Of course, the biggest news story that had everyone buzzing was the Academy Awards. The talk show host himself, James Corden, couldn’t help but mention it, saying, “Coda” winning Best Picture was pretty much all anyone was talking about. He humorously added that he didn’t see anything else happen at the awards, and neither did his audience.
However, James Corden didn’t miss the opportunity to playfully joke about a fictional scenario involving Will Smith storming onto the stage and slapping Chris Rock for a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Despite the absurdity of the situation, it left everyone imagining what it would be like if it had actually happened. James Corden quipped, “The whole incident threw me off and completely ruined my chances in the Oscars Carpool. I had Dame Judi Dench smacking Woody Harrelson!”
Despite the chaos, James Corden applauded Chris Rock for handling the situation with dignity and keeping the show moving forward. It was indeed an incredibly dignified response from the comedian. On the other hand, James Corden playfully noted, “Will Smith can’t take a joke, but Chris Rock can take a punch—within a steel jaw!”
The incident left social media users baffled, and the hashtag #WhatJustHappened immediately started trending on Twitter. Even the seat fillers in the audience were unsure of what was going on, contemplating whether they should fill in for Will Smith or if they should run for cover. Celebrities like Lupita Nyong’o, who was seated behind Will Smith during the incident, couldn’t hide their bewilderment. It was a moment that made even Hollywood insiders clamor for the camera to point elsewhere.
Amidst the chaos, there were other unexpected and amusing moments at the Oscars. One such instance involved Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the director of “Drive My Car,” receiving the award for Best Foreign Film with an unnecessary translator by his side. The translator, realizing she had no role to play, began sketching Kevin Costner instead.
Another peculiar moment came when Jason Momoa, while introducing the category for Best Sound, showcased his incredible talent for burping on command. As if these nominees for achievement in sound couldn’t impress us enough, Momoa belted out an impressive burp, leaving everyone entertained.
The red carpet also had its fair share of interesting encounters, with heartthrob Timothée Chalamet making a bold statement by showing up shirtless, looking like a sexy little magician. However, his fashion choice led to an awkward moment when Sir Anthony Hopkins arrived wearing the exact same outfit. Fashion disasters are a nightmare indeed!
To cap off the evening, Will Smith made a surprising return to the stage, this time to accept the Oscar for Best Actor. During his acceptance speech, Smith expressed his desire to be a vessel of love, although many in the room would have settled for a vessel of chill-the-(bleep)-out. Will Smith‘s eventful night didn’t end there; he was also handed a WWE Smackdown belt, adding an unexpected touch to his already eventful evening.
The Late Late Show with James Corden never ceases to amaze us with its lively and unexpected content. From unexpected award show incidents to comedic moments on the red carpet, this talk show consistently delivers entertainment that leaves us asking, “What just happened?”
