During a recent episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” the host brought up some interesting news from his homeland, the United Kingdom. It was announced that Rishi Sunak, the former Finance Minister, would be the UK’s next conservative prime minister, following the footsteps of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.
As a person of Punjabi Indian descent, Sunak is not only the first person of color to lead the UK but also the first prime minister who likely owned a Limp Bizkit CD. Corden jokingly pondered whether he, at the age of 38, could become the president of the United States by the age of 42. The comedian quipped, “Four more years, and if I’m racist against the right people, I’ve got it locked up.”
However, Sunak is stepping into the role following Liz Truss’s abrupt resignation from office after a mere 44 days. This makes Truss the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. Corden humorously mused that having such a short tenure could make her quite the trivia question answer. He also took a moment to poke fun at America’s lack of knowledge about Nando’s, a popular restaurant in the UK.
Aside from political news, Corden shared his recent experience appearing on the show “Hot Ones,” where guests eat increasingly spicy chicken wings. Although he pushed through and completed all ten wings, Corden admitted that the experience was not pleasant. He shared that he consumed seven pints of milk to alleviate the heat, jokingly suggesting that ice cream would have been a great accompaniment.
Moving on, Corden playfully discussed Steve Bannon’s recent sentencing to four months in jail for defying a January 6th committee subpoena. He sarcastically remarked that Bannon is appealing the sentence, adding that this must be a phrase Bannon has never heard before.
In another election-related controversy, an Italian mayor, who happens to be a cat, is facing backlash and claims of a rigged election. The town has a tradition of electing a cat as an honorary mayor of animals. Corden found it amusing that opponents argued the election was fixed, to which the cat mayor supposedly responded, “I promise the only thing fixed is me.”
In a lighthearted moment, Corden discussed the distinct sound of cats fighting, mimicking the noise they make. He reminisced about a time when he discovered his own cat and a stranger cat engaged in a standoff over food. Corden’s playful narration of their encounter had the audience in stitches.
Towards the end of the show, Corden shared an oddity – a company has started offering custom sneakers specifically made for horses. They repurpose branded shoes for humans to fit a horse’s hoof. Corden jokingly remarked that now horses can run around in Air Force Ones, just as God intended.
As always, “The Late Late Show with James Corden” entertained its audience with its signature blend of witty banter and amusing stories. From political updates to cat elections and equine footwear, this talk show ensured a lively and entertaining experience for viewers.
