LOS ANGELES, April 28 (Reuters) – British comic James Corden mentioned on Thursday he’ll exit “The Late Late Present” on CBS tv in 2023 after eight years as host to discover different alternatives.
Corden introduced the information at an episode taping in Los Angeles. He informed a studio viewers that he noticed the present, which he started internet hosting in 2015, as an “journey” and never his “last vacation spot” in leisure.
“I by no means need this present to overstay its welcome in any method,” Corden mentioned in a clip launched on YouTube. “I at all times wish to love making it. And I actually suppose in a yr from now that can be an excellent time to maneuver on and see what else is likely to be on the market.”
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Corden was comparatively unknown in the US when he started internet hosting the “Late Late Present” however generated buzz along with his viral “Carpool Karaoke” segments wherein he sang together with stars together with Adele and Woman Gaga.
The comic’s contract was as a result of expire in August however he agreed to host the present for yet another season that may run via spring of subsequent yr.
Corden promised his remaining reveals can be a “blast” crammed with sketches and surprises.
“And there can be tears,” he mentioned. “There can be so many tears. As a result of this has been the toughest determination I’ve ever needed to make … I’ve by no means taken this job without any consideration.”
Corden, 43, additionally hosted the Tony and Grammy awards and appeared in movies together with the critically panned film musical “Cats.”
“Seven years in the past, James Corden got here to the U.S. and took tv by storm, with enormous inventive and comedic swings that resonated in a giant method with viewers on-air and on-line,” mentioned George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS.
“We want he might keep longer, however we’re very proud he made CBS his American dwelling and that this partnership will prolong yet another season on ‘The Late Late Present,'” Cheeks added.
CBS is a unit of Paramount International (PARA.O).
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Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Enhancing by Sam Holmes and Cynthia Osterman
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