James Corden has ended his eight-year run as host of CBS’ The Late Late Show. In the show’s final episode, the comedian was joined by a host of well-known faces, including Adele, Tom Cruise, Harry Styles, and Will Ferrell, among others.
James Corden Bids Farewell to The Late Late Show
The final episode followed a primetime special, which included a live performance of The Lion King by Corden and Cruise, among other highlights. The final Carpool Karaoke featured Corden’s good friend, Adele, and was followed by a message from President Joe Biden, who praised Corden’s work on the show. The episode also featured a surprise reunion between Corden and fellow late-night TV host Trevor Noah on The Masked Singer.
James Corden’s Farewell Musical Number
Fittingly, Corden began the special with a musical number as he sang his own lyrics to the tune of Donna Summer’s “Last Dance.” Corden, who has announced that he and his family will leave L.A. to move back to London, sang such lines as, “Let’s blow CBS’ dough one last time / Go big or go home on my last day in the sunshine.”
Tom Cruise and Corden on The Lion King Stage
During a segment with Tom Cruise, the pair surprised an L.A. audience by gracing the Lion King stage, first sharing a rhino costume and then performing “Hakuna Matata” as the memorable meerkat and warthog duo. After the performance, Corden and Cruise appeared to suffer a falling-out as Corden suggested that the actor would soon forget about him and find a different late-night host to befriend.
Adele’s Carpool Karaoke
For the final “Carpool Karaoke,” which has become one of the show’s signature bits, Adele awakened a sleeping Corden in his bedroom with a cymbal crash before they hit the road. For Adele’s second time participating in the segment, the stars performed her tunes “Rolling in the Deep,” “Love Is a Game,” “I Drink Wine” and “Hometown Glory,” in addition to Funny Girl’s “Don’t Rain on My Parade.”
Messages from Late-night TV Hosts
A pre-recorded segment featured a number of well-known late night hosts — Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman — surprising Corden in his bedroom. The visitors wanted to make sure that Corden did not give away their secrets, including the fact that they don’t always watch the projects that the guests are promoting, and tried to convince him to stick around.
President Joe Biden’s Message
One of the surprises on the final episode itself was a video message from President Joe Biden, who had previously appeared on-camera with Corden. Biden referenced the pair having filmed a segment for last year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, in which the comedian attempted to land a White House gig.
Final thoughts and Farewell
During the show, Corden revealed that he, his wife, and their three children are leaving LA to move back to London. He thanked his fans and colleagues, saying, “I’ll miss everything… More than anything, I’ll just miss going into work with my friends every day.”
FAQs
What is The Late Late Show with James Corden?
The Late Late Show with James Corden is a late-night talk show that airs on CBS. The show features a mix of celebrity interviews, musical performances, and comedy sketches, and is known for segments like Carpool Karaoke and Drop the Mic.
What is Carpool Karaoke?
Carpool Karaoke is a popular segment on The Late Late Show with James Corden in which Corden and a celebrity guest drive around in a car while singing along to popular songs. The segment has become a viral sensation and has featured many A-list celebrities.
Which stars were present at the final episode of The Late Late Show
In the show’s final episode of The Late Late Show, well-known faces, including Adele, Tom Cruise, Harry Styles, and Will Ferrell, among others were present.
Has James Corden won any awards?
Yes, James Corden has won several awards throughout his career, including multiple Tony Awards for his work in the theater, a Primetime Emmy Award for The Late Late Show with James Corden, and a BAFTA for his performance in Gavin & Stacey.
Is James Corden married?
Yes, James Corden is married. He married his wife, Julia Carey, in 2012, and the couple has three children together.
Has James Corden been involved in any controversies?
Yes, James Corden has been involved in some controversies over the years. One notable incident occurred in 2017 when he made a series of jokes at a charity event that were deemed to be offensive to the Asian community. He later apologized for his remarks.
