Replace 3/31/20: James Corden kicked off his Homefest monologue on Monday night time with a dose of self-awareness, saying, “Thanks for becoming a member of me on what’s with out query one of many strangest specials I am ever more likely to make.” The Late Late Show host instantly set a sobering tone by admitting that he’s simply as confused and out of his depth within the age of COVID-19 as the vast majority of his viewers. Capturing from his storage, Corden joked, “None of us actually know what day it’s. I am pitching for a Sunday in Might, however I do not know. That is the primary time in two and a half weeks that I’ve not been sporting sweatpants.”
Nevertheless, he shortly grew to become critical once more, acknowledging that loads of individuals had been probably watching the particular alone, and recognizing what a “unusual and terrifying time” it’s. “I would like you to know that we’re all on this collectively,” he added. Corden went on to make it clear that the general message of Homefest — which featured distant performances from John Legend, Billie Eilish, BTS, Dua Lipa, and Andrea Bocelli and cameos by different celebrities — was to convey individuals collectively in essentially the most socially accountable manner.
“In some ways, in essentially the most distinctive manner, this virus has introduced us all collectively,” a visibly emotional Corden mentioned. “It is united us in one thing. This virus has proven that we’re all equal, we’re all merely human.”
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Corden quickly welcomed Legend, who carried out “Actions” from his house in Los Angeles, in addition to Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell, who sang “Every thing I Needed” from elsewhere in L.A. In London, Lipa carried out “Do not Cease Now,” nearly accompanied by her band, back-up singers, and dancers, and in South Korea, the boys of BTS, who’re self-isolating collectively, dropped in with a efficiency of “Boy with Luv.” Corden additionally checked in with Bocelli, who’s quarantining in Italy and carried out “Con te partirò.” Will Ferrell confirmed as much as give his personal efficiency of the songs he sings whereas washing his fingers, and David Blaine did some quarantine magic.
Earlier than welcoming Ben Platt and the solid of the Broadway present Expensive Evan Hansen, Corden used his final moments to precise that he, too, has been anxious and uncontrolled. “I’ve discovered I simply get kind of overwhelmed with disappointment in all of it, actually. And the reality is, what I’ve realized is it is okay, it is alright to really feel a bit unhappy; it is okay to really feel anxious and one of the best factor we will all do is try to breathe via that and try to put our minds in a constructive place and suppose, ‘What can I do to assist another person who may be feeling like this?'”
He went on to drill house the group side of all of it, saying, “Simply me speaking to you now has made me really feel a bit lighter, and I discovered that after I’ve referred to as mates or FaceTimed my mother and father or my sisters, reaching out to another person you suppose may be struggling, too, is just about one of the best factor we will do proper now. As a result of we’ll completely get via this. We are going to, and that is why we needed to make this present, to share in these emotions collectively.”
Homefest got down to elevate cash for the CDC Foundation and Save the Children, which Corden inspired viewers to donate to in the event that they had been financially ready.
Take a look at a number of the performances under.
Beforehand 3/25/20: Within the spirit of bringing individuals collectively whereas additionally staying responsibly aside, CBS will air Homefest: James Corden’s Late Late Present Particular, hosted by James Corden. The present, which Corden is internet hosting from his storage, will characteristic musical performances from Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, BTS, John Legend, Dua Lipa, and Andrea Bocelli. He’ll additionally converse to Will Ferrell, David Blaine, and extra — all from the protection of their properties.
Corden and the featured celebrities will urge viewers to observe pointers from the CDC and authorities officers to assist stop the unfold of coronavirus and cut back pressure on the medical group. These tuning in may even be inspired to donate to the CDC Foundation and Feed the Children.
Earlier this week, Corden gave his first message to followers since manufacturing was suspended on the Late Late Show because of the unfold of COVID-19, within the type of an emotional tribute on the five-year anniversary of his present. Within the video, he mentioned, “That is the strangest, strangest time, and all we have ever needed to do on our present was convey you some gentle at nighttime within the nook of your room each night time, and we will do our greatest in some unspecified time in the future to proceed attempting to do this.”
This coming Monday, we’re bringing individuals collectively to maintain them aside.
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Corden’s particular comes on the heels of the primary coronavirus profit live performance, Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America, which was hosted by Elton John and aired Sunday night time on Fox. CBS may even ship a primetime live performance particular with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood referred to as Garth & Trisha Live!on Wednesday, April 1 at 9 p.m. ET, with a tape delay for west coast audiences.
Homefest: James Corden’s Late Late Present Particular will air on Monday, March 30 at 10/11c on CBS.
John Legend, James Corden, and Billie Eilish