James Corden on Final Week of The Late Late Show, Adele Carpool Karaoke & Moving Back to England

James talks about his last week of shows for “The Late Late Show,” his middle name being Kimberley, nothing interesting ever happening in his family, naming his son Max after Paul McCartney, the final Carpool Karaoke with Adele, moving back to England, his parents loving LA, and Jimmy gives him a parting gift as he retires from late night.
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[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

Late night hosts interviewing each other is always interesting

[@bschuler6216]

🤣😂🤣

[@andressosa1504]

Is like breaking the 4th wall lol

[@kicka11]

Not when one of them is that knacker Corden

[@N93000]

Yeah almost as interesting as an award show giving out awards for best award

[@ceslovaszuveikis1605]

NPCs talking

[@aoifed8913]

James's Mam has heard his Dad tell this Kimberly story so many times she was mouthing along as he was speaking😄 It was really sweet

[@renatojrodriguez7469]

She was a prostitute in London, that is even sweeter

[@michaelmeers8333]

His parents are so cute I want plush toys made of them.

[@jolinescheepers3742]

Hi Aoife. Just for interrest's sake... So...James's dad is talking about the Boer war here in South Africa. The English defeted the Boers at Kimberley, a town in our Northern Cape Province in our country. What a way to remember a victory...

[@ceslovaszuveikis1605]

@@michaelmeers8333 get some help please

[@AR-ed3xw]

@Michael Meers too bad they raised this

[@TheIceyeddy]

The final Carpool Karaoke with Adele was really heart-warming ❤

[@josephineb.7640]

I cried

[@juujee_koko]

It really was.

[@Giles0333]

the way it had me sobbing and i dont even watch his show hahahaha

[@peacelife]

She made that car ride famous ha

[@casper_ge_4612]

Can’t agree more

[@jamesgoines7663]

"It's time to go home." Hopefully, we all will recognize that point in time and still see home as a good place to go.

[@rubyjeanne1667]

Take your mate Harry and his grifter back with you.

[@darindunn]

Jimmy should have said “why are you leaving America? Is it the waiters?” That line would have killed.

[@geomantilla]

He’s too sheep to do that 💀

[@StormerG]

💀💀💀

[@joeibarra4134]

Jimmy has no balls to say that

[@KB-hd4iz]

Sure he does; he's just too smart to lose them for no reason.🤣

[@janefreeman995]

I think I've watched the first Adele carpool about 5 times. It's so much fun.

[@jolinescheepers3742]

Oh me too Jane! It really is brilliant.

[@carenvisser607]

The best one with Adele.

[@SunLightFawn]

Fun to sing-a-long to, too!! ;-)

[@moonlightbae_]

originally adele had the best carpool and was dethroned... by ADELE

[@m.h.6793]

Adele carpool is my go to when im bored

[@trevortanifum4600]

Lol I love the fact that his dad was like "give me the mic, I have the answer."

[@louannwaters6691]

Best of everything James Kimberly Corden! Thank you for all the fun over the years. On to your new adventure👏👏👏

[@alichaudhry12]

everyone will talk about carpool but his segment with Tom Cruise in jets is all time legendary late night tv

[@pisces1017]

Yes and I am not a fan of Tom Cruise but I love those!

[@andreadietrich7733]

Agree!!!! Both the parachute and flying Brilliant! Legend

[@PSUNATION]

Ugh

[@xxxnini]

Always have a soft spot for James' parents💙💙💙

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

Aren't they dolls!!!

[@jolinescheepers3742]

FYI: James's dad is talking about the Boer war here in South Africa. Kimberley is a town in our Northern Cape province in our country.

[@naomiarram5187]

Jimmy, please continue to have Malcolm and Margaret on the show!! Maybe have them prank Aunt Chippy!! Or do a red carpet and shots with Guillermo!

[@ec-3po]

I love the aunt chippy pranks

[@ceslovaszuveikis1605]

Are you a real person?

[@toolrocks10]

Yea, the parents are funny.

[@FirstLast-xk6fd]

Perfect, I'd love to see his Dad out with Guillermo

[@naomiarram5187]

@@ceslovaszuveikis1605 who, me?

[@famousgoldentouch]

Besides missing him … and I’ll miss him a LOT ! Is his pronunciation of Los Angeeleeeees 😂❤❤

[@susanab7]

Big respect to anyone who greets Guillermo when they come out. Will miss you James!

