James Corden to depart 'The Late Late Show' in Spring 2023
James Corden, host of "The Late Late Show" plans to leave the show after just one more season.
The talk show host extended his agreement with CBS through spring 2023, and discussed the decision to leave in his opening monologue Thursday.
"I have some news of my own to share with you. Seven and a half years ago, I started hosting this show, and there is no other way to put it, it has changed my life. I love it. I love all the people that work here. I am so proud of what we've achieved. It's been beyond my wildest, wildest dreams. So, I'm happy to announce today that I've signed a new contract to carry on hosting 'The Late Late Show.'
The other half is, the sadder news is, I've decided to sign on for one more year on the show and that this will be my last year hosting the 'The Late Late Show.'
This will be my last year hosting the show. When I started this journey, it was always going to be just that. It was going to be a journey, an adventure. I never saw it as my final destination, you know? And I never want this show to overstay its welcome in any way. I always want to love making it. And I really think in a year from now that will be a good time to move on and see what else might be out there. Okay?
But I've got to tell you, we are not leaving today. We still have a to go and we are all determined to make this the best year have ever had making this show. We are going out with a bang. There is going to be Carpools, and Crosswalks, and sketches and other surprises.
And there will be tears. There will be so many tears 'cause this has been the hardest decision I've ever had to make, it really has. I've never taken this job for granted. Ever. Not once. And..the fact that you watch us at home or you watch us online, wherever you are all over the world. The fact that we get to try and entertain you and spend time with you is an absolute privilege for me and every single person who makes this show. Here's to the next 12 months and it's going to be a blast. I promise you that."
President and CEO of CBS, George Cheeks, also released a statement about his experience working with Corden.
"Seven years ago, James Corden came to the U.S. and took television by storm, with huge creative and comedic swings that resonated in a big way with viewers on-air and online. From 'Crosswalk the Musical' to the legendary 'Carpool Karaoke,' and every unique comedy segment he introduced, James has truly reimagined many elements of the late night format. He has also been the consummate network showman, entertaining audiences from his nightly perch at Television City as well as the Tony and Grammy stage.
"In my two years at CBS, I've had the privilege to see James' creative genius up close and experience his valuable partnership with CBS, both as a performer and a producer. We wish he could stay longer, but we are very proud he made CBS his American Home and this partnership will extend one more season on 'The Late Late Show.'"
By the end of his contract, Corden will have hosted the popular talk show for eight and half years.