The British host created a discussion with his viral carpool karaoke segment in which he sang with stars like Adele.
British comedian and talk show host James Cordon will step down from a late-night show on CBS television in 2023 after an eight-year career, a spokesman for the network said Thursday, adding that the departure could signal a major shift towards late-night television.
Corden began hosting the US Weeknight show in 2015 and created discussions with his viral carpool karaoke segment in which he sang with stars such as Adele and Lady Gaga.
The comedian’s contract was due to expire in August, but he agreed to host the show for another season by the spring of next year.
Cordon made the announcement during a taping of Thursday night’s episode in Los Angeles, the spokesman said.
The comedian has previously hinted that he may be considering a move, including telling Variety last December that he “honestly” did not know if he would renew his contract and did not see the work as a final destination. I saw it as a stop on the journey. “
The comedian has previously hinted that he may be considering a move, including telling Variety last December that he “honestly” did not know if he would renew his contract and did not see the work as a final destination. I saw it as a stop on the journey. “
Showcases such as Cordens have dropped dramatically in recent years, the New York Times reports, and the contracts of several other major late-night hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, are set to expire soon, raising big questions. The direction of the late night show revolves around the personalities of older male comedians.
CBS did not immediately respond to a request for comment on who could be tapped to replace The Late Shower Cordon, or whether the show will continue after his departure.
“Seven years ago, James Cordon arrived in the US and took the storm television, with huge creative and humorous swings, resonating with a large number of on-air and online viewers,” said George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS.
“We wish he could stay longer, but we’re very proud that he made CBS his American home and this partnership will add another season to The Late Late Show,” Cheeks added.
In 2020, Cordon said he and his family missed England and told the sun that he was “homely” and that the epidemic had exacerbated that feeling, the New York Times reported.
Many American TV critics have suggested that Amber Rafin, a comedian who currently has her own late night show on NBC’s streaming service Peacock, would be a good choice to replace Corden. Nearly a decade ago, Rafin became the first black woman to write for a network late-night talk show.
Cordon, 43, hosted the Tony and Grammy Awards and appeared in films with charming but critically panned musical cats.