[@0HARE]

So cool seeing these two together. Also, very nice to ‘meet’ Mr. & Mrs. Corden. Best of luck, James!

[@toniraff5488]

I still miss Craig Ferguson 😢

[@sophia.lb95]

x2

[@sjmortonca]

ME, TOO!!!

[@policevanposition1993]

Me too and He was 10× then Better James Corden. What a god-awful person.

[@notoriousdjc6725]

To be honest, I was hoping he'd be one of Corden's last guests!

[@markdaly1648]

​@@notoriousdjc6725 he said on Larry King now that he was done with tv

[@k.q.-vl3is]

James and crew did an awesome job. Congratulations James 🎉

[@sevenirises]

What a great story about his son's name! Good dad. James is doing it right to take time to be with the people he loves. He has his family, his fortune and lots to look forward to. Best of luck James!

[@silksonic3927]

I wanted a last carpool karaoke with trump

[@jamesstortz936]

No.

[@msann60154]

Yeah, yeah, yeah! But what about us? 😭😭😭😭

[@Justyna_N]

@@silksonic3927 yes let’s send James off with violent car sickness

[@silksonic3927]

@@Justyna_N trump is a very good singer u don't know

[@abbycross90210]

That comic relief sketch is the best thing Cordon ever did. "I'm the last remaining Beatle."

[@jmda58]

His parents are a hoot! James is just doing what’s best for his family….best wishes!

[@GrantBrown-dq9ut]

I love when his parents go to big events and interview celebrities.

[@stephengiese7549]

What a really cute segment this was! Love James because he was an innovator of fun that no one else besides carson has been. Love to hear from his parents. Good luck to you and your family😀

[@heathergittens3223]

Jimmy Fallon is also fun, too. At least, he's still around.

[@stephengiese7549]

@@heathergittens3223 I meant carpool karaoke and crosswalk hijinks. Yes jimmy is close to that with in studio fun.

[@joshnkegbe1984]

@@heathergittens3223 I like him a lot!!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

WOW!! Just after he said Boer I thought "Oh, yeah. The place in South Africa. Kimberly". Now I wonder how many readers here would know who the Boers were! And we have just seen the two reasons James is moving on. Cool that he brought them to America for the final week. All the best, James!

[@j.gravett2878]

At the very least, there are years of Carpool Karaoke on KZbin that can be watched over & over again! Thanks James Corden! 💛💙💜❤️

[@tangoangel2782]

Now I want to see a movie with James playing Santa…

[@LindaC616]

I thought it was so funny that Jimmy gave him that and mentioned David Letterman, since Letterman famously hated Corden. Said, "when is Tubby getting here?", etc

[@markopecinovic4475]

No...cats remake was enough. Never will his likeliness ever reach the big screen unless it is animal abuse.

[@thornirose]

That would be dope

[@pisces1017]

Yes like a British Santa, with all that dry humor bloody hilarious!

[@BollywoodBonanzaB]

He was funny before he went to America. There is still sweetness inside him somewhere but he has done SUCH bad big screen work since moving there that unless it's a mall Santa who saves a child from an abusive home or something it's just not going to appeal 😅

[@elizabethbuiter1924]

I’ve always found English chat shows so much more fun and American chat shows. So when james corden took over the late late show, I was excited to see if he would bring in some of the same elements that make the English chat shows so great. The first few years where truly revolutionary and changed chat shows forever. Thankyou james and to everyone who took a chance on him!

[@suzannefarrington4143]

Graham Norton’s secret is plying the guests with alcohol. 😉

[@johnsjohnson448]

Seven years is a long run. Congratulations. James looks completely exhausted. I hope he gets his well deserved rest. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSwedishGamingVikings]

Would love to see James, Jimmy x2, Conan, Seth, Stephen and David on the Round table just talking...

[@jackiecebu3328]

That actually happened minus a couple of those guys on the same panel. Look for "Ron Burgundy interviews Conan O'Brien, J Kimmel, S Silverman, J Corden"! Conan dominated and killed!!

