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# Watch Flying Kristen Bell and James Corden Flunk This Duet in the Air

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by 

[Kate Samuelson](https://time.com/author/kate-samuelson/)


## Kate Samuelson


Mar 29, 2017 6:09 PM UTC

by 

[Kate Samuelson](https://time.com/author/kate-samuelson/)


## Kate Samuelson


Mar 29, 2017 6:09 PM UTC

Love doesn’t always lift us up where we belong, a ‘disastrous’ arial duet between [James Corden](http://time.com/4711121/james-corden-jimmy-fallon-trump-interview-critics/) and [Kristen Bell](http://motto.time.com/4707886/kristen-bell-dax-shepard-marriage-therapy/) proved on last night’s episode of _The Late Late Show._

The pair were performing a heartfelt rendition of the throwback classic, “Up Where We Belong,” when they experienced some technical difficulties. When the duo chimed in with the chorus, Bell was whisked upwards – in keeping with the song’s lyrics – while Corden remained firmly on the ground.

After expressing his irritation, Corden was eventually lifted too – but as he ascended, Bell found herself descending back down. “We’re supposed to be even!” she jokingly cried, while Corden somehow managed to keep a straight face. 

Remarkably, the performance continued while the crew ‘attempted’ to level the two stars. “We can fix it in post \[production\] can’t we?” Corden laughed as he was finally returned to the floor. 

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