For over a decade, Ryan Tubridy has been the face of the Late Late Show, Ireland’s longest-running television talk show. However, with rumors of his departure swirling, many are wondering who will take over the coveted hosting position. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the top contenders who are still in the running to lead the Late Late Show into its next era. From experienced television personalities to rising stars, there are plenty of talented candidates vying for the job. Let’s dive in and explore the potential future hosts of Ireland’s most celebrated talk show.
Since Ryan Tubridy’s announcement of stepping down as the host of the Late Late Show, rumors have been swirling about who his replacement might be. With several presenters and journalists being speculated as the next host, here’s what we know so far.
Miriam O’Callaghan was initially touted as the favorite to take over the show when Tubridy stepped down, but she announced that she will not be in the running to become the next host. She stated that she loves what she does too much on Prime Time, and she has no desire to leave her current job.
Claire Byrne is the hot favorite, according to Ladbrokes, to replace Ryan Tubridy. She currently presents Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1 Monday to Friday. She temporarily stepped away from her TV role, Claire Byrne Live, to spend more time with her family.
Sarah McInerney is also among the list of favorites to take over as the host of the Late Late Show. Her recent announcement on social media about the Late Late Show following her has raised eyebrows, fueling further rumors about a female host.
Ray D’Arcy is also among the favorites. With his own show on RTÉ Radio 1, he recently celebrated his 58th birthday.
Brendan O’Connor, the presenter of The Brendan O’Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1 every Saturday and Sunday, is also being hotly tipped to take over from Tubridy.
Baz Ashmawy, the presenter of DIY SOS, has emerged as another favorite to take over as the host of the Late Late Show. Nevertheless, he has confirmed that he has not been contacted by anyone at RTE about the Late Late Show.
Dáithí Ó Sé, the host of Today Show and the Rose of Tralee, is also among the names doing the rounds. In 2020 he told the Irish Daily Mirror, “There is no presenter in the country that would turn down The Late Late Show; it’s the highest-paid gig going and it has the most viewers.”
Vogue Williams is also appearing in bookies’ favorites lists. The mother-of-three co-hosts a very popular podcast called My Therapist Ghosted Me with her friend and comedian, Joanne McNally.
Lastly, the comedian Tommy Tiernan is among the list of favorites for the Late Late Show gig, owing to the popularity of his show, the Tommy Tiernan Show.
These names remain strong contenders, but we will have to wait and see who will take on the role of the next host of the Late Late Show.
As fans eagerly await the announcement of who will take over Ryan Tubridy’s role on The Late Late Show, it’s clear that there are several strong contenders still in the running. From seasoned broadcasters to rising stars, each candidate brings their own unique strengths to the table. While we may not know who will ultimately fill Tubridy’s shoes, one thing is certain – The Late Late Show is a beloved institution in Irish television, and whoever takes on the mantle will have big shoes to fill. We can’t wait to see who the next host will be, and what they’ll bring to this iconic program.
