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CBS Finds Some British Guy to Host The Late Late Show

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Actor James Corden attends the
Hello, James Corden. Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

After much speculation, it appears CBS might have found its new host for the The Late Late Show. The Wrap is reporting that James Corden is the white man for the job. Industry insiders confirm to Vulture that conversations are taking place. “Who?” you almost definitely asked. Corden is a British comic actor/stage performer/singer/writer who created and starred in the popular English sitcom Gavin & Stacey; won a Tony for Best Actor in 2010 for starring in One Man, Two Guvnors; and sang on the No. 1 single “Shout.” For more information on him, read our explainer. His relationship nickname with Stephen Colbert is “Stemes Cordbert.”

CBS Finds New Late Late Show Host