Late Late Toy Show viewers applaud coverage

The Late Late Toy Show impressed viewers from start to finish with caged unicorns, a strangled Mary Poppins, slime all over Ryan and exceptionally talented singers. Here's what viewers said:

#LateLateToyShow I'm in tears kids are so amazing best show ever 😭😭

— Sandra🤷 (@sandrachatty) November 30, 2018

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#LateLateToyShow almost over,😢great to see happy faces #surprises helping #listening to children. I was in audience for #gaybyrne last show. Still have some of the #gifts #thanks @RTEOne @RTELateLateShow

— adriana di mascio (@adrianadimascio) November 30, 2018

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The #LateLateToyShow was v cute this year

— Edgar Allan Hoe (@supwitches) December 1, 2018

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Doesn't matter what age you are, couldn't miss watching the toy show every year! Tubs you legend #LateLateToyShow

— Niamh Mc Donnell (@niamhymcdonnell) December 1, 2018

Some viewers could not contain their excitement and were not even interested in the weather

This woman is all that’s standing between us all and the #latelatetoyshow pic.twitter.com/LCWHYlB92t

— Seán Cannon-Earley (@seanearley) November 30, 2018

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First impressions are very positive

That was a brilliant intro! #LateLateToyShow

— Nic M (@ncmono) November 30, 2018

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It really is the greatest show #LateLateToyShow

— tj evesson (@tjevesson) November 30, 2018

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Its the only time people are not embarrassed to say they are in bed before 10pm on a Friday night.

My man is at his work Christmas party and I’m all tucked up in bed, in pj’s watching the #LateLateToyShow. Has to be done 🎄

— Marteen Lane (@marteen_lane) November 30, 2018

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Ryan tests out some toys, a pimple popper, a box to put a mobile phone in and a Miggeldy Giggles that people on Twitter are hoping to get their hands on.

Somebody tell me where one can get that Miggeldy teddy pls omg  #LateLateToyShow

— Sorcha (@sorcha1998) November 30, 2018

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That doll looks like me going to a 9am lecture #LateLateToyShow

— Shauna (@shaun_skel) November 30, 2018

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Something tells us the Miggeldy doll will be sold out before the show is over.

I need the Miggeldy doll #LateLateToyShow

— Kate (@euphrosyna) November 30, 2018

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Honor just said: "If you ever try to take my phone off me, I’ll break your fingers." #LateLateToyShow

— Ross O'Carroll-Kelly (@RossOCK) November 30, 2018

6-year-old Davy McDonagh puts Ryan through his paces.

Davy is a legend 😂😂😂😂 #latelatetoyshow

— Nessa Mc Kenna (@NessaMcKenna1) November 30, 2018

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New show! The murder of Mary Poppins#LateLateToyShow

— Legendgerry, Daily D&D Game DM (@Legendgerry) November 30, 2018

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Dying watching this! #ripmarypoppins #buddymcspuddy #LateLateToyShow

— Cailín Bán (@accordingtomrsd) November 30, 2018

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Alyssa Adewale aged 5 reveals some family secrets:

I just tuned in to a child revealing her father keeps a unicorn in a cage...welcome back #LateLateToyShow

— Seán Connolly (@TheSonicScrew) November 30, 2018

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Things we’ve learned so far: Alyssa’s dad cages unicorns #LateLateToyShow

— SRZ (@SoniaRedZhao) November 30, 2018

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Ryan is taught how to floss by 6-year-old Corey Beau Lynch

FLOSS ALERT #LateLateToyShow

— Aaron Roles (@Wtcchhh) November 30, 2018

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THE FLOSS HAS BEEN DONE #LateLateToyShow

— conor (@rummxhamm) November 30, 2018

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I kinda want those little hands #LateLateToyShow

— Claire Rainsford (@Clay_er_94) November 30, 2018

Emotions are high, with some viewers already reaching for the tissues:

Ok so I’m a weirdo and Baby Shark got the first tears out of me this evening!  #LateLateToyShow

— Niamh Ní Caiside (@niamhok) November 30, 2018

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For those who are not in tune with the pre-school music charts - Baby Shark is the song of the moment.

