GIRL ABOUT TOWN: Is little-known British comedian Jack Whitehall about to take over the reins of The Late late Show from James Corden?

By Charlotte Griffiths, Diary Editor For The Mail On Sunday

Published: 00:02 BST, 11 February 2018 | Updated: 16:09 BST, 11 February 2018

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As James Corden ponders a return to Britain from Hollywood, I hear he is lining up comedian Jack Whitehall to be his replacement as host of The Late Late Show.

My LA moles tell me that James and writing partner Ben Winston are trying to help Jack crack America by introducing him to the chat show’s execs.

James and Marlborough-educated Jack are old pals, having appeared together on Sky 1’s hit A League Of Their Own for 12 series.

But Jack, 29, announced on Friday that he has quit the programme, saying: ‘I want to explore new opportunities – I would like to do more in America.’

He is set to host the Brit Awards later this month and a source tells me: ‘James will fly Jack over to meet his bosses. Jack just needs to get through the Brits first.’

James and Marlborough-educated Jack are old pals, having appeared together on Sky 1’s hit A League Of Their Own for 12 series

Megan Markle's half-sister signs £40,000 deal with ITV to become Good Morning Britain's new wedding correspondent

Samantha’s co-operation proves that she is in no danger of being on the guest list for the big event in Windsor on May 19

Meghan Markle’s blood will be boiling when she hears that her half-sister, Samantha Grant, has been working behind the scenes at ITV to help the station prepare its Royal Wedding coverage for Good Morning Britain.

Samantha’s co-operation proves that she is in no danger of being on the guest list for the big event in Windsor on May 19.

However, the 52-year-old is unlikely to have any insider knowledge of Meghan’s plans, having been well and truly frozen out for numerous indiscretions, culminating in the upcoming publication of her tell-all book, The Diary Of Princess Pushy’s Sister.