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What is it about James Corden that makes him considered so unlikable?
- Thread starter CloseTalker
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His sitcom is one of the most watched programmes so he's probably popular. I guess it's like Ant and Dec where they're very popular, millions of fans but if you're not in that circle, like the rest of the country, you're not afraid of saying you hate them. Celebrity Over exposure to the rest.
Fuck me you couldn't have described it better.
This is why for me, exactly this. I'm just no where near articulate enough to put that feeling into words.
Bit late responding to this post but I've had a couple people who've worked directly with him on some TV and other projects and... well let's just say they'd like to avoid him in the future if at all possible lol
I've heard some bad things about Corden but also good things. Most of the friends I have that work on the show are pretty happy there.
Pete Holmes, on the other hand, is absolutely awful and nobody has anything good to say about that guy
Pete Holmes, on the other hand, is absolutely awful and nobody has anything good to say about that guy
He and Fallon seem phony as fuck. It always seems they try way too hard to try and be likable and affable in a way that for most others in their positions comes naturally. Maybe that's not how they are but it's the vibe I get from their shows. Zero genuineness or authenticity. Like the type of person who laughs hysterically (to an over the top degree) at your jokes and then shits on you the moment you walk away.
Nope! Pete Holmes is absolutely awful to anyone who he isn't sucking up to. Sorry!!
I call bullshit!
Most comedians and writers really like Pete Holmes. I don't think he is a suck up at all, but his act is generally not overly offensive.
Holy shit I meant Fallon, not Kimmel. Kimmel seems a bit assholish but at least it seems authentic.
I was about to say. The late shows get a lot of shit, but Kimmel and Meyers to a degree are generally entertaining.
I don't know what to tell you. Believe it or don't. I've lived in Los Angeles for 10 years, in comedy and writing circles. I've heard, personally, about a half-dozen awful stories about Pete Holmes being truly terrible to younger/lower people in his orbit, but being a sycophantic choirboy to anyone he thinks could help him.
I saw one such interaction happen in front of my eyes on one production, where he called a younger girl's hair a homophobic slur TO HER FACE and made her cry. It was completely out of bounds and ridiculous. I don't need to hear any justification on it, I was there, I can't prove it, so believe it or don't.
Three comedians I've heard the worst stories about:
Ellen DeGeneres
Pete Holmes
Kumail Nanjiani
Guys like Corden, I know more people in that orbit but haven't heard as many bad things. I think it's more like Corden is like a Jay Leno type where he's a dork and easy to make fun of, but his staff actually likes him. That's not the case as much for Ellen or Pete, and to a somewhat lesser degree, Kumail.
Believe it or don't!
I have a friend who works in the nyc comedy world. A few years ago she told me Jim Gaffigan had been quietly banned from a few NYC comedy clubs for propositioning staff. I didn't give it much credence until her stories about both Charlie Rose and Garrison Keillor came true. Believe it or don't!
So can you share your stories about Ellen?
Also, thanks for reminding me about Believe it or Don't. I haven't thought about that since I was a child.
I've been hearing shit about Holmes for years. Thomas Middleditch and TJ Miller as well, and look where that last one ended up.
The Ellen stuff I've heard is just that she's a bully to staff, like very cutting and mean-spirited. I can't recall anything specific though, its just something I've heard from different people.
He's successful mainly for being super confident, and that's it, which riles a lot of people up by making them jealous... myself included if i'm honest.
Sure there are stories of him being difficult but that's not why the general populace reacts the way it does.
Sure there are stories of him being difficult but that's not why the general populace reacts the way it does.
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I don't mind the musical acts or the sunts he does with celebrities, but...
when covid started the monologue on his show started to focus on the crew of the Late Late Show and they are so funny. Everyone is lovable and they seem to have so much fun. It´s really a breath of fresh air. I love it. Those 12-18 minute videos are a must watch for me every morning
when covid started the monologue on his show started to focus on the crew of the Late Late Show and they are so funny. Everyone is lovable and they seem to have so much fun. It´s really a breath of fresh air. I love it. Those 12-18 minute videos are a must watch for me every morning
I haven't given him much time but I've also never been impressed by much he's done. The fact that he got Craig Ferguson's slot alone is an impossible act to follow. Ferguson was cranky and sometimes not funny, but he was always great to listen to and was like the only talk show host who stood up for Britney before it was cool to do so.
not saying Corden couldn't win me over but he's like Fallon level bad at times and usually at best from what I've seen unremarkable. Tho I haven't checked out some of the good segments I've heard about in the past year
not saying Corden couldn't win me over but he's like Fallon level bad at times and usually at best from what I've seen unremarkable. Tho I haven't checked out some of the good segments I've heard about in the past year
I always saw him as trying to be a Paddy McGuinness, but completely devoid of any of the charm required to pull it off.
The only bit of his I really liked was the fake Beckham statue one, because it pushed Becks to the absolute limit of politeness.
To quote Frankie Boyle: "Honestly, I just think James Corden should play some smaller venues, because I'm having a hard time finding a crossbow with the necessary range."
It's like fate walked into any random UK city centre bar on a Friday night and approached the biggest loudmouth in a group of the most obnoxious, unfunny louts, put their hand on his shoulder and whispered, "I'm going to make you a star."
Huh, I'm surprised he hasn't heard anything about Corden being a dick. Maybe the stories going around are just people shit-stirring. But yeah, he just has a really annoying quality about him.
It's not that he hasn't heard anything, he's just not that bothered by Corden being a dickhead. What he hates is the overexcited act.
