The Last Late Late Show: Chapter 2 - Carpool Karaoke

We are celebrating eight years of The Late Late Show with James Corden with a 6-part documentary about the show's history from its inception to the finale. Part Two dives into our signature bit -- Carpool Karaoke; how it came to be, some favorite moments and its lasting impact.
Parts 3-6 will be released on The Late Late Show KZbin channel soon.
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Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke."

[@rickovery]

Karaoke Carpool was brilliant and I think the singers enjoyed them as much as the audience. It gave a them chance to let their hair down and be themselves which of course the audience loved. Thank you James for all the great memories!

[@tonyv8550]

It also sold their music to the audience

[@notyoutube2599]

Yess

[@ezioassassain]

​@@notyoutube2599 it was also fake and they never really drove, they are on a hitch/tow of another pickup

[@dalebull5130]

@@tonyv8550 😮 CD

[@dalebull5130]

😢😊😊😢😊 C. 😊😊😊😊😊😊 C 😊😢 C pop C

[@cmel7841]

the Paul segment was absolute genius, one of the most influential musicians in the history of music, seriously. I was born in the 60s and the Beatles have been a part of my life the entire time.

[@Tao_Tology]

The 'live karaoke machine' behind the curtains still makes me chuckle.

[@brbapappa]

Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5vZq3aKptB1erM

[@greodorehch4006]

I cried days and days after The Ellen Show was cancelled. And now The Late Late show comes to an end... I can't believe all of this is happening right now. These two were always my favorites .All the things that used to bring me joy are gone. May peace flood your heart. Because of you my parents still have a son. Thank you.... ❤️‍🩹

[@kadiryak]

what show replaced Ellen on that network ?

[@greodorehch4006]

@@kadiryak no Idea, i'm not american :/

[@Jabbawwonky]

@kadiryak Drew Barrymore replaced Ellen

[@lovelivexoxo]

it is a whole different feeling to see your favourite show come to an end..i mean most of us didn’t even realise that it would be ending someday..it felt like home and james made all of us soo much happy..this feeling is beyond words..we are proud of you james and team and will never stop supporting you ❤

[@WSK9002]

Well and Corden even hinted/stated in 2019, he was not going to be in this for the long haul like Fallon or Kimmel, he loved the show but he was not going to be a host in 2045. I was surprised he did not last a decade though, unlike Fallon and Kimmel their families are not an Ocean away, Corden chose his kids future and wanting to be around his parents a lot before they die, honestly it is the correct option. I wish him well.

[@bonbonvegabon]

@@WSK9002 USA is turning into a fascist hellhole. I dont blame him. Id never raise kids in USA

[@chrissiebawn9357]

LOVE ❤🙏😀🌍

[@daimonddestination]

Thankyou James for inviting bts into this show and make a lot of people's Army 😊💜

[@curcumaorganica3944]

I'm gonna miss James and this show 💔 But I'm so happy they did this documentary ❤

[@JoanneJaworski]

Does this make anyone else smile??? I LOVE these stories & hearing the creative ahas of the behind the scenes! It's like hearing how magic evolved into a success! Joy, energy, and having fun are high vibes and this segment brought that! James is so incredibly creative and so was his team! Wishing you all the best.

[@chrissiebawn9357]

LOVE

[@emazinge3375]

God bless You Amen

[@debrasnipes7431]

❤❤❤❤🙋‍♀️

[@macky2green]

*_Farewell to my fave late night show. Farewell to my fave TV segment. And of course, the best TV host, James Corden._*

[@isaacsmiths9036]

He said that the government had been in talks h to a number for a Few days but that it was too early u

[@curcumaorganica3944]

💔😭

[@isaacsmiths9036]

Hey there I am on jeo H now I can come to youguys either way is good with me and I’ll hw What t iwo is this from and why are you so upset with me about

[@JSowder21]

​@@isaacsmiths9036is this English?

[@jasons2932]

​@@isaacsmiths9036 💩 for 🧠

[@deannamadrigal7503]

Chris Martin was another really great one that I love 😍

[@maxinemayfield3466]

Why are u leaving I loved your show but thx for all the great memories 😢😭😭😭😭

[@judit1783]

The happiest thing that happen to bring the world together!!

