Liveline applications portal opens as Joe Duffy's finale looms
The bookies may be tipping Katie Hannon to replace Joe Duffy as host on Liveline but sources have said that it's far from decided.
RTE insiders told Extra.ie that they have begun fielding applications from enthusiastic presenters to step into Joe Duffy's big broadcasting shoes.
'The expressions of interest portal just opened last Friday and will remain open until July 4th,' said an RTE source. Joe Duffy. Pic: RTÉ
So with an Independence Day deadline looming to pitch for radio's most coveted presenting position, RTE insiders have said 'it's by no way a done deal.'
'Katie, in fairness has a good ear and the required level of patience to listen to the nation's woes,' said a source. Upfront With Katie Hannon. Pic: RTÉ
'There's a thinking in here that she's a lot more suited to this type of broadcasting than the hard-nosed current affairs,' they continued.
However, although Katie fills in for Joe Duffy whenever he's on his jollies, she is by no way a 'shoo-in'. Joe Duffy in 1998. Pic: RTÉ
'There's an over abundance of talent over there and there's a dearth of gigs up for grabs. So it's a buyers market,' the insider said. 'RTE are buying so it's up to candidates to sell themselves.'
And one thing that RTE won't be buying is cases of champagne or truckloads of prosecco as sources have also let slip that it's 'tea and ham sambos' for Duffy's big 'see ya later' bash.
'There's a special final show leaving party planned and after that it's some tea and light refreshments.'
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