Over €6 million raised by the Toy Show Appeal including a €100,000 donation by Revolut co-founder

Over 6.6 million now raised.

Last night, people across the country and around the world stayed up to watch The Late Late Toy Show.

Ryan Tubridy hosted the show which took on the theme of The Lion King.

Picture Andres Poveda

Last year's show saw the introduction of the Toy Show Appeal - which set out to raise money for a number of children's charities.

That appeal returned this year and over €6.6m was raised.

People could ring or use money app Revolut to donate.

The money raised included a whopping €100,000 from one of the Revolut co-founders, Vlad Yatsenko.

The Irish Examiner reports he also pledged to match any further donations made via the Revolut App this weekend up to €1m.

“What an incredible support Revolut App customers gave to a worthy charity,” Mr Yatsenko said.

Along with all the children who took part on the night to show off toys and their talents, there were a couple of guest stars.

Irish Olympic boxer Kellie Harrington surprised two fans on the night.

As well as that, Ed Sheeran made a guest appearance toward the end and sang with a choir of children.

Ed also joined in on a game with two children and Ryan.