In a moment that's sure to go down in Toy Show history, eight-year-old Tom Cullen from Leitrim brimmed with love and enthusiasm as he talked about his granny, Nanny Pat.
Tom told Ryan how much he loves visiting her house, how they enjoy spending time knitting together, and how his favourite meal is her special bacon and cabbage.
He loves her so much he even had a special jigsaw made out of a photograph of her.
Viewers's hearts melted when Ryan asked Tom if she gives good hugs, and he said "Yeah."
"Why don't you give her a hug now," Ryan continued, as Nanny Pat walked out onto the stage, bringing a huge smile onto Tom's face.
Cameo of the night? We all need a Nanny Pat in our lives! #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/pS4l0ckHO3
— Entertainment on RTÉ (@RTE_Ents) November 29, 2019
For those watching at home, it was nearly too much to cope with and within minutes of her surprise appearance Nanny Pat was one of the top trending topics on Twitter. Figures!
NANNY PAT ON A JIGSAW 😭❤️ #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/VsX5gQG5tu
— James Patrice (@JamesPatrice) November 29, 2019
NANNY PAT IS NOW HERE CAN'T COPE #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/cXkYpAUjp7
— James Patrice (@JamesPatrice) November 29, 2019
Me when Nanny Pat walked on #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/EWnBa8Isrn
— Jennifer Canesten (@Jenni4Canesten) November 29, 2019
Tom's pure joy at Nanny Pat’s appearance. My heart crumbled.
— Sinéad Burke (@TheSineadBurke) November 29, 2019
Tom - who has a suitcase full of knitwear he made himself, can do an aul jig and had his own Granny 'Nanny Pat' on as his special guest - is my favourite person in the history of Irish television #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/Itgic73X08
— Laura (@ElleEmSee) November 29, 2019
This man is a wee dote. Sean nós dancing, knitting, hanging with nanny pat and eating bacon and cabbage. As Irish as can be. 😊 #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/4Yc54TV0Ed
— Mary Bonner (@maryBcontrary) November 29, 2019
Tom and Nanny Pat have just won every heart in Ireland... we can now go to bed #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/8JdinuRrrE
— Ciara (@ciarrra_ennis) November 29, 2019
Tom an Nanny Pat ... screen free zone allows for maximum engagement not distracted but connected together... ❤❤❤#LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/XaZhJy7YfZ
— Dr. Eddie Murphy (@dreddiemurphy) November 29, 2019
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