[@Rick6767rick]

oh you forgot Craig :)

[@TheSwedishGamingVikings]

@@Rick6767rick Craig and Geoff :P never laughed so hard when they chatted about that ''place'' haha

[@AyeCarumba221]

I had never heard of James Cordon until my kids showed me the Carpool Karaoke with Paul. Man I was hooked immediately. Still my favorite one by far.

[@spectacledlilo]

Thank you both for the fun and entertainment!! You and the crews and doing a fantastic job amused everyone . 🥂

[@JennyLouLou]

Love me some Jimmy & James ❤

[@craneanderson2317]

Cordon's dad sounds just like a warm and nice father.

[@jeannawalton8107]

I love both these guys :) I'm really going to miss James Corden, he's fun and original! Love carpool karaoke! I hope this next chapter in his life is full of happiness and even more success!

[@lepetitchat123]

Good riddance!

[@mackers_855]

I do love that, let’s be honest nothing can say anything about being named Kimberly when your named after Paul McCartney !

[@jonc3295]

You're

[@tanyaoellermann]

It's Kimberley. It's a town in South Africa. The Boers as James father stated were defeated by the English and they treated the women and children terribly. There is a monument in Bloemfontein with photos of back then with the women and children in concentration camps, even though I'm from British decent I'm also born and bred in South Africa so its a bitter pill to swallow because the Boers are also my family. Read up on it.

[@caroltietz3034]

Love James Corben. Will miss him!!

[@marialewis6432]

His show with Prince Harry was epic fun on the double bus ... and Adele is just a joyful soul ❤️

[@tselengbotlhole750]

I had no idea James was such a great story teller 😀

[@poorthing]

​@@badrm9175because ONE server/restaurant bad mouthed him? Get real

[@Zbgaming23]

@@badrm9175 quit hating

[@pita3908]

its just lovely how these hosts embraace Corden, wonderful send off..

[@kinderliving1]

Jimmy Kimmel, you are absolutely right. You and James Corden are the two most caring and sensitive people and that's why I love you both.

[@vickicooper7424]

James and all his talent will be greatly missed....there are * a few good men* and you are one of them ! So talented, so creative, so kind and so positive! Best wishes to you and those you love!

[@SEAsiaTraveler]

You can't be serious. You didn't hear that he was temporarily banned after being "extremely nasty" to staff at NY's Balthazar restaurant? (easy to find; not sure if URLs can be posted). Doesn't seem to be the only time he had been rude,

[@bigd7386]

Have any of the people that are calling him terrible actually met him? Or are you going by a few encounters you heard on the internet? I met the guy personally when I was in the audience of the show and he spent almost 10 minutes talking and joking with me and my friends. He was geniuinely awesome and our interaction ended with a big genuine hug. So I'm gonna go with the "he's a nice person" crew. Literally a moment I'll never forget.

[@James-zy8nh]

He’s terrible😂

[@tosvus]

Yeah, he's a super nice guy. Everyone can have a shitty day and it is easy to take stuff out of context, plus with the internet a good 80% of what is written isn't even true.

[@bigd7386]

@@James-zy8nh Answer the question... have you personally met him?

[@bigd7386]

@@tosvus EXACTLY! You never know what these people are dealing with when the cameras are off and then you have a world of people expecting you to be this bubbly personality at all times. And the second you don't meet peoples expectations its blasted for all the world to see and hear.

[@andymcguire237]

@@bigd7386 True, but that's the job. Celebs can't afford to be jerks to their fans because the fans determine whether or not they have a job. It's not that much different than you telling your boss to f**k off. Sure, you might have said it during a bad moment in your life, but you will still get fired.

[@deannabayless8025]

You know, Paul McCartney’s been spotted in Los Angeles this weekend. Possibly he’s in L.A. to be one of Corden’s surprise guests?

[@KaySTeal4434]

Three Jimmy’s of late night = Legendary

[@vagabond1776]

James Corden. An amazing host and incredible talent. He, his team, and show will definitely be missed.

[@nnk2391]

No, they won't.

[@vagabond1776]

@@nnk2391 you must’ve been the waiter he berated.😆 Hopefully that incident provided him a bit of humility. His talent is undeniable, though. For someone who doesn’t fit the mold of a “Hollywood Star”, James Corden is a triple threat and can make even the most mundane person laugh.

[@rioverde1597]

Finally the day has come!!!