[@maxinesmith5562]

Honestly he just needs to bring the same Show back to the uk and everyone but the cbs will be happy - love James Cardon xxx

[@rj1150]

One of the reasons I became an army was their carpool karaoke 🥺 Thanks for treating them so nicely on the show, papa mochi 💜

[@Readiculous21]

Love the segment and McCartney is definitely my favorite. I've experienced it four times and I cry every time. It's literally one of the best McCartney interviews I've witnessed, and I have watched many over the decades. It's tactile and emotional and then there is a huge payoff at the end 🎉

[@mlividnem6864]

Carpool Karaoke was so loved because of how it brings the stars we admire down to our regular people level. I love to sing in the car.... I look like a crazy woman giving a concert to my kids in the back, and I don't care. That is why it's so much fun to watch. I will miss this so much.

[@nathanviva5640]

I absolutely loved this show. It will be missed. The banter between James and the band and the staff from covid onwards was something to behold!

[@hellojello8376]

That Paul McCarthy one had me in tears. What a special Epic experience 🎉 Carpool Karaoke should be it’s own show with James. Come on James ❤🎉 once you get all settle back home 🏡 Perhaps this could be your next gig??? 😊

[@RaymondHng]

It _is_ its own series. _Carpool Karaoke: The Series_ has had 67 episodes in 5 seasons starting on Apple Music and now on Apple TV+. The 6th season starts on June 23, 2023.

[@katecosettevocals]

I can't tell you guys enough how happy these documentary episodes are making meeee!

[@debrasnipes7431]

Meeeee toooo!!! I really, really wish James would do a brand new Carpool show in the UK, but I would be willing to bet there’s some kind of non-compete clause in place that would prevent it. 😢

[@user-qi3nb8dz8w]

Probably THE best segment on any show EVER. Thankyou James

[@JMGaming32]

I’ll forever be thankful for Carpool Karaoke. What a show these lot introduced. And it also introduced me to BTS which I’m not ashamed to say 😂

[@janellerieman]

Love, love, love carpool karaoke ❤. I will miss this show for so many reasons. Thanks for all of the smiles and joy you have shared these past 8 years. We flew from Michigan to be at the show on Monday of the last week, so glad we got the opportunity to be there 🙏

[@recurringdreambusproject]

What an achievement from such a talented team, I didn't realize until I watched this just how quick James is in responding to the artist with the perfect response and the craft he uses to get the best of every moment. Congrats to the whole team, Outstanding.

[@jasmineliddington]

I really hope he keeps doing this in some way. It’s too special to let go of and he has a gift at making these moments special.

[@ChrisJones-yu9rz]

Carpool Karaoke was by far my favorite thing that he did on the show! What a great idea that was, I also like the crosswalk musicals lol.

[@victorialopez9717]

I discovered Carpool Karaoke when Jennifer Hudson was in there singing her order and that had me cracking up! This is probably the most brilliant segment ever done on late night television. Thank goodness for KZbin because I never got to watch the show live.

[@Tao_Tology]

"Hello, hello, hellooooo. Can Iiiii have a..... Girl! I wanna CHEESE burger.." 🎶

[@Archielolol]

Really happy it's finally over

[@a.c.2742]

You are so miserable! Go away!!

[@reinacarbetta388]

The Paul McCartney segment was so special. I had a show that was airing on POP at the time (Viacom) so I knew I was going to promote the segment when I saw that it was coming. When we got it, I remember playing it in the studio and bawling uncontrollably. Such a visceral reaction. Then I cried again when we taped the show and the clip aired. And since then, I’ve watched it probably a dozen times. It never gets old. It’s so well done. The Beatles and Paul are special to me… something I share with my Dad, who was 9 when they were on The Ed Sullivan show. I knew what James’ was feeling when he was talking about his Dad and Grandpa. Even tho I wasn’t sitting next to Paul, I felt as though I were. And when James looks at Paul when he’s singing “Blackbird,” I felt that too. Thankful the segment exists to watch any time.

[@angelicaknott3167]

I already miss this show so much. It made me want to be a comedy writer even more

[@bhavikastylinson6335]

Carpool Karaoke is one of my most favourite segments on late night, if not the most❤️

[@tomking7080]

The Sir Paul one was AMAZING!!! There were a lot of great guests but to have a BEATLE singing in a car with you was BANANAS!!!

