RTE have released the line-up for Ryan Tubridy's historic final Late Late Show - and there is a Toy Show twist.
Patrick Kielty is due to take over as host of RTE's flagship show in September after Ryan's final outing on Friday. RTE have confirmed the star-studded line-up for Ryan's last ride.
President D Higgins will feature with an interview filmed in the Aras An Uachtarain. The ever-popular President will discuss where the country is after the Centenary commemorations and how important the lessons from the past are.
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There will be a Late Late Toy Show reunion with some of the stars of the iconic show reminiscing with Ryan. Other aspects of the unique Christmas tradition will also be remembered.
Singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot will give a special performance on the night as well. There are also plans for a trad supergroup with artists from some of the most well-known Irish groups.
The group includes Andrea Corr, John Sheahan of The Dubliners, Clannad's Moya Brennan, Steve Wickham of The Waterboys, Sharon Shannon, Andrew Hendy from The Mary Wallopers, Horslips star Jim Lockhart, Altan's Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Colm Mac Con Iomaire from The Frames and Beoga's Niamh Dunne.
There will also be "surprises in store for the audience at home, and for Ryan" from familiar faces.
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