Rose of Tralee is wrapping up tonight as someone will be crowned the winner of the iconic competition. 32 International roses from home and abroad are competing for the chance to claim the highly coveted title. Presenters Daithi O'Se and Kathryn Thomas have been interviewing each of the women about their lives, careers and passions.
Read more: Rose of Tralee 2024: All the prizes the winner receives from free hair styling to a new car Read more: Rose of Tralee judge Nuala Carey reveals how winner is chosen and what judges look for However, viewers of the show on RTE 1 were left mystified as there seemed to be a pattern - many of the roses are teachers. "Is it mandatory that you have to be a teacher now to be a rose?" asked one RTE viewer. Another joked: "If you were to take a shot every time one of the roses announced they're a teacher you wouldn't be long on your back.
.." "Why are they all primary school teachers," a third echoed.
Another noted: "The Teachers of Tralee." "Needs more diversity No more red dresses or teachers!" a fifth laughed. "As branding opportunities go Teachers Whiskey are missing a trick when it comes to the #RoseofTralee," another viewer joked.
With so many stunning and talented women taking part, it's hard to call who may win the title - but Melbourne Rose, Dervla Dolan and Yorkshire Rose, Clídna Bailey-Doyle are now joint-favourite to win the Rose of Tralee, according to Ladbrokes. While being crowned the Rose of Tralee for the next year is a huge ho.