'This is a dream come true': James Corden set to bring The Late Late Show to the UK for three special episodes
He's become a household name in the States thanks to his star turn hosting The Late Late Show.
And James Corden is now set to bring the US chat show to his native Britain this summer with three special episodes.
The former Gavin & Stacey favourite is heading to London this June, with the three installments broadcast exclusively on Sky 1 and NOW TV in the UK.
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Coming home: James Corden is set to bring the US chat show to his native Britain this summer with three special episodes
Filmed at Westminster’s Central Hall, London the show’s signature musical and comedy segments - including Carpool Karaoke - will also be given a British twist.
Speaking about his forthcoming trip, Corden said: 'To bring The Late Late Show to the UK is a dream come true for me. I'm incredibly proud of the show and we're going to do our best to make this week in London memorable.'
Adam MacDonald, Director of Sky 1, added: 'I’m beyond excited that James and The Late Late Show are coming to the UK for three very special episodes.
On home turf: Filmed at Westminster’s Central Hall, London the show’s signature musical and comedy segments - including Carpool Karaoke - will also be given a British twist
'James is hugely loved by the Sky 1 audience and it will be a proud moment for the channel to share what he and The Late Late Show gang have in store for us.'
Sky 1 will broadcast the three home-grown episodes from 7-9 June at 10pm and they will be also be available on NOW TV.
A teaser clip was released, showing Corden and bandleader Reggie Watts packing for the trip.
British born and bredL Sky 1 will broadcast the three home-grown episodes from 7-9 June at 10pm and they will be also be available on NOW TV
James has seen his popularity across the pond soar, with the show's official YouTube channel reached the 10million subscribers landmark this week.
According to Tubular Labs, the CBS show boast the three most viewed ate night videos on YouTube.
Adele's Carpool Karaoke sits in the top spot with 153 million views, Justin Bieber is in number two with 109 million views, and One Direction are in third with 98 million views.
Popular: James has seen his popularity across the pond soar, with the show's official YouTube channel reached the 10million subscribers landmark this week
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