James Cordens Emotional Farewell on the Late Late Show

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Emotions ran high as English TV host James Corden bid farewell by hosting the final episode of The Late Late Show on Thursday night.
 

The star-studded final show featured appearances from Harry Styles, Tom Cruise, and Will Ferrell, and also saw Corden engaging in the last Carpool Karaoke with Adele, his best pal.

Corden closed his eight-year US TV journey with a heartfelt monologue addressing the “divisions” in America. Reflecting on the past decade, the 44-year-old expressed his observations of a notable shift in the country and urged viewers to reconsider the path the nation was on.

In his own words, Corden shared, “I’ve struggled to find the words to sum up what this past eight years have meant to me. We started with Obama then Trump then a global pandemic. I’ve watched America change a lot over these past few years, I’ve watched divisions grow, I felt a sense of negativity.”

He continued, “Just because someone disagrees with you, it doesn’t make them bad or evil. There are so many people who are trying to stoke those differences. We have to try to the best we can to look for the light, look for the joy. It’s out there. That’s all this show has ever been about.”

Corden concluded, “Thank you for letting me do this. Thank you for letting into your home every night.” 

During the segment, Ian Karmel, Corden’s sidekick and the show’s co-head writer, likened the moment to “Michael Jordan retiring at the height of his powers.”

Corden was also surprised with a special message from Biden, who commended his eight years on the show and expressed gratitude for the joy brought to American homes.

Corden closed the night with an emotional piano performance summarizing his time as the show’s host. He initially took over The Late Late Show from Craig Ferguson in 2015 and is now set to return to the UK after nearly a decade in the US, expressing his gratitude to the country that has been his home.


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