James Corden is set to leave The Late Late Show in 2023.
The British comedian will have taken the stage as host for 8 1/2 years on the CBS late-night comedy program by the time he departs.
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“It’s a really hard decision to leave because I’m so immensely proud of the show. I’m thrilled to be extending [for a year],” Corden said in a statement to Deadline. “I always thought I’d do it for five years and then leave, and then I stayed on. I’ve really been thinking about it for a long time, thinking whether there might be one more adventure.”
During his time at the show, Corden developed friendships with A-list stars, including Harry Styles, previously of One Direction. Styles has even guest-hosted the show.
“I’ll miss the adrenaline of thinking, ‘Next week, I’m going to jump out of a plane with Tom Cruise,’ or, ‘In two weeks’ time, we’re going to drive around the White House in a car with Michelle Obama’ or ‘sing Penny Lane with Paul McCartney driving down Penny Lane,'” Corden said of his departure.
Corden was perhaps best known for his “Carpool Karaoke” segment. His drive with singer Adele racked up 250 million views on YouTube, while his car ride with One Direction garnered close to 200 million.
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It is unclear who will replace the cheeky host.
