On a recent episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, the audience was in for a treat with special guests Molly Shannon, Josh Groban, and Big Thief. The energy was high, and Corden jokingly referred to it as a “big show.” But beyond the humor and banter, there was an underlying sense of gravitas to the episode.
Corden playfully asked the audience if they would consider the show as one with gravitas, and despite the word being a tongue twister, it was clear that there was something special about this particular episode. However, delving into the intricacies of the US economy was not on the agenda for the night. Corden expressed his lack of understanding, stating, “My PhD is in microeconomics, so I leave the macro stuff to the experts.”
From there, the discussion moved onto lighter topics, such as the White House Correspondents Dinner and President Biden’s decision to skip the eating portion of the event. Corden hilariously remarked that it wasn’t much of a sacrifice since Biden usually eats dinner around 3:30.
But the real entertainment highlight came when Corden shared some political news. He revealed that former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, is running in a special election to fill the state’s empty congressional house seat. However, she faces a unique opponent – none other than Santa Claus himself.
Yes, you read that correctly. Santa Claus, whose legal name is indeed Santa Claus, is a liberal city councilman from North Pole, Alaska. Corden quipped about the challenge Palin will face if she wins, saying, “What do you say, absolutely destroyed Santa Claus?” The audience laughed at the absurdity of it all.
Corden shared more insights into Santa’s political views, mentioning his support for Bernie Sanders and advocacy for child welfare, with a slight twist – it all depends on whether the child has been naughty or nice. The humor continued as Corden playfully imagined scandalous campaign strategies between Palin and Santa Claus, but without venturing into any actual scandals.
Next, Corden couldn’t resist bringing up an intriguing piece of news from Canada. The Canadian government is considering adding a specific set of crimes to their criminal code – crimes committed on the moon. Corden humorously mused about the possibility of being arrested for moon murder, emphasizing the entertainment value that could come from such a concept.
The episode took an unexpected turn as Corden delivered some personal news of his own. After hosting the show for seven and a half years, he announced that he had signed a new contract to continue hosting for one more year before stepping down. Corden expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and stated that he never saw the show as his final destination.
Despite the bittersweet announcement, Corden reassured the audience that they still had a year of incredible content ahead. He promised surprises, sketches, and plenty of tears as they aim to make this final year the best one yet.
As the episode came to a close, the audience departed with a mix of emotions – laughter, anticipation, and a touch of sadness. The Late Late Show with James Corden had certainly left a lasting impression, showcasing the perfect blend of entertainment and gravitas that keeps viewers coming back for more.
