Vogue Williams has said she was “disappointed” Miriam O’Callaghan pulled herself out of the race to be the next Late Late Show host.
Last week, the Prime Time host announced she did not want to be considered to replace host Ryan Tubridy when he gives up the role in May after 14 years at the helm.
Speculation is rife as to who will be the Friday night’s chat show’s next host, with bookies revealing Claire Byrne as the clear favourite to take over the role.
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But radio and TV star Vogue admitted that while she’d love to see Claire in the hot seat, she admitted she was “disappointed” Miriam didn’t go for the coveted job.
The Howth native told us: “I love Ryan so much on that show. I really do. He’s so lovely and he was fantastic on it. Plus he is a really nice person.
“But I was kind of disappointed that Miriam pulled herself out of the race. I do like Miriam O’Callaghan to be honest with you. She’s great but she pulled herself out which is really disappointing because I thought she would be really, really good at it.
“I don’t know who will be next. We all like Claire Byrne.”
But mum-of-three Vogue confirmed she has no interest in throwing her name into the hat for the job.
She said: “No I haven’t signed myself up for it.”
Vogue said she thinks the next host should be given the job because they are “the best person” to host the show.
“Whoever is the best person for the show. 100 per cent. I’m not really sure who is up for it. Claire Byrne would be a good one as well,” she added.
Vogue was speaking as she was announced as brand ambassador for Heineken to support their new ‘Love Rivalry’ campaign.
Rivalry splits the nation as the provinces square off for a place in the Heineken® Champions Cup Quarter Final.
To explore how much rivalry is embedded into Irish culture, Heineken conducted research across Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht.
The survey revealed Leinster is the most competitive province with 86% of people in Leinster claiming to be competitive, followed by 80% of people in Minster and 79.5% in Ulster.
When it comes to watching rugby, Leinster people ‘enjoy rivalry’ (85%) more than their Ulster counterparts (80.5%).
Munster is the most supported province when it comes to sport with 71% of people in Munster ‘supporting a sports team’ versus 70% of people from Leinster; 66% in Ulster backing a team.
And when asked if people from Ireland are a ‘competitive bunch’ Ulster agreed most wholeheartedly (89%) compared to other provinces.
Leinster supporter Vogue said: “I love the craic that comes with match day and the laugh between friends and family of opposing teams in the lead up.
“There’s plenty of it in our house, living with my English husband, nobody holds back.
“I love being part of the action, hosting a viewing party in the house, it’s a great excuse to get everyone together.”
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