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ON A LATE Late that featured Bob Geldof, Nigella Lawson and some serious food being served up – there was only one set of guests the nation could talk about.

Yes, Dustin the Turkey and Al Porter were in the house and in panto mood

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They turned up in the audience at the start of the show, and it was a little surreal

So this weeks #LateLate started with Dustin the turkey & @TheAlPorter in drag, did someone spike my wine?? Now it's Robert Geldof & the rats
— Mark Ryan (@Mark_Pablo_R) December 4, 2015

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It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Dustin knocking around

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It was a shock

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When they were discussing many of the world’s important issues (and panto), Dustin lobbed the gob on an unsuspecting member of the audience

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Everyone wondered what Nigella was thinking

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Don’t make a show of us in front of Nigella, please.

Their act didn’t go down particularly well with some

RIP Dustin and Al Porter, who just died on the #latelate.
— Peter Kavanagh (@TheKavOfficial) December 4, 2015

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Dustin doing the Gay Byrne turning in his grave gag for the gazillionth time #latelate
— Tweetledumb (@CharlieLurks) December 4, 2015

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But they returned at the end to do their own version of Fairytale of New York – Late Late Toy Show Style

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Which closed the show

Dear God, MAKE IT STOP. Al Porter & Dustin butchering Fairytail of New York. #LateLate
— Carole (Ducky) (@IrPsych) December 4, 2015

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They did manage to get in the most infamous reference of last week’s Christmas extravaganza though:

“Went to the stable to die on a table…”

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And for some, the sight of Dustin on our screens was pure nostalgia

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Written by David Elkin and posted on DailyEdge.ie

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Dustin the Turkey tried to shift a member of the audience on the Late Late

Yes, Dustin the Turkey and Al Porter were in the house and in panto mood

They turned up in the audience at the start of the show, and it was a little surreal

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Dustin knocking around

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

It was a shock

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

When they were discussing many of the world’s important issues (and panto), Dustin lobbed the gob on an unsuspecting member of the audience

Everyone wondered what Nigella was thinking

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

Their act didn’t go down particularly well with some

But they returned at the end to do their own version of Fairytale of New York – Late Late Toy Show Style

Which closed the show

“Went to the stable to die on a table…”

And for some, the sight of Dustin on our screens was pure nostalgia

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

More 16 of the best moments from the Late Late Toy Show>

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.