The conversation then took a lighthearted turn when James Corden brought up the game of hopscotch. He asked his guests when they last played the game and discussed how it is often overlooked as just a children’s game, despite its potential to be enjoyed by adults as well. The origins of hopscotch were briefly explored, with the idea that it may have been created by the Scots or the Ancient Romans to improve footwork.
Moving on to the news segment of the show, James Corden highlighted the tensions between Russia and China regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He humorously commented on the location of diplomatic meetings, suggesting that meeting in Rome while sucking on a single spaghetti noodle like Lady and the Tramp may not be the most effective way to find a resolution. He also made light of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivering a virtual address to the United States Congress, jokingly referring to the early morning timing as “Live with Kelly and Ryan O’clock.”
In a surprising turn of events, James Corden mentioned Elon Musk‘s tweet challenging Putin to a one-on-one fight to determine the winner of Ukraine. He humorously pondered the idea that if only Bill Gates had wrestled Saddam Hussein, things might have been different. The host then shifted gears to bring up Tom Brady‘s announcement that he would be coming out of retirement, returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after only two months of retirement. James Corden playfully questioned Brady’s decision, drawing a parallel to his own hypothetical retirement and immediate return to hosting the show.
The monologue continues with news about Pete Davidson joining a space flight by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, jokingly marveling at the remarkable turn of events in Davidson’s life. Corden also teased the possibility of a new Guinness World Record for the highest tea party, humorously musing about the unsettling thought of deciding who to eat in an emergency while enjoying the tea.
Towards the end of the segment, James Corden addressed the lack of a last joke for the day, admitting that the writing team couldn’t come up with a suitable ending. He apologized for not meeting expectations but promised to come back the next day with better jokes. The casual and conversational tone throughout the monologue kept the audience engaged and entertained.
