Whitmore to front show tipped for global success

MTV presenter Laura Whitmore has revealed her excitement at fronting a new RTÉ show called The Hit — which is tipped to go global.

It is hoped the new series, which is backed by Warner Bros, could be as big as the juggernaut shows The Voice or The X Factor. The latter has spawned global superstars such as One Direction and Leona Lewis.

The Hit’s original format, which will feature Grammy Award-winning producer Steve Lillywhite, gives eight songwriters the chance to battle it out to pen a hit for a chart-topping star.