James Corden has announced he will leave his role at 'The Late Late Show', and is now a strong contender to replace GaryLineker
It's more likely that Corden will pick up a gig as a weekend talkshow host in the UK, with bookies pricing that up at 1/2.
Last year, rumours emerged surrounding Lineker's future as host of Match of the Day. In fact, Paddy Power slashed prices to step down from the show from 33/1 to 9/1 in a matter of days.: “Gary Lineker has been on Match of the Day for so long that it’s hard to imagine Saturday nights without him, but after stepping away from Champions League presenting duties, there’s a sense that he’s easing into a quieter period.
“But, after Lineker presented a show in his underpants following Leicester’s Premier League title success, there’ll be no danger of a repeat for Jenas doing so on behalf of his beloved Spurs…”Thoughts on Corden emerging as a surprise contender to replace national treasure Lineker?BBC/The Late Late Show With James Corden