[@moonlightbae_]

his parents are the sweetest ❤

[@WilmaMccaffery-fw5yf]

Thoroughly enjoyed it all. Good luck James looking forward to what you will get up to next. 🤗🇨🇦

[@ashumz88]

James and Adeles friendship is disgusting beautiful and deep

[@Michigoose]

Remember when Jimmy K was on Cordon "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts" and Kimmell asked Cordon if he could give the first names of 2 of his cameramen? Cordon had to eat.

[@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291]

Wow

[@ooscardls]

@@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291 I bet its the same with Jimmy to tell you the truth. I worked in tv production. The host never learn the name of the technicien..

[@francescaa8331]

I believe that changed after the pandemic. But you might be right maybe most of them just don't pay attention to the crew much.

[@naomiarram5187]

​@@francescaa8331 Yes, the camera operators became an integral part of the crew when they switched formats. Fins up!!

[@francescaa8331]

@@naomiarram5187 Fins up, baby!

[@SidneyFalco666]

That Paul story was great

[@himynameisanne]

james really is on his best behavior lately, i’m gonna miss his show!

[@Darlene528]

Be happy no matter what life brings you! 🥂

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

When you think about it he's been with us for a nice stretch, glad we had him, the dynamic of multiple guests on simultaneously was new for me. Will be sorry to see you go James, thnx for the laughs! Peace

[@renatogomes9666]

I love the parents of James.❤ Interesting to know that James belongs a long generations of the Kimberlies. 😊

[@vyshak4455]

The Finals episode James Corden with Tom Cruise was awesome!!!!

[@lilithrogers5204]

Wow, 1200 Shows!! Congrats!!

[@davestives1509]

Well done! 👏👏

[@pisangambuk4727]

When they said Kimberly, Kim Kardashian automatically pop out in my head lol

[@KopCole]

Sad that too many people concentrate on the incidents where he may have /was rude to others. Whilst being rude to others is not decent behaviour, no one can say with hand in their heart that they are free of sin. James revolutionised the way chat shows on the States are done. I always enjoyed watching the show and you won’t see anything like it anymore

[@hawkiowan]

He starts by greeting Guillermo 👍

[@annmarievalenti9264]

Wish James and the family the best ❤🎉

[@frankgallagher8760]

James is the best!!! I dont want him to leave!!

[@msann60154]

As if I couldn't love you more Jimmy! Thank you so much for having James on, I don't know if I can watch his last show! Still haven't watch Trevor Noah's last show, it's too final to me. I love them to pieces. 😭😭

[@229BlackHat]

Have you seen the way James Corden treats people off camera though? Look up James Corden at restaurant

[@zizio960]

​@@229BlackHatin not a fan but do judge a person from one incident???

[@mamouilletten1562]

​@@zizio960 One ??? 😂😂😂

[@SirAdamMeek]

Jimmy Kimberly looks really great with a beard like that LOL

[@JackGeezy85]

Best time to watch late night shows, 1995-2005.

[@joshuataylor3550]

I think rather 10pm

[@fytghggyungf7601]

I love when British people use the word “godsmacked”. Cracks me up every time 😂

[@Real-housewives-Wakanda]

Gobsmacked not god*

[@TheMonkeydood]

Yeah Gobsmacked as in smacked in the gob (punched / slapped in the mouth area)

[@msann60154]

@@Real-housewives-Wakanda Thanks for the correction, but what does it mean?

[@billdavies7243]

@@msann60154 means being shocked, it's like the word blimey

[@TheMonkeydood]

@@msann60154 like someone smacks you in the face without warning

[@victorix30]

Now I can’t stop thinking about the fake laugh secret that Jimmy told about in James’s bit when I hear him laugh

[@LEGENDoa]

Same

[@1craley878]

The David Letterman beard was hilarious. It looked like it too.

[@LindaC616]

Letterman really dislikes this guy; I thought it funny Kimmel mentioned it

[@carenvisser607]

British people are the, best story tellers ever. Ever....

[@joshuataylor3550]

True

[@patton303]

His parents are so darn wholesome. They raised a great one.

[@bhambhole]

They were really sweet and cute. You can tell they were proud.

[@PublicEnemyMinusOne]

Didn't raise him to respect waiting staff.

[@RichardSmith-pb8qk]

Sooooo sad the show is done. Gave me so many laughs. But I wish all the best to James and the rest of the staff.

