Ray D’arcy’s Today FM replacement announced

And today’s the day, the wait is finally over.

Following the shock departure of Ray D'Arcy from Today FM back to his roots at RTÉ, there has been speculation after speculation on who would succeed the Kildare man’s prime slot.

And today’s the day.

Today FM have just announced that Anton Savage will act as Ray’s replacement on the 9-12 midday show.

It's going to be #Savage! pic.twitter.com/9PCqIlA0Fw

— Today FM 💛 (@TodayFM) January 15, 2015

Anton has presented The Ray D'Arcy Show, The Last Word and The Tubridy Show, as well as hosting The Sunday Business Show and The Apprentice, you're fired! on TV3.

Since 2011, he’s hosted Savage Sunday from 11-1pm on Sundays, taking that slot to its highest ever ratings.

The all new show will air in the coming weeks.