RTE Late Late Show presenter Ryan Tubridy shocked the nation when he revealed he would be stepping down from the role next month.
He has fronted the long-running chat show for the last 14 years and will host his last show on May 26, days before marking his milestone 50th birthday.
Speculation has been mounting about who will replace Ryan, with a number of presenters emerging as possible contenders.
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Among them is Virgin Media’s Ciara Doherty, who bookies say is attracting growing support this week.
BoyleSports has been forced to cut The Tonight Show co-host into 16/1 from 50/1 for the RTE hot seat.
The Donegal woman is the latest name to make a move up the betting since news broke about Ryan’s departure.
BoyleSports spokesperson Sarah Kinsella said: “Ciara Doherty has years of experience and support is steadily growing for her to take over from Ryan Tubridy. It’s all about the ladies in the betting, but Patrick Kielty is right in the mix now too as the most likely male.”
Only four names are ahead of Ciara in the list of likely successors, according to the latest odds. These include Claire Byrne (4/11) and Sarah McInerney (7/2).
Comedian Patrick Kielty meanwhile has entered the picture at 16/1 following a spike in requests from punters and is currently rated as the most likely man to land the role.
The Co Down man’s wife Cat Deely said earlier this week that he would make a great Late Late Show host, adding that he would do a “phenomenal job.”
Next Late Late Show Host after Ryan Tubridy odds
4-11 Claire Byrne
7-2 Sarah McInerney
6 Kathryn Thomas
12 Jennifer Zamparelli
16 Patrick Kielty
16 Ciara Doherty
16 Angela Scanlon
20 Doireann Garrihy
25 Katie Hannon
25 Tommy Tiernan
25 Baz Ashmawy
33 Dara O Briain
33 Anton Savage
50 Daithi O Se
66 Lucy Kennedy
66 Brendan O'Connor
80 Ciara Kelly
100 Mairead Ronan
100 Colm Matthews
100 Ray D'Arcy
100 The Two Johnnies
100 Panti Bliss
100 Catriona Perry
100 John Creedon
100 Carl Mullen
100 Joe Molloy
100 Claire Brock
100 Lottie Ryan
100 Maura Derrane
150 Matt Cooper
150 Hector O Heochagain
150 Eamonn Holmes
150 Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh
150 Graham Norton
150 Vogue Williams
200 Laura Whitmore
200 Eamonn Dunphy
200 Ian Dempsey
200 Craig Doyle
200 Anne Doyle
200 Joe Duffy
200 Dave Fanning
200 Donncha O'Callaghan
200 Jimmy Buckley
200 Joanne McNally
200 Shay Byrne
200 PJ Gallagher
200 Oliver Callan
250 Pat Spillane
300 Sharon Ni Bheolain
300 Nicky Byrne
500 Ray Foley
500 Bryan Dobson
500 Pat Kenny
500 Gary Lineker
500 George Hook
500 Des Cahill
500 Enda Kenny
500 Bertie Ahern
500 Martyn Whelan
500 Henry McKean
1000 Vincent Browne
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