James Corden on ‘Carpool Karaoke’ scandal: Is it worse than ‘Cats’?

James Corden has lastly spoken out about these “Carpool Karaoke” hoax accusations.

In a monologue on Wednesday evening’s episode of “The Late Late Present,” the host clapped again at his haters for the primary time.

“I’ve not too long ago been a sufferer of a scandal within the media,” he says, sounding genuinely distressed.

“I wish to get forward of all the pieces and guarantee you that these accusations aren’t true,” Corden continues. “I’m speaking in regards to the folks saying that I don’t drive the automotive throughout ‘Carpool Karaoke.’ Now I actually hate that I’m about to say this, however faux information.”

It began on Jan. 22, when a viral tweet alleged that the speak present host doesn’t truly drive the automotive throughout the present’s well-liked musical section, which options Corden and well-known musical visitors singing alongside to their songs in a automotive.

“Noticed James Corden and Justin Bieber filming carpool karaoke and for this reason I’ve belief points — he isn’t even driving!” a fan noticed on Twitter, accompanied by a video with extra than 13 million views.

“Late Late Present” govt producer Ben Winston later took to Twitter to defend Corden and “Karaoke,” saying, “Not true! We solely use a rig after we are doing a ‘stunt’ as a part of the Carpool — when it could be unimaginable for James to drive! This has occurred solely perhaps four occasions in 50 or so carpools… Security is vital!”

Corden took to the mic Wednesday to make clear that he at all times drives the automotive until they’re doing one thing which may not be protected. “Ninety-five p.c of the time, I actually am endangering the lives of the world’s greatest pop stars,” he says. “It’s TV, and typically we do stuff only for the sake of leisure!”

For “transparency,” he offers a listing of each “Carpool Karaoke” the place he’s used a tow, which incorporates Meghan Trainor, Migos, Cardi B, Likelihood the Rapper, and Justin Bieber on Bieber’s third time on the present.

“Look, I’m simply shocked that I’ve performed one thing that’s upset folks extra than ‘Cats,’” Corden says.