Comedian Patrick Kielty has emerged as a front-runner to become the new host of the Late Late Show.
The Co Down funnyman is now seen as a popular choice to replace Ryan Tubridy, who will depart from the Late Late Show hot seat next month after 14 years.
Leading bookmakers Paddy Power have now slashed their odds on Kielty (52) replacing Tubs after some heavy betting on him over recent days.