Kelly first came on air in September 1989 and has become Ireland's favourite chat show. Broadcast live every Friday night from UTV's Studio One in Belfast it is hosted by award-winning presenter Gerry Kelly. During the past 15 years, Gerry has interviewed hundreds of the biggest names in showbusiness, film and television, music, sport and politics, as well as giving many local people a chance to experience their fifteen minutes of fame. In broadcasting terms Kelly has become an institution in Northern Ireland, and is the most popular programme of its kind on the ITV network.
—Peter Coulter