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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Katie Gallagher

Late Late Toy Show 2022: Ryan Tubridy says cursing 'Fantagate' was 'dark moment' but one of the best things to ever happen

Ryan Tubridy said ‘Fantagate’ was a ‘dark moment’ but one of the best things to ever happen to him - as he feels it made the audience connect with him more.

The Late Late Toy Show presenter got tongues wagging during the live show two years ago when he was heard cursing as a bottle of Fanta fizzed up and spilled all over him during a segment with a child.

The moment went viral, with many debating when he said the ‘F’ word or ‘B’ word as he stared down the camera when he realised his own mistake.

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