Shortlist drawn up after Matt Dawson axed from a Question Of Sport

Barker had presented the series since 1997, keeping up the show’s tradition of having a former sports star in the hot seat. 

However that tradition is rumoured to be ending after 51 years on air, with a comedian coming on board to ‘make a cross between Have I Got News For You and A League Of Their Own’. 

Jack Whitehall is the current favourite to take over as the new host. Meanwhile, Joe Marler is rumoured to be in contention for a spot on the show as a team captain along with retired footballers Jermaine Jenas and Peter Crouch.

When approached by RUCK, a BBC rep said ‘no decision has been made yet’. 

The Harlequins prop has got an interest in a variety of sports from football to tennis, and is well renowned as one of rugby's best characters. Watch below to get a taste of his wackiness. He'd be the perfect choice for a younger audience.

If he could juggle his Ireland duties with QOS, the Ireland legend would be the perfect replacement. He went down in the shows folklore for this one incredible answer.

Probably the most mainstream of the candidates, but does he have the sporting knowledge to be a team captain? Maybe not, but it would make entertaining TV for sure.

BT Sport pundit and former Lions winger Monye, who has appeared on the show numerous times, is one of the most popular pundits around today. He'd be another great pick.