Sir Terry Wogan in line to host 'Countdown'?

Sir Terry Wogan's odds on being named the new host of Countdown have been cut.

The Irish broadcaster has gone from being 33-1 to 14-1 to land the job after a surge in bets from fans, according to The Mirror.

Jeff Stelling announced his departure from the long-running Channel 4 series last week. The Sky Sports presenter admitted that he is "really, really sad" about finishing working with co-host Rachel Riley.

"The viewing figures are tumbling and Wogan could be just the man for the job," a William Hill spokesperson commented.

Gyles Brandreth and Aled Jones are still 6-1 joint favourites to replace Stelling, however.

A Channel 4 representative previously confirmed that the broadcaster is "already talking to a number of people" to take on the main presenting duties.

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