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He might be the toast of Tralee right now, but Rose of Tralee host Dáithí Ó Sé has been told to be on guard for a new kid on the block — in every sense of the word.

As part of upcoming RTÉ show Una’s Dream Ticket, the popular presenter came face-to-face with 12-year-old Alex Looney, who is officially out to steal his job.

The youngster, from Donnybrook in Douglas, Cork, contacted the state broadcaster last month asking if he could take part in the new programme, hosted by Una Healy from The Saturdays, which attempts to make kids’ dreams come true.