James Corden. The host of “The Late Late Show” has announced his retirement from the cycle for next year. Photo: AP.
British comedian James Corden has announced that he is leaving his late-night television show The Late Late Showthe successful program that has been broadcast in the United States via the CBS network since 2015.
The farewell will be fulfilled, according to himself, next year. “It’s a good time to go ahead and see what else there might be,” he said.
“When I started this journey, it was always going to be just that. It was going to be a journey, an adventure. I never saw it as my final destination,” Corben said excitedly. “And I don’t want this show to stay longer than its fair share, no way. I’ve always loved doing it.”
James Corden. Farewell to his program “The Late Late Show”, which was attended by music stars. Photo: AP.
Corden, who did not explain where his career would next, said the late-night show changed his life. “I am very proud of what we have achieved. This has been beyond my wildest and craziest dreams,” he said.
Last season
Meanwhile, the actor and host will continue to lead “Carpool Karaoke” for a year, where he promised that it would “come out loud” and predicted there would be “a lot of tears when the cycle is over.”
In a statement, CBS Chairman and CEO George Cheeks praised Corden for making “tremendous comedic and creative contributions,” such as the “Carpool Karaoke” videos in which Corden drove with various music stars. , singing and talking in the car. Among others, figures like Adele and Paul McCartney.
Corden’s contract is due to expire next August, but the London-born actor and screenwriter has extended the deal for another season. He is leaving the show, which will air Monday through Friday, after midnight, in the first half of 2023.
“I wanted him to stay longer, but we are proud that he has made CBS his home in the United States and that this partnership extends another season to The Late Late ShowSaid Cheeks. The network has not yet commented or said who could replace Corden. The show’s former host is Craig Ferguson.
A huge success
When Corden took over driving The Late Late Show comes from starring in the British comedy series Gavin and Stacy. He also won a Tony Award in 2012 for his Broadway performance in the play One Man, Two Guvnors. Unbeknownst to American viewers, he gained fame in a short time on this program.
“Carpool Karaoke” and other hilarious segments like “Crosswalk the Musical” have become popular on the Internet, increasing Corden’s reach and the show beyond its broadcast channel.
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The presenter described his decision, even in an episode of the podcast no intellect December 2020. “I have an overwhelming feeling that my family has walked to the beat of my drum for a long time,” he said then, adding that he had no end date in mind for the show.
However, after two years of pandemic, Corden changed his mind. “It will always be a family decision rather than a professional one,” he declared about his impending retirement. “It’s about people we miss so much and are nostalgic about.”
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