Doireann Garrihy has finally addressed speculation she’s in the running to replace Ryan Tubridy as the next host of The Late Late Show.
Last month, the broadcaster announced his shock departure from the chat show, after 14 years at the helm.
A number of well-known faces have since been linked to the coveted presenting role – including Doireann, who took over from Nicky Byrne as co-host of RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars back in January.
Just last week, Paddy Power slashed the odds on Doireann taking over the hosting role after a string of bets were placed on her overnight.
Rachael Kane, a spokesperson for Paddy Power, said “Doireann may have made her mark on Dancing With The Stars but a lot of our punters will be dancing on tables should she land the role after starting off as an outside bet.”
“We don’t know what caused this sudden flurry, but if our betting activity is anything to go on, something seems to be afoot.”
Despite the sudden flurry of bets on Doireann, the RTÉ 2fm star has insisted she’s not interested in the gig.
“My journey and path at this age and stage of my life… the Late Late isn’t in it,” she told the Irish Mirror.
“It’s not in my path. I’m just fresh off Dancing With The Stars… and it is that kind of TV that I have my eye on.”
“I think the conversation is so funny because Ryan hasn’t even left the gig yet and I’m like can we all just please reflect on the incredible job he has done for the past 14 years and let him have his swan song until the end of May,” she added.
Claire Byrne remains favourite to replace Ryan on The Late Late Show with odds at 4/11, while Sarah McInerney and Angela Scanlon follow with respective odds at 3/1 and 6/1.
