It’s been a few days since the world of radio was shocked by the sudden departure of Scott Mills from BBC Radio 2’s flagship breakfast show.
There has been plenty of speculation and discussion about the reasons for his sacking, but it’s clear that he’ll not be coming back.
That means that there’s a plum job available as his replacement, and one that’s likely to be fairly lucrative - Mills was paid just under £360,000 last year.
A number of famous faces are now leading the charge to be his successor.
Here are the 8 favourites, according to Coral Bookmakers.
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1. Vernon Kay - 1/2
In 2023 Vernon Kay took over from Ken Bruce as the host of the mid-morning slot on BBC Radio 2. He's now the 1/2 favourite to be setting his alarm clock a little earlier for his next job. He's also presented on BBC Radio 1 and Radio X. | Getty Images
2. Gary Davies - 3/1
Super-sub Gary Davies has already stepped in as a temporary replacement for Scott Mills and is the 3/1 second favourite to make the job permanent. He's has a long career in radio and television, dating back to the days of Top of the Pops, and currently presents Saturday night show 'Sounds of the 80s' on BBC Radio 2. | CREDIT LINE:BBC/Ray Burmiston
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3. Rylan Clark - 7/2
Scott Mills' former Eurovision Song Contest presenting partner Rylan Clark is the 7/2 third favourite to take over the BBC Radio 2 flagship morning show. | Getty Images for Paramount Pictu
4. Paddy McGuinness - 4/1
Funnyman Paddy McGuinness has hot the headlines recently for his new exercise regime which has seen him grace the cover of men's health magazines. In 2024 McGuinness took over the 11am-1pm slot on Radio 2 from Michael Ball and is priced at 4/1 to move to the breakfast show. | Getty Images