36. James Corden
James Corden became a late-night sensation hosting *The Late Late Show*, viral Carpool Karaoke segments, and Broadway-to-screen hits like *Into the Woods*. His likable everyman charm had CBS grooming him as the next big talk-show king with massive global reach.
In 2022, a New York restaurant owner publicly accused Corden of rude, abusive behavior and “abusing staff.” The story went mega-viral, sparking widespread backlash and memes. CBS quietly distanced itself, and his late-night run ended sooner than expected. The feel-good host’s mainstream momentum evaporated in one very public dining-room scandal.
