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RTE Receives 500+ Applicants for Liveline Host Role
8/31/2025
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- RTE seeks a new Liveline host following Joe Duffy's retirement in June, attracting over 500 applicants.
- Philip Boucher-Hayes and Katie Hannon are currently serving as stand-in hosts.
- Anna Daly and Dermot Whelan are leading candidates, with Whelan at 5/1 odds from Ladbrokes.
- David McCullagh will replace Claire Byrne on Radio 1 starting November 3rd.
