Late Late Toy Show theme revealed as Patrick Kielty thrilled 'to be doing it in December'

This year's Late Late Toy Show will feature 250 toy testers and performers

Patrick Kielty with Louis Hanna (6), Dublin from Spotlight Stage School on set of this year’s Late Late Toy Show. Pictures: Andres Poveda

Christmas movie favourite Home Alone has been announced as this year’s Late Late Toy Show theme.

Stepping into the Toy Show set feels like being transported into the much-loved movie, with iconic features of the Home Alone house taking centre stage, including the famous staircase, the Christmas tree full of baubles, a fireplace decorated with Christmas stockings, the treehouse, and Buzz’s bedroom.