British comedian and talk show host James Cordon will leave The Late Late Show on CBS in 2023 after eight years in office, a network spokesman said on Thursday, a departure that could signal a bigger change in the direction of late television .
Cordon began hosting the weekly show in the United States in 2015 and caused a stir with his viral karaoke segments of Carpool, where he sang along with stars including Adele and Lady Gaga.
The comedian’s contract was due to expire in August, but he agreed to host the show for another season, which will run until next spring.
Cordon announced the decision during a recording of an episode Thursday night in Los Angeles, a spokesman said.
Earlier, the comedian had signaled that he might consider relocating, including telling Variety last December that he “honestly” didn’t know if he would renew his contract and that he had never actually seen the job as a final destination. I saw it as a stop on a journey. ”
Viewers of shows like Corden’s have plummeted in recent years, the New York Times reported, and several other prominent late-night hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, also have contracts to end soon, a situation that raises bigger questions. about directing late-night shows built around the personalities of aging male comedians.
CBS did not immediately respond to a request for comment on who could be wiretapped to replace Cordon on The Late Late Show or whether the show will definitely continue after his departure.
“Seven years ago, James Cordon came to the United States and took over television with huge creative and comedic changes that resonated greatly with viewers online and online,” said George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS.
“We want him to be able to stay longer, but we are very proud that CBS has made its home in the United States and that this partnership will extend another season of The Late Late Show,” added Cheeks.
In 2020, Cordon said he and his family missed England, telling the Sun it was “a night at home” and that the pandemic had heightened that sentiment, according to the New York Times.
Several American television critics have suggested that Amber Ruffin, a comedian who currently has his own late-night show on NBC’s Peacock streaming service, would be a good choice to replace Cordon. Nearly a decade ago, Rufin became the first black woman to write for an online late-night talk show.
Cordon, 43, has also hosted the Tony and Grammy Awards and has appeared in films, including the captivating but critically acclaimed musical Cat.
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