RTE star Ryan Tubridy has reassured Late Late Toy Show fans that the popular show will go ahead this year.
The TV show, which is normally the most watched programme of the year, is "100% happening" on RTÉ One on Friday, November 27, the host said.
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.
Ryan 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."
Tubridy was keen to emphasis that he feels that children throughout the country deserve an enjoyable show after the year they have had.
"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'."
Tubridy was coy and didn't reveal any specifics about what the show will feature.
He added: "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."
