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Niamh Spence

James Corden makes brutal dig at his mum as she watches his final Late Late Show

TV presenter James Corden used his last appearance as host on The Late Late Show to make a cheeky dig at his mum's use of Botox.

The Gavin & Stacey actor presented his final episode of the US talk show, which he's been the host of for the past eight years.

Cracking his jokes, James turned his attention to his mum Margaret and his father Malcolm who were seated in the audience to watch his final episode on Thursday (27 April).

Speaking to the audience, the comic said: "My mom and dad are here. Are you okay, mom, dad, are you holding it together?"

Mum Margaret revealed she was doing fine but had felt the emotions rising when her son James had asked for a kiss backstage.

James made a cheeky joke at his mum's Botox use in his final episode of the programme (CBS)

She said: "Until you ask me to give you a kiss before we came on and then I was gone."

Cheeky son James quickly jibed: "I didn't even know you could move your face that much since all of your Botox!"

Not letting him have the last word, mum Margaret replied: "Oh p*** off!"

The family jokes didn't end there as James added: "She said to me last night, she said we would still be able to come out here and she said why.'

"She said there is a certain collagen for my lips that I can't get at home."

The show marked James' final stint at the host of The Late Late Show after eight years, which saw his career propelled to international stardom.

Luckily James' parents saw the funny side of the Botox joke (CBS)

Speaking to the audience and viewers at home, a tearful James got emotional as he shared a goodbye message: "We have given it everything and I'm so thankful, truly, to each and every one of you who has watched our show night after night here on CBS. Dan, Stephanie, William. That's it really."

The final episode of the programme with James at the helm went out with a bang as the star joined up with best pal Adele and also received a message from US President Joe Biden.

President Biden's video message said: "James, congratulations on an incredible run. 1200 shows in the eight years. But after a day spent working for me at the white house. I am surprised you lasted eight years!

The presenter was in tears as he ended his final episode of The Late Late Show (CBS)

"To you, Reggie, and the entire team, thank you for all the joy you've brought to homes across America.

"And a special thanks for never asking me to sing in the car. I can't sing worth a damn!"

James took on the role of presenting the show in 2015 and moved over to the Uk from the UK to take up the presenting gig.

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