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Dream come true for Patrick Kielty as Late Late Toy Show applications open

It was written in the Christmas stars for 5-year-old Patrick Kielty who is pictured with his brother John
It was written in the Christmas stars for 5-year-old Patrick Kielty who is pictured with his brother John

The countdown to the most wonderful TV night of the year has begun - here's your chance to be part of the fun.

On your marks, get set, go! Applications are now open for the Late Late Toy Show 2023!

The Toy Show team are welcoming applications for child performers and toy demonstrators from all corners of the island. They want to meet the best of Ireland's young singers, dancers, musicians, performers and toy connoisseurs.

Speaking about hosting his first Late Late Toy Show, Patrick Kielty said: "Many moons ago in Dundrum, Co Down this cheeky monkey had a Christmas jumper, a John Denver haircut and a dream. But never in his wildest did he think that one day, he’d host The Late Late Toy Show.

"Today we start the search for this year’s dreamers - the next generation of Toy Show superheroes. So, if you think you have what it takes to be part of this year’s Late Late Toy Show, we want to hear from YOU.

"No matter who you are or where you’re from just tell us why you should be joining me for my very first Late Late Toy Show and, you never know, it might just happen.

"Keep dreaming. And dream BIG. Because sometimes, dreams come true!"

Applications may be submitted to: www.rte.ie/latelate

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 October.

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