11 wildcard presenters RTÉ could opt for to replace Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show

With contenders for the big job dropping like flies, should RTÉ start thinking outside the box for the big job?

"The country is full of bright new things who could hold their own and possibly even breathe a whole new life into RTÉ’s flagship show"

Tanya Sweeney

The metaphorical ink was barely dry on the announcement that Ryan Tubridy was leaving The Late Late Show backin March when bookies started training an eye on possible replacements.

All the usual suspects were present and correct from the start: BoyleSports had Miriam O’Callaghan as favourite to take over the presenter’s chair, with Brendan O’Connor, Claire Byrne, Tommy Tiernan, Ray D’Arcy and Sarah McInerney following close behind.