Claire Byrne has ruled herself out of becoming the new presenter of RTÉ's Late Late Show.
The broadcaster and mother-of-three has now said she is no longer in the running, saying that raising her young family and her weekday RTÉ Radio 1 show are her priorities.
Posting on her Instagram account, she said: "I have a young family, a busy home life and a full-time radio job that I love, and right now, that is enough for me.
"While I’d never rule out other TV projects, the Late Late Show should be presented by someone who can give it the time and dedication that it deserves."
Ryan Tubridy announced his exit from the long-running show after 14 years last March and Ms Byrne's name has been among the favourites to replace him in the role.
She added that she was "honoured" to have her name linked with "such a prestigious broadcasting role".
"The show is an iconic one which demands huge commitment from the presenter, as demonstrated so well by Ryan, Pat and Gay."
Ryan Tubridy will host his final Late Late on 26 May and Baz Ashmawy, Miriam O’Callaghan, Brendan O’Connor, Tommy Tiernan, Sarah McInerney, and Patrick Kielty have all been named in the on-going speculation about his replacement.
Reports suggest that RTÉ favours a female presenter of the show for the first time in its history.
However, Ms O’Callaghan ruled herself out of the contest soon after Tubridy announced he was stepping down.
Claire Byrne left her Monday night current affairs programme, Claire Byrne Live, last year, citing her family and her radio commitments as the reasons for her exit.
She continues to presented Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio One and hosts new quiz show Ireland’s Smartest on Sunday nights.
