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Karen Koster, Brian McFadden, and Jedward get into the festive spirit ahead of The Christmas Toy Show on TV3

Brian McFadden has been announced as the male co-host to join Karen Koster presenting The Christmas Toy Show on TV3.

Former X Factor and Eurovision entrants Jedward will be joining the former Westlife star and Xpose host for the 90-minute show which will be broadcast live from the RDS on Friday November 21 from 8pm.

McFadden is no stranger to presenting having tackled ITV show Who's Doing the Dishes, and Channel 5's Stand By Your Man as well as his stint on Australia's Got Talent.

“This is a really exciting opportunity for me. I’ve worked on a lot of great shows in the UK but it’s great to come home and host a show that I know will be a great production," he said.

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"When TV3 approached me I just thought the Christmas Toy Show was right up my alley and something I could bring a lot of energy to and have a lot of fun in the process."

Karen added, "I am actually due the baby around Christmas Day so this Christmas is extra special, and what better way to get all Christmassy than by hosting what is essentially 90 minutes of acting like you are 8-years-old all over again!"

The TV3 show will broadcast a week before RTE's Late Late Toy Show, hosted by Ryan Tubridy.

TV3 presenter Alan Hughes recently expressed his disappointment at not being considered for the show.

"Of course it's disappointing and it's hurtful, especially as last year's show was so successful," he told the Herald.

Last year, Alan fronted a 30-minute toy show from Tattersalls Winter Wonderland which aired an hour and a half before the 2013 Late Late Toy Show. The show was a huge success with over 350,000 viewers.

"The show was so successful last year, even the repeat had over 400,000 viewers and it was the biggest home-produced show last year," Alan said.

"The only show that beat us in the ratings was Coronation Street or something like that and we were looking to go bigger and better with it this year so it is disappointing not to have been chosen," he continued.

The Christmas Toy Show will mark the opening night of the nine-day event at the RDS, running until November 30.

‘The Christmas Toy Show’ on TV3 will take place LIVE from The RDS on Friday 21st November at 8pm.

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