[@vanlifeshots]

YES! Please don't stop making Carpool Karaoke. Plenty of life still there - and plenty of us still wanting to watch.

[@suzettedezilwa7486]

I absolutely loved Carpool Kareoke. I will miss it. James also is responsible for me diving into the BTS RABBIT HOLE. And Jimin of BTS. Baby Mochi and Pappa Mochi . Best of Luck in your new phase of life. ❤🎉

[@sythreos1519]

It was a great adventure, thank you James & to everyone who made this show possible!

[@WSK9002]

As someone whose hometown is Los Angeles, something most people from California do from Sacramento to San Diego, is play music in the Autos, especially with their buddies/friends. Also, being a Musical Theatre kid we did Carpool Karaoke before that was a term, so that segment really resonated with me. Peace Out James Corden, if I had the Money that he had I would want to be closer to my Godmother, so I do not blame him for going, much love to him and his Family.

[@kirtjames1353]

I discovered James Corden for the first time when i came across the CPK episode with Adele. It was absolute magic. Fell in love with them both. ❤

[@rawlyroo5975]

Car pool karaoke has brought so much joy this is high quality entertainment ❤️

[@rawlyroo5975]

I'm crying to think of the sense of loss with this show being gone . I am do thankful for the happiness and comfort this brought me through many difficult times ❤

[@ShamanCross]

he Paul segment was absolute genius, one of the most influential musicians in the history of music, seriously. I was born in the 60s and the Beatles have been a part of my life the entire time.

[@BungWasHere]

It's finally over

[@stanley2903]

This is truly my favorite bit. Thank you for the years are enjoyments

[@GiovannaC266]

Phenomenal, from George Michael’s Red Nose bit thru to Adele’s finale. ❤ Sir Paul’s episode was historic. 🎼Thanks to the production team(s) AND the celebrities!

[@ch1efcoco]

It has been seven years since I started watching this incredible show, and I am grateful to be a part of its viewership. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all the individuals involved in creating this remarkable program, as well as extend my heartfelt thanks to James Corden for his exceptional hosting.

[@murtadharidha1565]

It was one of the best segments in all late night history, I was waiting for it and saw the video after one or two hours, and for sure, the best one is with Adele in London. Thank you, James, and the crew.

[@carlylecruz8324]

Carpool Karaoke is one of my go-to shows when I'm feeling stressed or depressed. It's just so light and funny. The Late Late Show has no idea how many times this saved my life. I'm gonna miss everything about this. Kudos to the great team who made this masterpiece.

[@MamaLlama007]

So brilliant! This needs to be a quarterly event! Stars pick James up at airport & carpool! So good! Farewell James, best wishes for amazing memories made with your children & family in these next chapters!

[@Methodman88]

This segment just resonated with so many of us. You turn the radio on, you listen to some music, you sing along to the songs that come up. The concept was so simple yet hit a chord with everyone in a situation where you're just on a road trip trying to pass the time and have fun doing so

[@jackiegoodall2624]

I loved this segment! Bruno Mars and Paul McCartney were my favorites!

[@Sophie-ju7fc]

Thank to James and the team for giving us such an amazing show every night. You never missed a beat, I will surly miss you and all the great energy you bring to the show. God bless! 🙏🏽😢💔

[@calidofrio13]

James makes me so happy. I miss this show so much!

[@Farmgirl-iy9zc]

I worked at JFK and briefly met James after seeing him on Broadway and as he was preparing to begin his TV show. He was so humble and sweet and nervous about whether the show was going to be a success - and it was genuine, no fake modesty. A really nice man. I'm so pleased it worked out so very well for him.

[@ccmi2081]

I hope you guys will continue to do this after the show. The concept is just too good to let it die.

[@WSK9002]

I am a fan of Elton John's so that really hooked me on Carpool Karaoke, it brings back memories because the day, that the Late Late Crew recorded that one, was the day we had this epic rainstorm (for Los Angeles) in L.A. I felt I was in Vancouver, Canada, lol.

