8 Iconic Toy Show Moments From Over The Years

Nothing says ‘Christmas’ in Ireland more than the Late Late Toy Show.

The chaotic toy reviews and heart-warming surprise guests has been a beloved holiday tradition on our TVs for years.

Here’s our picks of the most iconic Toy Show moments (in no particular order!)

Girls Aloud surprise ‘superfan’ Toby Kane on stage

 

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Five-year-old Toby Kane was left too stunned to speak when Girls Aloud joined him on stage during his sing-along performance of their song ‘Jump’.

This incident proved that meeting your idols is never a good idea – especially at such a young age!

Siblings Adam and Kayla Burke reuniting with their dad home from the army

In 2017, Adam and Kayla Burke were surprised by their dad, Sergeant Graham Burke, who returned home early from his 6th tour of duty overseas.

This reunion no doubt reduced us all to tears!

JohnJoe and his fascination with clocks

No list would be complete without JohnJoe. He is the definition of an old soul.

As an aspiring horologist, eight-year-old JohnJoe left quite an impression at the 2009 Toy Show.

Alex Meehan on his tractor

As a man of few words, Alex Meehan from Dundalk had no time to waste as he made it from one end of the studio stage to the other.

Adam King’s ‘virtual hugs’

 

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Adam King stole the nation’s heart with his adorable ‘virtual hugs’ during the 2020 Toy Show. His heartwarming reunion with hospital porter John Doyle truly reminds us of what the show is all about!

Sophia Maher’s message to bullies

During the 2019 Toy Show, Sophia Maher from Dublin had the courage to share a very important message with those watching, “Don’t let the bullies stop you from doing the things that you want to do”.

Dermot Kennedy joins superfan Michael Moloney on stage for a duet

During his performance of ‘Giants’ by Dermot Kennedy, Michael Moloney was left star-struck when the singer joined in mid-song. Fair play to Michael for keeping his cool until the end of his performance!

The surprise appearance of ‘Lara Croft’.

While others on the Toy Show get surprise appearances from sports stars and musicians, these two boys were met with a Lara Croft cosplayer…and like the rest of us, didn’t know how to react.

Words by Leah Foran