RTE stars odds on to replace Joe Duffy as he announces retirement from Liveline
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Some of RTE's most popular stars are odds on to replace Joe Duffy following the announcement he is to retire from Liveline.
Katie Hannon has been listed as Boylesports favourite to take over the Liveline seat, with odds of 1/2 for the coveted role. But she's got a close contender who hopes to encourage Ireland's public to "talk to Jen".
Jennifer Zamparelli, who has openly shared that she would love to take over the role from Joe, is evens with Ladbrokes to become the next host of the Irish favourite while she's at 4/1 with Boyelsports. RTE are to begin the search for Joe's replacement soon with Joe to retire on Friday, June 27.
Other contenders include Tommy Tiernan with odds of 4/1 with Ladbrokes, Maura Derrane at 5/1 and Rose of Tralee host Daithi O'Se at 6/1. Westlife's Nicky Byrne is also in contention at 7/1, Lucy Kennedy is 8/1 and Brendan Courtney is 9/1.
While Boylesports reckon Colm O Mongain is in with a shot at 8/1. He's followed by Philip Boucher Hayes at 10/1 and Ray Darcy at 16/1. Even Ryan Tubridy is being tipped for an outside shot at 25/1.
Miriam O'Callaghan is also being teased to be eyeing up the role, as well as Claire Byrne who is another Boylesports favourite at 7/2. English broadcasters Piers Morgan and Gary Lineker are even being touted with odds of 50/1 and 100/1 respectively.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "The nation will be sad to see Joe Duffy's Liveline leave the airwaves, but there is certainly a stellar list of replacements in the wings. If the betting is to be believed, Zamparelli will be back gracing the Irish airwaves this June!'
Lawrence Lyons, spokesperson for BoyleSports, added: "Joe Duffy's departure marks the end of an era and it'll be fascinating to see who is charged with filling his shoes. He gave a platform to the Irish public for years and we expect they'll be eager to voice their opinion on who continues the legacy of Liveline."
Latest odds for Joe Duffy's replacement from Ladbrokes:
Jennifer Zamparelli evens
Tommy Tiernan 4/1
Maura Derrane 5/1
Daithí O'Sé 6/1
Nicky Byrne 7/1
Lucy Kennedy 8/1
Brendan Courtney 9/1
Miriam O'Callaghan 9/1
Claire Byrne 10/1
Latest Joe Duffy replacement odds from Boylesports:
1/2 Katie Hannon
7/2 Claire Byrne
4/1 Jennifer Zamparelli
8/1 Colm O Mongain
8/1 Miriam O'Callaghan
10/1 Philip Boucher Hayes
12/1 Brendan O'Connor
12/1 Tommy Tiernan
16/1 Ray Darcy
16/1 Ciara Doherty
14/1 Andrea Gilligan
25/1 Ryan Tubridy
33/1 Ciara Kelly
33/1 Aonton Savage
50/1 Piers Morgan
100/1 Gary Lineker
Boylesports what's next for Joe Duffy?
20/1 Take part in next series of The Traitors
33/1 To be elected next Irish President
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