Late night TV hosts old and new called on James Corden to keep their secrets — including the “fake laugh for when a guest tells a story that isn’t funny” — during his final episode of the “Late Late Show” on Thursday.
Corden, who began his run at CBS in March 2015, hosted the his last episode of his talk show on Thursday with appearances from Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman in his bedroom.
The sketch began with Meyers and Kimmel at Corden’s bedside detailing which secrets they hope he can keep following his exit. Colbert then emerged from Corden’s bedroom closet.
“Well, you stick around, we’ll be right back with more — James Corden everybody,” said Colbert as he laughed before switching to a serious look.
Meyers offered one of his signature “Closer Looks” at Corden’s musical habits, specifically his “No Lockdowns Anymore” number with Ariana Grande from June 2021.
“And after that, there was immediately another lockdown,” said Meyers.
Colbert then warned that Corden will grow a “God-spoke-to-me-from-a-bush” beard in his late night retirement.
That’s when Letterman chimed in.
“God did speak to me and he told me I don’t need to be in this bit,” the bearded late night legend said.
The sketch concluded with a surprise reveal of former “Daily Show” Trevor Noah alongside Corden on “The Masked Singer.”
Watch the “Late Late Show” sketch below.