The Late Late Toy Show in 2022 was Ryan Tubridy’s last year as host of the beloved Christmas broadcast.
Ryan and his army of toy-testers took to the studio to test out the hottest toys of the year and take part in a host of musical numbers.
Ahead of Patrick Kielty’s first Late Late Toy Show this Friday, we are taking a look back at the best moments from the Toy Show in 2022:
The epic opening number
Any one else BLOWN AWAY by that opening! 🌪🌈#LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/BQyPiTtius
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) November 25, 2022
Aspiring Garda Billy Brady
A future Garda in the making. Garda Billy keeping the people of Kilcullen safe. #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/Ap9tYUsJRW
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) November 25, 2022
Irish footballer Caoimhin Kelleher’s sweet surprise for super fan Cealan
Cealan, you’re going to Anfield! 🥺
WHAT. A. MOMENT.#LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/XZKrTphohL
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) November 25, 2022
The iconic ride on parade
Here they come! Check out the ride on parade on this year’s #LateLateToyShow | Read more: https://t.co/zfZy2ldxw6 pic.twitter.com/0qFeBS7BSQ
— Entertainment on RTÉ (@RTE_Ents) November 25, 2022
Ryan surprising hospital buddies Jack, Saoibh and Ellie-Mae with a trip to Disneyland
When Saoibh and her hospital besties Jack and Ellie Mae got a Disneyland surprise ❤️✨#LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/wYroQuBFhh
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) November 25, 2022
Emma Watson’s special message for Caitriona
“You are so, special… You just try your best, you can do it.” ❤️
Catriona Kalogeraki got a shout out from her idol @EmmaWatson and in turn shared a beautiful messaage about her special ability. 👏🏼#LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/jPEie0fhGu— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) November 25, 2022
Cuckoo and her band of grandchildren
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New besties Molly and Anastasia
Molly & Anastasia, just one of many Irish/Ukraine friendships. ♥️ #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/aYvBYawHsl
— Shapes of Grief: Training, Education & Podcast (@Shapesofgrief) November 25, 2022
The Ireland Women’s Football Team surprising Emmie on her birthday
The Irish Women’s soccer team won the hearts of the nation again when they gave Emmie O’Neill a very special surprise on the #LateLateToyShow – a trip to the World Cup in Oz! | Read more: https://t.co/zfZy2ldxw6 pic.twitter.com/u2wS2Bf0qQ
— Entertainment on RTÉ (@RTE_Ents) November 26, 2022
The Toy Show returns to our screens on Friday, November 24 at 9:35pm on RTÉ One.