Late Late Toy Show 2025 Delivers Heartwarming Moments LIVE!

UPDATE: The Late Late Toy Show 2025 just wrapped up, delivering an unforgettable night filled with emotional moments and special surprises that captivated audiences across Ireland. Hosted by Patrick Kielty, the show kicked off in spectacular fashion with a nod to Whoville, featuring a zip line entrance and a chorus of children singing festive favorites.

This year’s highlights showcase not just the toys, but the incredible stories of the children who light up the stage. The event, which took place on December 6, 2025, is already trending as one of the most touching Toy Shows to date.

1. Heartwarming Friendship: Best friends Dylan and Keelan stole the spotlight when a surprise video from music star Lewis Capaldi brought Keelan to tears. Capaldi, who also lives with Tourette’s syndrome, invited them to be his VIP guests at an upcoming concert. The boys also received praise from football legend Roy Keane for their supportive friendship.

2. CMAT Surprises School Choir: The Virgin Mary National School choir received a thrilling surprise when CMAT joined them on stage after they performed her hit song “Stay for Something.” The singer, visibly emotional, described their rendition as “the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard in my life.”

3. Special Musical Tribute: The All Ireland All Stars, including twin sisters Aoife and Tara McCarthy, performed a moving version of “Killeagh,” Ireland’s top song of 2025, alongside the indie band Kingfishr. Their collaboration brought the audience to their feet.

4. Young Golfer’s Gift: Six-year-old Declan from Cork, showcasing a pitch and potty on stage, gifted Kielty a poo emoji toy, prompting a surprise invitation from golfer Shane Lowry to join him at the Amgen Irish Open next year.

5. Mascot Moment: In a humorous segment, young Patrick, donning a Manchester United jersey, faced off against Liverpool fan Layla Doyle. The banter ended with a video message from Layla’s favorite player, inviting her to Anfield as a mascot for an upcoming match.

6. Thrilling County Parade: The county parade dazzled viewers with children showcasing their talents on tractors, bikes, and even roller-skating while playing the tin whistle. The festive atmosphere added to the excitement of the evening.

7. Viral Meme Moment: The infamous “6-7” meme was mentioned frequently throughout the show, even making its way into a book review segment, much to the delight of viewers.

8. Accessibility Innovations: This year’s Toy Show featured live audio descriptions for visually impaired viewers and was available with Irish Sign Language, making it more inclusive than ever.

The show also included a charity appeal, raising over €4,003,179 for children’s charities across Ireland, highlighting the community spirit and generosity of viewers.

As the night concluded, Kielty quoted, “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more,” capturing the essence of the show.

With such heartwarming moments and impactful stories, the Late Late Toy Show 2025 is set to be remembered not just for its entertainment, but for its celebration of friendship, generosity, and the spirit of Christmas.

Stay tuned for more updates as the conversations continue and the impact of the show resonates across Ireland!