Who is on the Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy this week? RTE reveal Micheál Martin to appear as Taoiseach for first time

Taoiseach Micheál Martin leads the Late Late Show this week.

Kathryn Thomas and Operation Transformation leaders will also appear on the Friday night chat show, which will also host a 'special' TradFest music session.

Following fresh changes to Covid restrictions and the continuing high number of infections across the country, Taoiseach Micheál Martin will provide an update on the current situation on managing the outbreak of Covid-19.

As Operation Transformation returns to our screens for its 15th season, Ryan will also be joined by presenter Kathryn Thomas and the five new leaders for 2022.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin arrives for a cabinet meeting at Government Buildings, Dublin (Gareth Chaney/Collins)

John Ryan, Stefano Sweetman, Kathleen Hurley Mullins, Katie Jones and Sarah O'Connor Ryan will discuss why they embarked on a health and wellness journey with the main intention to reset and kick-start a new chapter in their lives.

The Late Late Show will also host a TradFest music session with some of the country’s most-talented Irish musicians.

This includes Mike Hanrahan (Stockton's Wing), Niamh Dunne (Beoga), Dara & Mick Healy (Boxing Banjo), Bridín, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh (Altan), Séamus & Caoimhe Ui Fhlatharta, to name a few.