Claire Byrne bows out of competition to be next Late Late Show host

Last month, Ms Byrne began hosting a new quiz show on RTÉ, Ireland's Smartest. Picture: Andres Poveda

Claire Byrne has taken herself out of the running to be the new Late Late Show presenter.

The RTÉ radio presenter had been the favourite to take on the role after Ryan Tubridy steps down at the end of the current season.