James Corden is said to be the favourite to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host after he revealed that he will step down as presenter of US show The Late Late Show.
Corden, who has hosted the popular talk show since 2015 after taking over from Craig Ferguson, announced this week that he will be leaving.Initially, his contract was due to expire this summer, but an extension will see him continue to present the show until spring 2023.
In terms of selecting his next project, speculation is rife about which project he will take up next. According to OLBG, the Sports Betting Community, the 43-year-old has been priced at 4/1 to replace Lineker on Match of the Day, which has been running since 1964.
According to The Daily Star Lineker's future with Match of the Day has come under question in recent months as the 61-year-old is one of the highest-paid figures at the BBC.
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