Comedian Kielty admits speeding

Kielty admitted the offence on the A75 in December last year

Comedian Patrick Kielty has admitted driving at 101mph on the A75 in the south of Scotland.

He was stopped by police near Newton Stewart on 27 December last year on the route linking Gretna to Stranraer.

Kielty, of Dundrum, Co Down, pleaded guilty to the offence by letter at Stranraer Sheriff Court.

The sheriff ordered him to appear in person to make representations against disqualification for driving at 41mph above the speed limit on the road.

The case against Kielty had twice been continued without plea.

He has now been ordered to appear in court in four weeks time.

Kielty has enjoyed a number of compere roles on television including programmes such as Fame Academy and Love Island.