Betting suspended on next Late Late Show host

Ladbrokes has suspended betting on the next Late Late Show host, with sources suggesting that Claire Byrne is "all but a done deal".

Following recent news reports, along with a rush of bets this morning, the bookies decided to pull the plug on the popular market for now.

Before betting was suspended, Claire Byrne was the red-hot favourite for the role at 1/3, ahead of Sarah McInerney at 3/1 and Angela Scanlon at 5/1.

Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: “All the signs are pointing in the direction of Claire Byrne when it comes to The Late Late Show.

"Along with news reports, we witnessed a rush of bets in favour of Byrne first thing this morning despite her short odds.

"As a result, we have decided to suspend betting on the market for the time being.”