Watch: Could 2FM's Carl Mullan be the next Liveline presenter?
The beloved broadcaster last month announced he was retiring after 37 years at the helm of the Radio 1 show. He took up the role following the retirement of Marian Finucane.
Joe's final episode will air on Friday, June 27, with speculation rampant as to who could take over. Carl Mullan's name has been thrown into the mix regarding who could take over as presenter of Liveline following Joe Duffy's retirement. Pic: Carl Mullan/ Instagram
Presenter Katie Hannon, who is a regular replacement for Joe, is understood to be high on the list to land the coveted gig, with other names thrown into the mix, Newstalk's Ciara Kelly and Daithí O'Sé.
The Kerryman has presented alongside Maura Derrane on the RTÉ One Today Show for more than a decade, and has also previously worked with TG4.
A number of stars from 2FM have also had their names mentioned, including former 2FM star Jennifer Zamparelli and now Carl Mullan, co-presenter of 2FM Breakfast. View this post on Instagram
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A clip of the breakfast broadcaster shared online saw him looking alarmed in the RTÉ Radio 1 studio with the caption: 'When you stumble into the wrong studio.'
The short video was shared on the RTÉ 2FM social media, noting Carl was 'looking like a fish out of water,' though there was plenty backing him for the Liveline takeover.
'It won't take long Carl…' Radio 1 broadcaster Claire Byrne wrote. The beloved broadcaster last month announced he was retiring after 37 years at the helm of the Radio 1 show. He took up the role following the retirement of Marian Finucane. Pic: RTÉ
'Perfect to take over from Joe Duffy,' another added while a third commented: 'The only condition that would make me listen to Liveline.'
RTÉ Radio 1 even commented: 'Okay, close enough, you can have Liveline.'
Extra.ie recently learned that the public service broadcaster will adopt a 'sink or swim' on-air interview approach to appointing the new presenter, with an insider noting the show was a 'juggernaut.'
They said: 'It takes a very particular set of skills to carry the show.'
While Katie Hannon is high on the list, the source added it wasn't confirmed, sharing: 'There's no doubt Katie has handled the role when she stands in for Joe, but that in no may means she will get the gig full time.'
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