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James Corden Doesn’t Always Drive on Carpool Karaoke and the World Is Shook

Newsflash: television programming and movies are not real, you guys. The people we see driving in them aren’t actually driving, and there may some other fakery at play as well.
Range Rover carrying James Corden and Justin Bieber, towed for Carpool Karaoke 7 photos
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As the kids today are wont to say, “the world is shook.” A viral video shows The Late Late Show host James Corden in a car with pop star Justin Bieber, who is currently mounting a comeback, complete with a new album and upcoming tour. Because the Biebs strives to project a relatable image, he agreed to an appearance on Carpool Karaoke, one of the most relatable and enjoyable celebrity appearance on TV.

With Bieber sightings across Los Angeles, it was only a matter of time before this happened: Corden’s CBS car, the one he’s been using steadily – a black Range Rover – for the segment, was spotted in traffic. There was something strange about it, though. Corden wasn’t driving it, as it was being pulled by a truck.

As the video went viral, several media outlets jumped to fan the fire, by running stories on how Corden had been “exposed” for the shameless liar that he was. On social media, thousands expressed disbelief, disappointment and anger at having watched a show in which the host only pretended to be driving when he was, instead, being pulled by a towing truck. (We can’t speak for the perceived relationship between the quality of the show and Corden’s driving skills or lack thereof.)

The frenzy got so intense that Corden himself couldn’t resist to address it, though he did it in his usual way. He posted a photo of himself with Samuel L. Jackson in wigs, sitting on chairs, with Corden holding a fake wheel. “Guys, we don’t even use a real car,” he tweeted.

Ben Winston, exec producer on the show, also chimed in to set the record straight. As it turns out, Corden doesn’t always drive when they’re shooting the segment, he says. Sometimes, the car is safely parked at the CBS parking lot (for “stunts,” he says), and other times, it’s being towed to preserve the illusion of motion, while Corden is dancing or changing costumes.

To reiterate: television programming is not real. It feels odd to have to stress it, and even more so for people directly involved in it to spell it out to people who are too quick to take offense with everything. “Safety first,” as Winston says. It should go without saying.









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About the author: Elena Gorgan
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Elena has been writing for a living since 2006 and, as a journalist, she has put her double major in English and Spanish to good use. She covers automotive and mobility topics like cars and bicycles, and she always knows the shows worth watching on Netflix and friends.
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