RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy has reassured Late Late Toy Show fans it will still go ahead this year.
The host said yesterday what is normally the most watched programme of the year is “100% happening” on RTE One on Friday, November 27.
He calmed the nerves of the public on his RTE Radio One programme after the mum of a “very worried” nine-year-old texted in for reassurance.
Tubs said: “You’ve got to tell her that this is 100% happening.
“Me and all my friends, and not to mention a few elves, have been working pretty hard.
“And as soon as I finish the show today, I’ll be going out to do more work on it.
“And I’ll be doing it tomorrow, and I’ll be doing it the next day, and I’ll be doing it pretty much every day until the end of November.”
Tubs was keen to emphasis he feels children throughout the country deserve an enjoyable show after the year they have had.
He added: “We know, now more than ever, that the kids of Ireland, who have been so good, deserve a night like no other.
“So we’re putting more effort and more love into this thing than you can imagine. So, is that a yes? That’s a yes.”
The 47-year-old Dubliner was coy and didn’t reveal any specifics about what the show will feature.
He said: “Now, if you’re going to ask me for details about how it’s all going to work – that’s for another day.
“But like I said before, if I’m standing there on my own doing a jigsaw there will be a Toy Show this year. So fear not and we look forward to it immensely.”