[@quintogala8661]

enjoyed every james karaoke and all his interviews i watched always made me laugh hope him the best

[@katechurcher4830]

Best Wishes James!! 🎉

[@katechurcher4830]

Also wig looks great!

[@waqarkhan25]

with a short space of time in America James has done an amazing job I mean if he could 12-Emmy

[@diannafreespirit]

The first time I ever saw James Corden, he was playing a character named Craig on Doctor Who.

[@afonsotatiano8221]

They both do it so well 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@Clowe22joeyfan]

I luv that Jimmy had James on. ❤❤ always luv these 2 host.

[@TF-rl3kt]

Wishin James best of luck on returning to this side of the pond. Family first, always ;)

[@c.m.169]

Love James Corden, he will be missed. Please don't be a stranger, come back often and play filler or whatever and bring your parents too. Maybe your Dad will play the sax for us. I'm already crying. Cheers

[@TheIvymouse]

Loved James bit/cameo in "woman in the van" good movie!

[@greenix4254]

what a great guy! im sure he has great manners in restaraunts!

[@ooscardls]

I dont understant celebrity being rude. Yeah I understand having people reconizing you all the time would be bad. But they are famous because of us. They should be thanking us in a way... Sorry I'm french for the grammar mistake

[@silksonic3927]

@@ooscardls I'm not defending him but entertainment industry is probably the hardest besides medical industry to work in U are always on edge with the creative Negotiating the contracts etc. Plus u have to show a common happy side on camera which is very different from ur real nature which is also very frustrating All that really cumulates and u get to see these sort of things

[@SG-lk3em]

@@silksonic3927 how does is differ from any other job?! I work in Aerospace and can tell you one thing: we are all pretending to love it, and put on a happy face for a bit more than 30 minutes a day. We are treated like dirt by our managers (regardless of the position) and we take it. Because if you won’t show enthusiasm, then you are not a team player, which means you would be the one to discover a pink slip on your desk in the morning. He is facing exactly same conditions as we do.

[@silksonic3927]

@@SG-lk3em At least u have a resume or there's some sort of fair selection process In entertainment industry u don't have a definite path if the casting director likes u U are in else out there's not a written exam if u get this much cut off u got admission or u got a job It totally depends on that person That's how we get Harvey weinstein

[@KaySTeal4434]

Will Ferrel is building a rep as being the last guest at late night shows lol

[@alro11]

gonna miss James - he’s so talented and s good guy ❤

[@antoniograncino3506]

Car Pool Karaoke with Paul McCartney was the high point of James' show for me.

[@vicf6509]

Awesome segment!

[@pulpbabe]

LOVE Malcolm and Margaret (James Corden parents). Will totally miss Smithy!

[@OTseven]

James Corden has been a true treasure since he arrived in America. And Jimmy Kimmel, thank you for being humble and inviting him on in his final week with us.

[@silviaalvarez1312]

I will miss you James!!! 😢

[@moreadventure3627]

James Kimberly is a beautiful name

[@erfansamadi]

if there is any chance that you see this James. I want to say 'I will miss you a lot'

[@rohitjonah2761]

all the best to James cordon and make good chat show all the very best brother James cordon.

[@christinablock9779]

Jimmy and James ❤

[@shannon-wise]

James C seems like a sweet guy! All the best to him! ... and hope he comes back to host late-nite tv even if just for a visit!

[@lillyanderson3623]

James is at his best doing his karaoke carpool!

[@Stephanieleanne94]

I’m gonna miss James :( he’s so funny

[@hunterxmpg]

the the the last last last late late late show show show XD

[@MikeWilsonBarrett]

James has been brilliant. Thank you for 8 awesome years. Come on home.

[@samsolida]

OMG I teared up... This is such a great interview - And I'll miss James Corden...

[@JMwhocares]

You’re the only one..he’s got a horrendous reputation for being nasty and rude and mean.

[@A.I.WarFare1947]

About time..

[@FredLord-sp4ym]

It is a grind "doing" a show five nights per week forty to forty-six weeks per year. Yes, they are paid a king's ransom, but are under incredible pressure to remain "fresh" and appeal to a wide audience. Kudos to both James!

[@Matheusveiga47]

I might have heard that story about the name of James's son many times, and I always find it really interesting.