RTE bosses are searching for an "entirely different format" after Claire Byrne announced her shock departure from her current affairs TV show, The Star has learned.
The RTE star announced on Friday she was quitting her weekly current affairs TV show after seven years – but will continue to host her radio show each day on RTE Radio One.
The Star has learned RTE producers are looking to create an entirely different show to fill the Monday night slot in their schedule – and are open to everything.