[@mum1nah]

thank you james for giving us the best late night show every single day. you will always be one of my favourite talk show hosts ever. i will miss you !!! 🖤🥹

[@RockPowerUSA]

What a great story. Carpool Karaoke. I was wondering after their last great send-off would they have something about this most awesome musical event. Just a few hours later, like magic here it is. WOW. I teared up again with McCarthy on Let It Be and granddad.😢

[@alexhaynes7220]

Can’t believe this is the end ed and finish ed and done we all miss it all ready ❤😂🎉😢😮😅

[@biovox9700]

ITS FINALLY ENDING WOOOHOOOO

[@a.c.2742]

You are so miserable! Go away!!

[@ShadowTheGrayWolf]

I swear, hands down that Carpool Karaoke is the greatest idea for any late show ever. I'm grateful to have lived when this segment, and show ran. Thank you James and the team!

[@helenak.5762]

Now I'm sad! I'm gonna miss Carpool Karaoke, and I'm gonna miss James too! 😭

[@mikitse612]

The thumbnail shows BTS, I thought James is going to talk something abt it, something abt PaPa mochi and baby mochi.

[@no-pn7yp]

Exactly😢

[@DrDre12]

Please continue carpool karaoke but with James as the host only.

[@BlackLightningDragon]

You really did manage to bring out the human side on all of the stars you had there, which was absolutely amazing to see

[@CalmheartChronicles]

This one was my favorite of all late late night show. Best of Luck James and family

[@2morrow789]

Leave it to the Brits to come up with something spectacular!

[@Hasani751]

These documentaries just make it even more sad that James is forever gone 😓😪😪😪🙏🏾

[@isabellalickers4923]

the paul mccartney carpool is my favourite :)

[@anthonycross6262]

Let’s hope we have another 52 chapters to go 😢 omg it’s so sad 😞

[@donalddecanio6059]

Congratulations on your decision to go home. I will miss The Late Late Show, your wit, and the joy I received over the years. Hope to see you soon. All the best.

[@l.w.i7478]

I remember the first time I watched the Paul McCartney segment. It was awesome enough until the songs in the pub, but in there, I espied one younger woman crying as she sang along to Hey Jude, and that was too much: I was bawling and singing right along. I’m over 60, and was suddenly thinking about for how much longer we would have Paul with us, and about the other 2 gone already, but Ringo was still here, too… Epic. This segment of Carpool,Karaoke deserves an Oscar.

[@undersixty]

Definitely going to miss Carpool Karaoke. 😢 Please do a special with more celebrities and share with America.❤

[@goodies28]

Thanks for taking us behind the scenes. This is one of my fav late night segments in all of TV spill your guts is also up there would love a BTS for that

[@miroslavresetka8085]

I miss this show so much....James - you and your "crew" were the best and brought so much joy to my life 😇

[@j4361]

We love you James

[@scoutart1508]

Even though James Corden is one of those celebs that have mostly polarizing content, what i praise the most on James's talents is the musical broadway voice, and he has potential to be a lovable hand drawn animated sidekick from disney animation, and he is one of my dream casting choices honestly, that i even took the liberty to make an animatic test on my channel

[@wholeshebang1]

What specifically was "polarizing" about his content? It seems like you're just here to promote your channel. I'm _not_ going to check it out.

[@scoutart1508]

@@wholeshebang1 YOU ARE KIDDING RIGHT? -_- I think you are really making an underestimating mistake because 😠I HAVE NO REASON TO PROMOTE MYSELF SINCE I AM ALREADY USED TO THE FACT THAT I have been rejected several facts IN MONETIZATION AND I rather use my channel to share my talents at this point in terms of mostly animation related, especially what I did as animatic test to experiment some musical talents which in this case was one of Corden's PROM MUSICAL NUMBER kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppuamoycgZKFfrs AND responding your former question, his polarizing content has to do with some facts that he is liked by some like me and others who disliked him (like Animat for example), and that is why I said that for me he has potential for other projects, hopefully next time you dont underestimate other people's comments in terms of fascinating ones 🤨☝

[@suziesparkle2260]

Gonna miss that. Loved it :) Thank you xx

[@18eleanor]

Carpool karaoke was brilliant! You couldn't wait to see who was going to do it next. And to have home girl Adele be the last one, it was perfect. Paul McCartney 's was so nostalgic, when you went into the pub and had a little mini concert and went to his family home when he was a kid that was an epic episode

[@erxnga]

thanks for having bts on carpool karaoke! definitely one of the funniest!

