It’s been a couple of weeks 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 9 current favourites, according to Coral Bookmakers.
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5. 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. | CREDIT LINE: BBC/James Watkins
6. Michael Ball - 5/1
Speaking of Michael Ball, the much-loved singer, performer and presenter is also in the frame for the Radio 2 top job - with odds of 5/1. | CREDIT LINE:BBC/TBI Media/The National Lottery
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7. OJ Borg - 6/1
OJ Borg currently hosts the BBC Radio 2 weekday overnight show and is 6/1 to be promoted to the breakfast slot. | CREDIT LINE:BBC/Ray Burmiston
8. Trevor Nelson - 8/1
Another veteran BBC broadcaster, Trevor Nelson arrived at Radio 1 back in 1996 and has presented a range of programmes over the years. He's currently in the BBC Radio 2 weekday afternoon slot, where he succeeded Scott Mills and is 8/1 to take over breakfast. | CREDIT LINE: BBC/James Watkins