“This show is everything.
It is everything I’ve ever wanted it to be.”
That’s our show.
James Corden on ‘The Late Late Show’.
James Cordenhas bid farewell toThe Late Late Show.
), and an emotional goodbye to viewers.
“And, if I’m honest, I’ve struggled at times.
I’ve struggled to find the words to sum up what this past eight years has meant to me.
It’s almost impossible.
Frankly, I don’t know where to start.”
This show is everything.
It is everything I’ve ever wanted it to be."
He continued, “Over these past few years, I’ve watched divisions grow.
And I’ve seen and I’ve felt a sense of negativity bubbling up and at points boil over.
Corden explained that he’s considered the U.S. “a place of optimism and joy” throughout his life.
“And yes, it has flaws.
But show me a country that doesn’t.
Show me a person that doesn’t,” he said.
“We are all trying to figure this out.
We are all more the same than we are different.”
“That’s all this show has ever been about.
“Thank you for letting me do this.
Thank you for letting me into your home every night,” he concluded.
“I’ve never taken for granted what an absolute privilege this has been.”
“Part of me thinks, ‘Why not stay here forever?’
/ But deep in my heart, I just know,” Corden tearfully continued.
His parting words were simple and sweet.
“Thank you so much for your time, everybody,” he said.
“I will miss you.
Watch Corden’s finalLate Lateepisode in full above.
