Corden began hosting the American show weeknight in 2015 and caused a stir with viral Carpool Karaoke tracks in which he sang alongside stars such as Adele and Lady Gaga. The comedian’s contract was due to expire in August, but he agreed to host the show for another season that will last until the spring of next year. Corden announced the decision during the recording of his episode on Thursday night in Los Angeles, the spokesman said. The comedian had previously stated that he might be considering a move, including to Variety last December, that he “honestly” did not know if he would renew his contract and that he “never saw this job as a final destination. I saw it as a stop on a trip “. Viewership for shows like Corden have plummeted in recent years, the New York Times reported, and several other late-night presenters, including Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, also have contracts coming to an end soon, a situation that raises bigger questions about directing midnight shows based on the personalities of older male comedians. CBS did not immediately respond to a request for comment on who could replace Corden on The Late Late Show or whether the show would continue after he left. “Seven years ago, James Corden came to the United States and there was a storm on television, with huge creative and comic twists that had a huge impact on viewers on the air and on the Internet,” said George Chicks, president and CEO of CBS. “We wish he could stay longer, but we are very proud that CBS did it at its American home and that this collaboration will be extended one more season on The Late Late Show,” Cheeks added. In 2020, Corden said he missed England and his family, telling the Sun he was “shy” and that the pandemic had intensified that feeling, the New York Times reported. Several American television critics have suggested that Amber Ruffin, a comedian who currently has her own nightly show on NBC’s Peacock streaming service, would be a good choice to replace Corden. Nearly a decade ago, Ruffin became the first black woman to write for the network’s midnight talk show. Corden, 43, also hosted the Tony and Grammy Awards and has appeared in films including the seductive but critically acclaimed Cats musical.
