--- title: James Corden Will Host The Late Late Show description: The Tony Award-winning Brit will replace the long-time Scottish host in 2015 canonical: https://time.com/3303815/james-corden-late-late-show-host/ author: Alexandra Sifferlin article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2014-09-08T16:06:18.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-02-21T10:03:37.899Z article:section: Entertainment og:title: James Corden is New Host of The Late Late Show og:description: The Tony Award-winning Brit will replace the long-time Scottish host in 2015 og:url: https://time.com/3303815/james-corden-late-late-show-host/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3d047725774b4c2f/6986a25ae8524b65be604960/james-corden.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: "One Chance" Portraits - 2013 Toronto International Film Festival og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: James Corden is New Host of The Late Late Show twitter:description: The Tony Award-winning Brit will replace the long-time Scottish host in 2015 twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3d047725774b4c2f/6986a25ae8524b65be604960/james-corden.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # James Corden Is the New Host of _The Late Late Show_ by [Alexandra Sifferlin](https://time.com/author/alexandra-sifferlin/) ## Alexandra Sifferlin Sep 8, 2014 4:06 PM UTC  Actor James Corden poses at the Guess Portrait Studio during 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 9, 2013 in Toronto. Actor James Corden poses at the Guess Portrait Studio during 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 9, 2013 in Toronto.Larry Busacca—Getty Images by [Alexandra Sifferlin](https://time.com/author/alexandra-sifferlin/) ## Alexandra Sifferlin Sep 8, 2014 4:06 PM UTC British comedian and actor James Corden will replace Craig Ferguson as host of _The Late Late Show,_ [CBS confirms](https://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/releases/view?id=40637). Ferguson announced he would be leaving the show after 10 years last month. Corden currently stars in the film _Begin Again_ with Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo. He has performed, written, and produced popular TV shows in the Uniked Kingdom, and is a Tony Award winner for his role in _One Man, Two Guvnors_. “James Corden is a rare entertainment force who combines irresistible charm, warmth and originality with a diverse range of creative instincts and performance talent,” said Nina Tassler, chairman of CBS Entertainment in a statement. “He is the ultimate multi-hyphenate – a writer, creator and performer who is loved and respected in every medium he touches, including theater, comedy, music, film and television.” Corden has won several awards for his work in comedy, and will also star in the upcoming film _Into the Woods_ scheduled to come out Christmas Day. “I can’t describe how thrilled and honored I am to be taking over from the brilliant Craig Ferguson,” said Corden in a statement. “To be asked to host such a prestigious show on America’s #1 network is hugely exciting. 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