A "substantial" number of calls have been received from people interested in Paul Henry's job, TVNZ has said.
Henry's resignation was announced on Sunday after he made racist comments about Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand.
By yesterday afternoon, TVNZ had already received expressions of interest from "some very talented people", spokeswoman Megan Richards said.
While she could not confirm numbers, or whether those interested were within TVNZ or outside the organisation, she said she had been told the "phones were running hot".
When asked whether Henry might have a future with competition network MediaWorks, which owns TV3 and Radio Live, a spokeswoman said: "We don't comment on media speculation."
However, TV3 reported last night the company had "not ruled out" working with Henry.
TVNZ has also left the door open for a return.
Chief executive Rick Ellis told TV3: "I would hope that we are a forgiving society and that over time, time will heal and that ultimately we may see Paul back on our screens again."
Major newspapers in New Delhi carried news of Henry's resignation yesterday.
