Well That Was Different – So TV3’s ‘Christmas Toys’ Was Quite The Experience

When TV3 announced that they were planning to air a Toy Show the same night as the Late Late’s, the entire country drew a sharp breath. Christmas Toys is just over, and we’ll not lie, it was quite the experience. Ho ho ho, some show.  TV presenter Alan Hughes hosted the 30-minute programme, with some interesting characters, like ol’ Saint Nick here. Alan was helped out by co-hosts (who may or may not have applied via email) chatting about the latest gadgets and the best children’s toys to buy this Christmas. Santa's Alan's Little Helpers... We’re not going to dampen the festive cheer over in the TV3 studios, however a few people on Twitter couldn’t help themselves.

"And why would you only give that toy 8/10?" "Because nothing's perfect Alan." #TV3ToyShow — Not The RTÉ Guide (@YourRTEGuide) November 29, 2013

TV3 came close to ruining Xmas with that show. #christmastoys #toyshow — The Potato (@ThePotatoIE) November 29, 2013

Tubs job is safe #tv3 #christmastoys

TV3 came close to ruining Xmas with that show. #christmastoys #toyshow — The Potato (@ThePotatoIE) November 29, 2013

— SteO'Brien (@whippywonder) November 29, 2013

Children in pleather Santa costumes? Really @TV3Ireland ?! Like something from Mean Girls!! #christmastoys pic.twitter.com/BzrXR4YilA — Alan Daly (@alanjdaly) November 29, 2013

I'll never say a bad word again about Tubridys presenting skills after watching that car crash of a show. #christmastoys

What in the name of the sweet baby Jesus is this! #christmastoys — Roisin Kelly (@roisinanna) November 29, 2013

#christmastoys jingle bells has been ruined for me forever. — Conor Pitts (@CPittsie) November 29, 2013

 

That was kind of like the "Ryanair" of Toy Shows #TV3ToyShow #christmastoys — Seán Earley (@seanearley) November 29, 2013

  — Emmo (@_Emmo_) November 29, 2013

 

#christmastoys jingle bells has been ruined for me forever.

— Conor Pitts (@CPittsie) November 29, 2013

The kids appear to be there against their will. #tv3 #ChristmasToys

— Steven (@stevenmcepic) November 29, 2013

What in the name of the sweet baby Jesus is this! #christmastoys

— Roisin Kelly (@roisinanna) November 29, 2013

That was kind of like the "Ryanair" of Toy Shows #TV3ToyShow #christmastoys

— Seán Earley (@seanearley) November 29, 2013

"And why would you only give that toy 8/10?" We think the RTÉ crew might just have this one.