
— Aileen Farrell (@aileen_farrell) September 23, 2016
This is fantastic - leave him go on #LateLate
— Suzy Byrne (@suzybie) September 23, 2016
"You never see a trailer after a hearse" President Higgins talking about being a decent person above a rich person. Wonderful man. #LateLate
— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) September 23, 2016
Not a bit surprising Michael D Higgins is hinting at running again, hope parties have the sense not to run against him #latelate
— Ken Curtin (@kencurtin) September 23, 2016