On a recent episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” things took an unexpected turn when James was left in the dark about a vital piece of information. The show started off with James welcoming the audience and expressing his gratitude for their late-night viewership. He then hyped up the arrival of actor Clive Owen, listing his impressive credentials and building anticipation for the interview. However, just moments before the scheduled segment, James was informed that Clive was not yet ready to come on stage.
James, visibly frustrated, berated his producer Mike for not informing him earlier. He expressed his surprise, mentioning that he had gone all out in hyping up Clive Owen‘s appearance. James humorously pointed out the irony of being left in the dark about important details on his own talk show.
Trying to salvage the situation, James decided to read the teleprompter while they waited for Clive to be ready. However, the prompter’s content was not up to par, causing James to mock the script. Despite the hiccup, James maintained his humorous demeanor, jokingly commenting on the passage of time and the changing seasons.
Reggie, the show’s band leader, joined the conversation, sharing that his highlight of the summer was simply driving around. James teased him about his love for long drives, attributing it to his great car. Suddenly, James noticed Mike sneaking away, presumably to inform Clive that it was time for his appearance. James jokingly criticized Mike’s lack of discretion.
Finally, Clive Owen made his grand entrance, eliciting cheers from the audience. James praised Clive’s timeless attractiveness and asked him if he felt a new sense of dashing debonair in his life. Clive humbly agreed, attributing his success to the secret ingredient of sleep. The banter continued, with Reggie chiming in about the division among parents regarding mask mandates in schools.
James, true to his comedic nature, took a playful dig at the popular children’s character Peppa Pig, joking that she was responsible for dividing parents on the topic. He humorously insinuated that Peppa Pig held an anti-vax stance, causing friction among the animated characters. However, he clarified that he was referring to the actors who voiced the characters, implying that Peppa Pig was a documentary.
The talk show host then shifted gears to discuss news headlines, making hilarious connections between President Biden’s COVID-19 booster shot recommendations, school mask mandates, and Peppa Pig’s alleged role in society. James added his signature witty commentary, ensuring laughter from the audience.
In a shocking story, a woman was kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight for lighting up a cigarette, citing a tough day as her defense. James seized the opportunity to poke fun at Spirit Airlines’ notorious reputation for lackluster services. The lighthearted fun continued as James highlighted a Scottish nightclub that harnessed energy from dancers to power the venue, expressing his amusement at the concept of rhythm being both a dancer and an energy source.
With a dash of absurdity, James informed the audience about a new seasoning blend made from Twix candy bars. He playfully questioned why FDA regulators would resign over COVID-19 boosters but didn’t intervene in the creation of this unusual seasoning. The segment ended on a light note with a judge ordering a couple to pay their adult son over $30,000 for throwing away his extensive pornography collection, leading James to sarcastically reflect on the supportive nature of parents.
As the “Late Late Show” transitioned to a commercial break, viewers were left entertained and eager for more shenanigans from James Corden.
