On a recent episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” comedian Jack Whitehall and basketball superstar LeBron James took center stage. The dynamic duo shared some hilarious stories and reminisced about their experiences in Manchester, England.
Whitehall, an English actor, jokingly referred to himself as the “ham” in an “English sandwich” with James and Corden. He revealed that he had recently returned from the UK, where he spent 10 days and watched his favorite soccer team, West Ham, beat Liverpool. The talk then turned to Whitehall’s first visit to Britain, when he studied at Lambda, the prestigious drama school.
Whitehall fondly recalled the vibrant atmosphere of 1960s London, citing the Beatles and their iconic music as the highlights of that time. He humorously admitted that his fashion choices during his stay included bell-bottom pants, tie-dye scarves, and long hair, making him look like “such an ass.”
Both Whitehall and James bonded over having fathers in show business and starting their acting careers in their fathers’ productions. Whitehall’s father was an agent and producer, and there was even a clip shared of Whitehall’s early role as Attila the Bunny in one of his father’s productions. Whitehall confessed that he was so bad at acting at that age that his one line in the show had to be dubbed by another child actor.
The conversation then shifted to James, who recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the show “Third Rock from the Sun.” He excitedly shared that the entire cast reunited for the first time since the show’s finale in 2001. The reunion was a love fest, and everyone involved felt grateful to be part of such a fantastic sitcom.
Corden, being the ultimate Lakers fan, teased Whitehall about not attending a Lakers game yet. Whitehall revealed that he and LeBron James had a memorable night in Manchester during the 2012 London Olympics. Whitehall stumbled upon the U.S. women’s basketball team in a bar and struck up a conversation that led to a wild night out with LeBron and his crew. Despite the initial skepticism of a doorman who didn’t believe Whitehall was part of their group, LeBron’s intervention saved the day, proving the unlikely friendship between the two.
In addition to their talk show appearance, Whitehall brought up James’ cameo in the audio drama called “The Guilty” on Audible. The drama, written by James Patterson, is set in the backdrop of a murder mystery on Broadway, harking back to the golden age of 1930s mystery theater radio. Whitehall emphasized that the best way to enjoy the suspenseful drama is to listen to it firsthand.
As the segment concluded, viewers were left entertained by Whitehall and James’ witty banter and heartwarming stories. With their natural charm and infectious energy, it’s no wonder that they captivated both the live audience and audiences watching from home. Fans can’t wait to see what adventures these two entertainers will embark on next.
Overall, this lively episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” showcased an unlikely friendship between a British comedian and an American basketball legend. The chat show provided an entertaining platform for Whitehall and James to share their funny anecdotes, leaving the audience wanting more.
