Patrick Kielty favourite to take over the Late Late Show: Here's who else is in the running

Paddy Power "pulled the plug" on its Late Late Show host market after an abundance of bets for Co Down man, Patrick Kielty

Who is likely to take on hosting duties?

Patrick Kielty is the current favourite to take over from Ryan Rubridy on the country's biggest chat show.

It comes after Claire Byrne officially took herself out of the running to be Ryan Tubridy's replacement on the Late Late Show. The TV and radio presenter's statement on the matter was closely followed by a similar one from fellow candidate, Sarah McInerney.