James Corden has revealed he will be leaving the Late Late Show as the British actor released a lengthy statement promising to “go out with a bang”.
The 43-year-old hosted the hit CBS show for seven years, but will be stepping away to spend more time with his family.
The host said the decision was “really tough” but he was “tremendously proud” of the program, which he has hosted since March 2015.
Corden reportedly extended his contract with CBS to present the show for one more year before wrapping up in the summer of 2023.
James Corden explains why he left the Late Late Show
He told US publication Deadline: “It was a very difficult decision to leave because I’m immensely proud of the show. I’m thrilled to extend [for a year]. I always thought I would do it for five years and then leave and stay.
“I really thought about it for a long time, wondering if there could be another adventure.
“My bosses here at CBS have been incredibly supportive and extraordinarily patient as I made this decision.”
James added: “There are still other things that I feel like I want to do. I would love to try writing. There are a few [stories] I would like to say. I would like to see if I can. The fact that it’s terrifying is the reason for doing it.
“The adrenaline of thinking, ‘Next week I’m going to jump out of a plane with Tom Cruise or in two weeks we’re going to be driving around the White House with Michelle Obama or sing Penny Lane with Paul McCartney driving on Penny Lane.
“All my greatest ambitions for what he [the show] could be, it is absolutely surpassed all of them. My intention is to try to come out exactly the same way we came in, which is to go out with a bang.”
George Cheeks, President and CEO of CBS, told Variety, “During my two years at CBS, I had the privilege of seeing James’ creative genius up close and experiencing his valued partnership. with CBS, both as performer and producer.
“We wish he could stay longer, but we are very proud that he has made CBS his American home and that this partnership extends one more season on The Late Late Show.”
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Source: www.times-series.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-04-29 07:16:10
