The Late Late Toy Show is back tonight, as Patrick Kielty gears up for his first year at the helm of the iconic show.
The theme for this evening's show has been revealed as 'Elf'.
Patrick and The Late Late Toy Show elves - both big and small - will also have a few surprises up their sleeves for viewers and lucky audience members alike.
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The will be a beautiful set tonight comprising of New York's Central Park, The Toy Shop, Candy Cane Forest, and the film’s Post Office Workshop, created by RTÉ production designers. The RTÉ Costume and Make-Up Departments have been kept busy making elf shoes, customised elf ears, and designing costumes with rich velvet colours over the past number of months.
To keep up to date with tonight's show, keep an eye on our live blog throughout the evening.
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The inevitable Barbie performance has arrived
I knew we wouldn't get through the show without a major Barbie moment!
It is the best day of Stevie's life
Stevie has been surprised with Peter O'Mahony and Bundee Aki as he sings Ireland's Call.
Here come the waterworks
Sophie from Tipperary has had us all weeping as Patrick surprised her live on air.
Next up is Sadie
Sadie is a Gaeilgeoir and she is showing off the Irish made Lottie dolls as well as eco-friendly crafting.
The verdict is in
Viewers have give their verdict on Patrick's first go around on the Toy Show - read the full story here.
Our next to toy testers are Aaron and Ethan
The seven-year-old twins are the designated dinosaur lovers of the evening.
Freya is representing horse girls everywhere
Finally some representation for the girls obsessed with horses!
An ode to Matilda the Musical
A number of Matilda superfans are now singing a very English accented rentition of 'A Little Bit Naughty' from Matilda.
The first kids have been up
Oisin and Naoise from Drogheda demonstrated a pizza oven and a coffee machine, while the very energetic Anna showed off Gabby's Dollhouse.
Patrick Kielty addresses the tragic events of yesterday
"Given the events of the last 24 hours it is important to remember what this time of year is all about"
And we're off
Patrick Kielty joins a whole host of elves for the opening number of the Toy Show, Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
Five minutes to go!
The countdown is on as the Toy Show will start in a matter of minutes.
Changes made to usual Late Late run time
Tonight's Toy Show will run until midnight tonight, whereas usually the Late Late Show finishes up at 11.10pm.
What have the themes of previous Toy Shows been?
In the past, we have seen themed like Roald Dahl books, Frozen, The Greatest Showman and more. Check out our round up of some of our favourites here.
Will there be special guests?
No guest have been confirmed (or spotted lingering around RTE studios!) as of yet. However, Patrick Kielty has promised surprises, so we will have to wait and see whether any celebs grace the programe.
Tonight's theme will be Elf
On his first show at the helm, Patrick Kieltywill be joined by Santa, Leon the Snowman, Papa Elf, and a whole host of workshop elves as they travel through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, past the sea of twirly-swirly gum drops, and journey through the Lincoln Tunnel for the most magical night on Irish television.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, and this year’s show will have over 170 young performers and toy testers taking part. The children hail from all over Ireland, with the youngest elf aged just four years old.
When is the Late Late Toy Show on tonight?
The Toy Show will be on at 9.35pm on RTE One and the RTE Player.
