A new favourite to win the race for the most coveted job in Irish broadcasting has emerged after Claire Byrne made a shock exit.
RTE Prime Time host Sarah McInerney is the new favourite to take the prestigious role of The Late Late Show host, according to Paddy Power bookmakers. Claire Byrne had been favourite to take over the job for a number of months since RTE heavyweight Miriam O'Callaghan announced she was pulling out.
County Down comedian Patrick Kielty is second favourite followed by Baz Ashmawy. Claire Byrne announced on her daily radio show that she was not interested in the job due to commitments in her family life.
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The mother of three said: “I have a young family, a busy home life and a full-time radio job that I love, and right now, that is enough for me.
"While I’d never rule out other TV projects, the Late Late Show should be presented by someone who can give it the time and dedication that it deserves.”
A Paddy Power spokeswoman said: "Claire Byrne has been the clear favourite and by far the most popular choice with our customers ever since Miriam O’Callaghan bowed out early doors. Sarah McInerney is now the third woman to have occupied the favourite slot but with the race to replace Ryan Tubridy already having more twists and turns than a tractor on the Toy Show we could be in for a few more surprises."
The full list of odds are below:
6/4 Sarah McInerney
2/1 Patrick Kielty
8/1 Baz Ashmawy
20/1 Dara Ó Briain
20/1 Jenniffer Zamperelli
20/1 Tommy Tiernan
20/1 Kathryn Thomas
20/1 Angela Scanlon
20/1 Ted Walsh
25/1 Doireann Garrihy
25/1 Katie Hannon
25/1 Oliver Callan
33/1 Dáithí Ó Sé
33/1 Brendan O’Connor
40/1 Dave Fanning
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