Jason Bell/CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved(LOS ANGELES) — James Corden shared a warm and inspirational reflection on his native country only three days after the recent London terror attacks. The host of The Late Late Show with James Corden is in London with his show this week and had arrived with his staff and crew before the attacks took place in Borough Market near London Bridge.
With Big Ben in the distance behind him, Corden welcomed viewers to the show with a pre-taped opening and spoke fondly of his city in light of the recent tragedy, punctuating that above all, “This is not a country that feels afraid.”
“I’m so sad, when I think about all the times since I took this job that I’ve had to open our show talking about such atrocities. Trying to find the right words to say is impossible because there are none. But this time it felt incredibly close to home,” Corden said noting that The Late Late Show staff were all staying in a hotel close to where the attack took place.
“Now some people might say it’s a strange time to do a variety show from this city. I couldn’t disagree more,” Corden continued, saying, “We’re going to bring you the silliest, stupidest, most fun-packed shows we’ve ever made for you to celebrate London, and Britain and everything it has to offer. And you know what? The people who carried out that attack, they would hate that, too.
“I’m so proud to be broadcasting here from my hometown. I’m proud to show off its beauty, its diversity, and its stoic British determination to let nothing or anybody stand in our way. This is not a country that feels afraid,” he said.
The Late Late Show with James Corden airs weeknights at 12:35 a.m. on CBS.
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