THE LATE ESCAPE
Why did James Corden leave The Late Late Show?
James left the show for a heartwarming reason
JAMES Corden presented The Late Late Show from 2014 until April 2023.
After leaving the show, James has hit the ground-running and will appear on Graham Norton to discuss the return of his hit series Gavin and Stacey.
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Why did James Corden leave The Late Late Show?
James was the second person to take the reins of The Late Late Show.
The American talk show was previously presented by Craig Ferguson.
During James' stint on the show, the programme became an even greater hit internationally and generated the beloved segment Carpool Karaoke.
The segment saw James driving a celebrity around New York or Los Angeles, while singing some of their biggest hits.
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Several huge celebrities including Harry Styles, Madonna and took part in the viral segment.
Leaving The Late Late show
In April 2022, James announced that he would be stepping down from The Late Late Show.
He confirmed that he had always considered the show to be part of his "journey" and not his "final destination".
Sources close to the star told The Sun that quitting the show had been a joint decision from James and his wife Jules.
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They said: "James and Jules have had barely any time to see their families in the UK over the past few years due to his work schedule."
The comedian appeared to confirm this on The Drew Barrymore Show, telling the host that he didn't want his work to come "at the expense of his children and family."
A US TV source told The Sun: "Everyone at CBS is utterly devastated.
"Execs did their utmost to keep him on. James turned down a multi-million pound, multi-year deal.
"Instead, he’s agreed to a hugely-lucrative, 12-month package.
“He will go out with a bang and is determined to make the show the best ever in the coming months."
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James' thoughts on leaving
Opening up about quitting the show, James said: "It's been a crazy eight years.
"In one sense it feels like it's gone like that and in another, I feel like I don't remember what life was like before being here."
When asked about what he would miss the most about doing the show, he said: "More than anything I'm just gonna miss my friends that I've made here at the show.
"I'm gonna miss the feeling of coming into this office every day and knowing that someone's gonna make me laugh."
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James Corden's last show
Corden hosted his last show on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Prior to his final show, Corden recorded the final segment of his "Carpool Karaoke" with singer Adele.
In the emotional chat, the host and singer were left teary-eyed as they discussed their friendship.
During the final installment, Adele revealed how James and his wife had been "integral" in looking after her and her son after she split from husband, Simon Konecki.
James also told the singer about his reason for leaving the show, saying: "It's been a brilliant adventure but I'm just so certain that it's time."
"With people getting older, people that we miss - it's time to go home."
On November 1, 2023, it was announced that comic Taylor Tomlinson would host the reboot replacing Corden’s show.
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James' return to the UK
James announced on May 3, 2024, that Gavin and Stacey would be returning for one final episode on Christmas Day 2024.
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Ahead of the episode's release, it was announced that James would be a guest on Graham Norton's TV programme.
James' appearance on the show will air on December 20, 2024, just four days before the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special.
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