James Corden to leave after eight and a half years late show in 2023. The British actor reprized the role on CBS in 2015, but as Deadline reports, Corden has now added a final one-year extension to his contract that will see him in the summer of 2023, when he leaves as a host. , , Although he was a surprising choice when he first got the role, the Marmite star managed to breathe new life into late-night talk shows, introducing new segments like Carpool Karaoke and Crosswalk Music that proved to be loved and hated. . same measurement. Measure.

There’s no doubt that Corden has garnered a lot of attention on the show, with some of his carpool karaoke clips garnering stars like Adele, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. Speaking to Deadline, Corden said:

“It was a very difficult decision to leave because I am very proud of the series. I am happy to expand [for a year], I always thought I would do it for five years and then quit. I actually thought about it for a long time, wondering if there might be another adventure. My boss at CBS has been incredibly helpful and exceptionally patient with me as I have made this decision.

CBS must start looking for a replacement in the next 12 months

While Corden discussed several contract options, the owners of CBS were keen to keep the star on the show for as long as possible. CBS president and CEO George Cheeks offered Corden a three-year, two-year and one-year contract, and it’s clear the network would prefer to keep him longer. Speaking after the announcement, Gaal said:

“During my two years at CBS, I’ve had the privilege of watching James’ creative talents up close and learning about his significant partnership with CBS, both as a performer and producer. We wish he lived longer. But we are very proud that they have made CBS their American home and this partnership will continue for another season. late show,

Following the recent departure of Conan O’Brien and the possible departure of Jimmy Kimmel soon, the world of late night talk shows is going through a lot of changes, and Corden will be about to move on. However, where exactly his future takes him, he says he doesn’t know the answer yet.

“It’s something that we think about and talk about a lot, but we haven’t made a decision about it yet. It’s the life side of things that we’re going to find out,” he said. Said. “I love being here. I love everything that is given. My family and I never took this amazing adventure lightly. Every day I go down to work at sunset and I feel like I’m from High Wycombe.

He continued:

“The adrenaline of thinking ‘Next week I’m going to jump out of a plane with Tom Cruise or in week two we’re going to be driving around the White House with Michelle Obama or singing Penny Lane with Paul McCartney on Penny Lane’. All my biggest ambitions for what it is [the show] Maybe, he is above them all,” he said. “My intention is to try to get out the way we came in, which is to get out with a bang. ,

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