I just had to have ‘Baby Shark’ explained to me. I’m officially old. #LateLateToyShow

— Helen Corcoran (@hcor) November 30, 2018

Some furry viewers this year:

The girls watching the #LateLateToyShow ... 🎅🎄🦌 pic.twitter.com/j8PQQghsrN

— Sam Cassidy (@SamcassidySam) November 30, 2018

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Socks & Allison @Alissonbecker watching #LateLateToyShow @RTELateLateShow #CatsOfTwitter pic.twitter.com/Lg9ERUWaS5

— Máiréad Quinn (@doogarry) November 30, 2018

Double the fun with sisters Mya and Ria Morrissey

There’s few sounds more wonderful that a chuckling kid. Loved the twins. #LateLateToyShow

— Carole (Ducky) (@IrPsych) November 30, 2018

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Calls for the sisters to have their own show

Those two twins should hav3 a tv show of their own! #LateLateToyShow #ToyShow

— Anthony Lawless (@ALGALWAY) November 30, 2018

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Jerome, Conall and Donagh McCarthy show Ryan a lego GPO and introduce him to all things agricultural, tractors and a hay obstacle course before introducing him to hurling

It’s working guys I’m just very engrossed and can’t tweet cause I’m in love with the mayo boys #LateLateToyshow

— Fatti Burke (@FattiBurke) November 30, 2018

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Hurling and unicorns. That kid is the future ladies and gentlemen.  #LateLateToyShow

— Barry (@barrywithabeard) November 30, 2018

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Donah showing unicorn toys and pink hurls is the best thing I've ever seen on the toy show. Time for an inclusive Ireland! #LateLateToyShow

— Ema Staples (@emastaples) November 30, 2018

Dont despair if this happens you can catch it all on the player when they wake up at 6am.

Molly never woke up for the #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/LtupapCNrN

— Clodagh Dunbar (@ClodaghDunbar19) November 30, 2018

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I guess he will have to watch it on the player #rteplayer #rte #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/EMcxhTWbL4

— David Nugent (@dnuge) November 30, 2018

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Tereza McMahon, 8, cooks up a storm giving Ryan treats and slime.

We Wish you a Merry Christmas is played by Leo Javaherian

How brilliant was Leo?! 👏👏👏#LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/P2hdUstNoE

— RTE One (@RTEOne) November 30, 2018

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Hands down star of the show❤ #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/rqBdGv9SVx

— Mags Murphy (@margaretb2010) November 30, 2018

Cormac Whelan Fox is a developer in the making

Cormac never learned how to floss, he was too busy getting planning permission for his Lego #LateLateToyshow

— Róisín (Roofy) (@RoofyRaisan) November 30, 2018

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Housing crisis and rural broadband? Sorted. #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/X62xuWKW0H

— Joe Reid (@jamreid11) November 30, 2018

Book kids light up Twitter

The book kids are always the best.

Michael stands out for me. Knowledgeable, funny and what a character! Love the nod to the suit shop!#LateLateToyShow

— Ruth McDonagh (@RuthMcDonagh) November 30, 2018

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Michael is a LEGEND. Kyllian is also a cool dude. I told ya, book corner is COOL. #LateLateToyShow

— Emma CostellHOHOHO (@cozzy279) November 30, 2018

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Oh lads. The book kids are where it's at. Grá mo chroí iad #LateLateToyShow

— MuireannNicAmhlaoibh (@MuireannNic) November 30, 2018

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Awesome books been shown tonight #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/n63Fst9M6p

— Eibhlín Ní Ruaidhrí (@EllenMellon_88) November 30, 2018

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I love the fact that they include books in Braille. #LateLateToyShow

More books in Braille please!!! pic.twitter.com/iXX9u1RNxs

— Ailtje (@BiniBuleID) November 30, 2018

Scott donates bone marrow to his cousin Grace who had leukaemia

Awesome books been shown tonight #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/n63Fst9M6p

— Eibhlín Ní Ruaidhrí (@EllenMellon_88) November 30, 2018

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There always has to be one that sets off the tears!! Nearly made it through the show without any tears #LateLateToyShow

— Mary Kennedy (@mcjk) November 30, 2018

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#LateLateToyShow I have a heart of stone but by jaysus that segment with the bone marrow transplant has me rattled!!!

— Lawrence Kilbane (@dooega76) November 30, 2018

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"I wanted to save her life". That's it. I'm done. Even better than a surprise performance from Westlife 😭❤#LateLateToyShow

— Colette Sexton (@colette_sexton) November 30, 2018

You can catch up on all of the fun on the RTÉ Player.