You’re not over the hill yet, James Corden. The embattled talk show host hasn’t had it easy lately, and following a major restaurant drama involving Balthazar owner Keith McNally, Corden is back in the hot seat after Mel B dubbed him one of the “biggest assholes” she has ever known has ever met in the industry.
The Spice Girl made her bold claim when she appeared on tonight’s episode of the British talk show, The Great Narstie Show. When the presenter asked her to reveal who was on her list, the Spice Girl singer replied: “Well, there are a few. James Corden, Geri Halliwell, Jessie J and I,” per entertainment tonight.
Mel B gave more insight into her Beef with Corden, adding, “I think you always have to be nice to the people you work with, whether it’s production, cinematography, sound or lighting.”
She continued, “We all work for the same cause, so you should always be nice, and he wasn’t very nice.” The former America’s Got Talent However, the judge did not elaborate on her comments, ET noted that she had a cameo appearance on an episode of Corden The Late Late Show in 2018.
Corden, who has hosted the late-night program since 2014, announced his departure earlier this year, saying he doesn’t want his show to “overshoot reception in any way.” He is expected to leave the show in 2023. Fortunately, he has avoided being the subject of a workplace scandal (unlike Ellen Degeneres) as his current and former employees have not reported unfair treatment.
On the contrary, 2020 vulture reported that he personally covered the paychecks for around 60 workers who have been furloughed during the pandemic.
But that doesn’t mean he has a brilliant track record with others. In October, he ended his feud with McNally after the restaurant owner went public on Instagram with Corden’s alleged “abusive behavior” at the restaurant, which included harassing his staff and demanding free drinks.
On an episode of his talk show, Corden admitted to making “a rude comment,” adding, “I worked in restaurants for years. I have such respect and appreciation for anyone who does a job like this.”
Either Corden’s associates have super thick NDAs or he’s really living a double life because something isn’t right.