James Corden’s Final Episode Draws 1.43M Viewers
James Corden bid farewell to CBS ‘The Late Late Show’ with a record-breaking audience on Thursday night. The final episode drew 1.43 million viewers, an impressive 77% increase from the show’s season-to-date average live+same-day viewership of about 806,000. It was also the show’s largest audience on any day of the week since January 2021 following the AFC Championship Game.
Star-Studded Farewell Show and Primetime Special
To help say goodbye to its late-night star, CBS set aside an hour in primetime for a pre-taped special that included video montages and candy-coated skits so Corden could show off his singing chops. The primetime special averaged 3.65 million total viewers, up 32% from the 2.77M viewers who tuned in for the 2019 episode.
Corden’s Final Guests and Carpool Karaoke
James Corden ended his eight-year run as host with his final guests Will Ferrell and Harry Styles, as well as one last edition of Carpool Karaoke with his old pal Adele. Throughout his final season, Corden earned 523 million video views. Adele’s final Carpool Karaoke posted a bit early on April 24, currently has 13.1 million views on YouTube.
The Late Late Show Takes Over Social Media
Late-night TV often does pretty well on social media, as clips from the surface of the interview. According to CBS, Thursday’s episode of ‘The Late Late Show’ was the #1 social non-sports program on broadcast TV.
FAQ
What was the audience size for the final episode of ‘The Late Late Show’?
The final episode of ‘The Late Late Show’ drew 1.43 million viewers, a 77% increase from the show’s season-to-date average live+same-day viewership of about 806,000.
Who were James Corden’s final guests?
James Corden’s final guests on ‘The Late Late Show’ were Will Ferrell and Harry Styles, as well as one last edition of Carpool Karaoke with Adele.
How did ‘The Late Late Show’ perform on social media?
According to CBS, Thursday’s episode of ‘The Late Late Show’ was the #1 social non-sports program on broadcast TV. Clips from the interviews often do well on social media.
How many views did Adele’s final Carpool Karaoke receive?
Adele’s final Carpool Karaoke posted a bit early on April 24, currently has 13.1 million views on YouTube.
Source: Deadline
