Ep 138. 8/1/19 (Jamie Bell, The Bird and the Bee)
- August 1, 2019
On the 138th episode of season four of The Late Late Show with James Corden, which aired on August 1st, 2019, host James Corden welcomed actor Jamie Bell and musical duo The Bird and the Bee as his guests.
The episode began with James Corden's signature monologue, where he joked about current news and pop culture events. He then introduced Jamie Bell, who is known for his roles in movies such as Billy Elliot, Fantastic Four, and Rocketman. Bell discussed his latest film, Skin, which is based on the true story of a former skinhead who left the white supremacist movement and turned his life around. Bell plays the lead role in the movie and talked about the challenges he faced in portraying the character's journey.
After the interview with Jamie Bell, The Bird and the Bee took the stage to perform their latest single, "Hot for Teacher," which is a cover of the classic Van Halen song. The duo consists of Inara George and Greg Kurstin, who is a Grammy-winning producer and has worked with artists such as Adele, Sia, and Foo Fighters. Their performance was followed by a commercial break.
When the show returned, James Corden introduced a segment called "Side Effects May Include," which is a comedic look at the side effects of everyday things. In this episode, Corden explored the side effects of online shopping, including the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for a package to arrive and the disappointment of opening it to find that it doesn't live up to expectations.
Next, Corden sat down with Jamie Bell again, this time to play a game called "Bell or No Bell." In the game, Corden would read out a statement, and Bell had to guess whether it was a real fact about his life or a made-up one. The game was entertaining and provided some interesting insights into Bell's personal life. For example, Bell revealed that he once played ping pong with Vladimir Putin.
The Bird and the Bee returned to the stage for their second performance, where they played their song "Runaway." The song had a nostalgic '80s feel to it, with George's soulful vocals and Kurstin's keyboard melodies.
The episode's final segment was "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts," a recurring game on the show. Corden and Bell took turns asking each other embarrassing or uncomfortable questions. If the person being asked didn't want to answer, they had to eat a disgusting food item, such as bird saliva or fish eyes. The segment provided some hilarious moments, including when Bell had to eat a bull penis instead of answering a question about his worst kiss.
Overall, the August 1st, 2019 episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden was an entertaining mix of interviews, performances, and comedy segments. Jamie Bell was a great guest, providing insight into his latest film and sharing some funny stories about his life. The Bird and the Bee's performances were also highlights of the episode, showcasing their unique sound and talent. Fans of the show will surely enjoy this episode.
