End of an Era: James Corden to Conclude Hosting Duties on 'The Late Late Show'
In a surprising turn of events, James Corden announced his departure from "The Late Late Show" on CBS, effective spring 2023. This marks the end of almost 30 years of the popular late-night talk show on the network.
The original host of "The Late Late Show" was Tom Snyder in 1995, but Corden took over in 2015, bringing popular segments like "Carpool Karaoke" and "Crosswalk the Musical" to the show. His tenure was marked by celebrity interviews, musical performances, and a unique brand of humour that resonated with audiences.
The void left by Corden's departure will be filled by a reboot of the panel comedy game show "@midnight," which originally aired on Comedy Central from 2013 to 2017. Unlike the traditional talk-show format, "@midnight" is a game show where comedians answer questions about the internet. Notably, Stephen Colbert is involved as an executive producer of the reboot, although the original host Chris Hardwick is not returning.
This shift in the late-night slot away from the traditional talk-show format aligns with broader trends in late-night TV, where networks are reconsidering formats amid declining traditional TV audiences and changing viewing habits. The reboot of "@midnight" features guests partaking in internet-inspired games, which viewers found fun.
The structure and style of the rebooted "@midnight" will be significantly different from Corden's host-centric late-night talk show. Instead, it will be more interactive and game-oriented, emphasizing rapid-fire comedic internet trivia rather than the talk show format that defined Corden's tenure. This indicates a move from a host-centric late-night talk show to an ensemble-based comedy panel game.
The announcements of these departures, including Trevor Noah's from "The Daily Show" last fall, have caused mixed reactions among fans. The circumstances leading to the end of these shows, such as "The Late Late Show" and "The Daily Show," are currently unknown.
As "The Late Late Show" comes to an end, fans are left wondering about the future of late-night TV. Other shows ending include Full Frontal With Samantha Bee and Desus & Mero, leaving fans wondering about potential replacements.
James Corden's departure from "The Late Late Show" means that Stephen Colbert will have another hour of the show. Colbert, who hosts The Late Show, will now have a stronger presence on CBS's late-night lineup.
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[1] Fox News, "@midnight" is returning to TV, replacing James Corden's "The Late Late Show" on CBS, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/at-midnight-is-returning-to-tv-replacing-james-cordens-the-late-late-show-on-cbs [3] Variety, Late-Night TV is Rebooting, https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/late-night-tv-reboots-1235086851/
- The departure of James Corden from "The Late Late Show" paves the way for a new era in pop-culture entertainment, as the rebooted panel comedy game show "@midnight" takes over, focusing on internet-inspired games and comedic trivia.
- With celebrities like Stephen Colbert involved in the reboot of "@midnight," the shift away from traditional talk shows towards more interactive and game-oriented formats is a reflection of the changing landscape of entertainment, particularly in late-night TV.
