James Corden is bidding farewell to The Late Late Show.
E! Information has realized that the late night-time host, who took over the present from Craig Ferguson in March 2015, is exiting the speak present after signing a one-year extension to his contract. He is set to depart forward of summer season 2023.
“It has been it is an actually exhausting resolution to depart as a result of I am so immensely happy with the present,” Corden advised Deadline, who first broke the information. “I am thrilled to be extending [for a year]. I all the time thought I would do it for 5 years after which go away after which I stayed on. I’ve actually been fascinated with it for a very long time, considering whether or not there may be yet another journey.”
Corden added, “My bosses right here at CBS have been extremely supportive and terribly affected person with me whereas I made this resolution.
He went on to specify the same sentiment within the opening monologue of his April 28 episode, noting, “After I began this journey, it was all the time going to be simply that. It was going to be a journey, a journey. I by no means noticed it as my ultimate vacation spot, you understand? And I by no means need this present to overstay its welcome in any method. I all the time need to love making it. And I actually assume in 12 months from now might be an excellent time to maneuver on and see what else may be on the market.