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Norton 'favourite to fill Ross slot'

Published Friday, Jan 8 2010, 09:24 GMT | By Dan French
Norton 'favourite to fill Ross slot'

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Graham Norton is the early favourite to take over Jonathan Ross's Friday night slot, says bookmaker William Hill.

Yesterday, Ross announced that he is leaving the BBC after 13 years with the corporation. It was later reported that the presenter was forced out.

Norton, who earlier this week signed a £4 million deal to stay with the broadcaster, is being listed by the bookmaker as 1/6 to replace Ross.

Comedian Michael McIntyre is behind him at 9/1, closely followed by Live From Studio Five host Ian Wright at 12/1. Paul O'Grady and Harry Hill are 14/1 each, while Chris Evans has been placed at 20/1.

Other famous faces in the frame include Simon Amstell at 20/1 and Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand and Terry Wogan at 25/1 each.

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