[@Stumme-40203]

Finally! Corden’s reign of terror is over.

[@ewapardo7690]

Great show! So glad we have KZbin so we can rewatch the series whenever we want to and so it will stay with us :)

[@YogM]

Thank you for the memories! ❤️🥺

[@ElinakiHld93]

I love carpool karaoke, but knowing all the stories behind the idea makes me love it even more!

[@ginawagner6956]

Such an incredible show! Thank you James for entertaining us for over a decade! Thank you! Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@savvysue3537]

Just a note of thanks to James Corden and his magnificent team. I always looked forward to the show's youtube clips. They made my day, week, and year. (no t.v.!) I wish everyone the best of luck in whatever the future brings. Thank you to all!

[@pmbluemoon]

My favorite carpool Karoke was Harry Styles: James "I should call my wife..." Harry "I think I should call your wife." Epic line forever in my brain!

[@kaishhaparachchi]

1d should have been there😢

[@yeoni8671]

1d reunion❤❤❤plllzz

[@sadhanhshinde1476]

Ifkrr!!!

[@AvateR07]

After all we all are clowns 🤡

[@simonsaysrewind]

Love these behind the scenes ideas etc.. hope to see more especially as you can see best of everyone involved that help make a show . Thank you all.

[@CrystalShannon713]

I enjoyed these episodes so so much thank you to the whole team - I'd love to see more carpool karaoke with James in the future somehow

[@Tao_Tology]

Thanks, LLS for creating a beautiful thing that has brought joy to millions of people. Bon chance. 🙋‍♂️

[@HansvanPutten]

James and Gang, thank you so much for something extraordinary and special. I hope there will somehow and someday another series! Thanks fir the fun and emotions!!

[@absolutelyfallen3823]

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's carpools were my favorites. The one with Kanye West too 💖 will forever love and miss the show. Thank you to all who's been part of it 🙏✨

[@overgrowncaterpillar]

Netflix needs to pick up carpool karaoke

[@tatertoot02]

adeles carpool karaoke have always been so iconic

[@santana4428]

This breakdown of how brilliant and thought out each of the late late show episodes we watched and love is amazing. You gave us insights on people’s real personalities away from the stresses of being celebrities like paparazzi and those were such blessing and exciting times! We begin to extremely appreciate the best things in our lives once it’s time to say goodbye to them. Thank you James for this masterpiece of a show and it was fantastic to be apart of the growing process of it and to see how far it came! We are proud of you and happy for you and your family! God bless y’all ❤️😊😆

[@dpellek74]

Thank the Lord he his gone!!! Thank. The. Lord.

[@ms.sopheak2988]

Carpool seems like a therapy session for the big stars!

[@Tao_Tology]

Especially Celine Dion.

[@moonlightbae_]

can’t believe we’ll never get another carpool karaoke w James again

[@curcumaorganica3944]

💔💔

[@thechillindude4478]

Ben hinted that perhaps there will be more one day

[@wholeshebang1]

*Carpool Karaoke* has already had a spin-off (as one of the producers mentioned) with other celebrity drivers. I found several episodes online.

[@moonlightbae_]

@@wholeshebang1 i mean with James, it’s not the same without him in my opinion

[@jonah.donohue]

Everyone getting cancelled in this SOFT world

[@purple.art.addict]

Not gonna lie, I got kinda emotional when I watched the last Carpool Karaoke with Adele. I used to watch almost every single episode growing up and there were so many moments I cherished, new songs I discovered and I just loved everything about the episodes. And the carpool karaoke with BTS was my entry into the fandom and the start for my love for k-pop itself. Whenever I think about the start of all this, I get so grateful especially for this one carpool karaoke. So thank you James and the whole Late Late Show Team! Not only for doing Carpool Karaoke, but you gave us all such great memories with your show and its content and I just wish you all the best for your future!

[@angelazuspan6302]

Yes. Please, please continue these!

[@hedycohen9804]

It would be wonderful if you could continue Carpool Karaoke by doing shorts on KZbin or Netflix. The one with Paul McCartney was incredible!

[@rikkiechambers4959]

The Paul Mc Cartny carpool was soo great I save it to watch when I’m down , it always makes me smile 😊