Patrick is back! 2024 Late Late Toy Show date is confirmed

14 Sep 2024

Move over Santa Claus, Patrick Kielty is spreading Christmas cheer around Ireland once again this year.

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Yes, it'll soon be time to gather the family around the TV for a night of laughs and the date of the 2024 Late Late Toy Show has now been confirmed... although it's later than you might expect.

RTÉ embraced the Christmas spirit on Friday to announce that the child star applications for this year's Toy Show are now open.

Patrick Kielty is pictured with children from Carlow revealing the theme for the 2023 Late Late Toy Show. Pic: Andres Poveda

The Christmas show has been confirmed for December 6- almost two weeks later than its usual date of November 25.

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It has been seven years since The Late Late Toy Show was held in December, and even then it was the very first day of December!

Toy demonstrators Naoise (4) and Oisin (11) Cullivan From Drogheda pictured with host Patrick Kielty on The Late Late Toy Show. Pic: Andres Poveda

Urging kids to apply for the show RTÉ said: 'The countdown to the most wonderful night of the year has just begun. This year it will be on Friday December 6th so save the date!'

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'The Late Late Toy Show 2024 will be as magical as ever and we want you to be part of it. We're looking for kids from all corners of the island so let us know what's special about you.'

Patrick Kielty with young performers during the opening of the 2023 Late Late Toy Show. Pic: Andres Poveda / RTE

'Whether you want to demonstrate a toy or be part of a performance complete the application form below, we can't wait to hear from you.'

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Although this year's theme is yet to be announced, fans of the Christmas special can rest assured it will be one to remember!

Patrick Kielty pictured during the opening of the 2023 Late Late Toy Show. Pic: Andres Poveda / RTÉ̇

Viewers were delighted with the theme for the 2023 Late Late Toy Show last year- it was none other than the beloved Christmas classic Elf. 

Ryan Tubridy's final year hosting the iconic show in 2022 was The Wizard of Oz! Really and truly ensuring that he went out with a bang!

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The Late Late Toy Show 2022 Wizard of Oz medley opening performance. Pictured is host Ryan Tubridy as the Scarecrow. Pic: Andres Poveda.

Other past themes from the last decade include: The Lion King (2021), Roald Dahl (2020), Frozen (2019), The Greatest Showman (2018), The Little Mermaid (2017), The Jungle Book (2016), Beauty and the Beast (2015), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2014).

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