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Emma Nevin

Dublin Live readers vote Claire Byrne as RTE Late Late Show favourite - but surprise star close second

Dublin Live readers have had their say on who should replace Ryan Tubridy as host of the Late Late Show.

Since the 49-year-old made the shock announcement that he would be stepping away after 14 years, speculation has mounted on who will next get the biggest gig in Irish television.

We asked Dublin Live readers who they think will become the next host of the Late Late Show, and some of the results may surprise you.

Read more: RTE Late Late Show: Ladbrokes suspend betting on new host as Claire Byrne a 'done deal'

After over 5,000 votes cast, Claire Byrne was tipped the favourite and received 854. The Radio 1 star has been the bookies' frontrunner since Miriam O'Callaghan took herself out of the running and is currently backed 2/5.

However, Brendan O'Connor was surprisingly voted a very close second after receiving 810 votes. The bookies appear to disagree with Dublin Live readers, as the Cork native is backed at only 66/1.

Tommy Tiernan came third with 598 votes while Daithi O Se received 573. Graham Norton and Sarah McInerney got 476 and 359 votes respectively.

Miriam O'Callaghan and Jennifer Zamparelli finished the bottom of the list after taking themselves out of the running.

Who do you think should become the next Late Late Show host? Vote in our poll above and let us know in the comments below.

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