Actor and show host James Corden has finally addressed allegations that he was rude to staff at Balthazar restaurant in New York City.
The allegations made headlines after restaurant owner Keith McNally recounted several incidents where the TV personality mistreated his staff on several occasions when he came to dine.
Corden has come under fire for the allegations, exacerbated by an interview he did, in which he claimed he had done nothing wrong.
However, on the latest episode of “The Late Late Show,” Corden fully addressed the incident and shared that he regrets his actions.
Read on to learn more.
James Corden’s Wife’s Food Allergy Causes Incident
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On Monday’s airing of “The Late Late Show,” Corden reflected on the recent controversy over him being rude to staff at New York City restaurant Balthazar. The comedian shared that his wife’s food allergies prompted the incident.
Corden said, per Yahoo, “We sat down, we ordered, and my wife explained that she has a serious food allergy, right? So when everyone’s food came, my wife was given the food she was allergic to. But he didn’t bite her or anything, everything was fine.”
The show’s host added that employees returned the food to make the correct order but ended up bringing the wrong dish again. He gets agitated later and ends up criticizing the staff without thinking first.
He continued, “when the dish didn’t go well for the third time, in the heat, I made – I made a sarcastic, rude comment about cooking it myself. And it’s a comment I deeply regret.”
Why James Corden Thinks He Did Nothing Wrong
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As the allegations went viral, Corden also explained why he told The New York Times that he did nothing wrong. The comic said he believed he was safe because he didn’t curse or use profanity towards the worker.
He said on the show, “Because I didn’t yell or scream, like, I didn’t get up from my seat, I didn’t call anybody or use abusive language, I just walked around thinking that I didn’t do anything wrong, right?”
The comedian later expanded on the matter by stating that although he avoided using negative language, his behavior could still be described as disrespectful.
Corden said. “But the fact is, I have. I made a rude comment, and it was wrong. It is an unnecessary comment. It is rude to the waiter.”
James Corden Hopes To Apologize To Staff
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Corden later shared that he contacted McNally to apologize for the incident, a claim that was confirmed by Balthazar’s owner. He added that he would like the opportunity to apologize to the staff in person one day.
The comedian said, per yahoo, “That I ever trouble anyone, ever, it was never my intention. It’s not,” Corden said. “And I love the restaurant, I love the staff there. I hope I’m allowed back in one day, so when I get back to New York, I can go there and apologize in person, which is something I’m totally going to do.”
After making the accusation, McNally banned “The Late Late Show” host from eating at the restaurant. However, the restaurateur lifted the ban a few hours later. He claims Corden has expressed remorse for his behavior and has been given another chance.
New York City Restaurant Owner Supports James Corden
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Amid the controversy surrounding Corden’s alleged mistreatment of workers, many restaurant owners in New York City have spoken out in defense of the comedian, pointing to other instances where the actor connected well with the crew and even stepped in to entertain them. .
A restaurant owner named Stratis Morfogen told Page Six that the “Late Late Show” host is one of his friendliest and funniest clients. Morfogen claims that Corden was so impressive that it was inconceivable for him to imagine the comedian mistreating employees.
Morfogen also shared an example of when Corden played a song with a bartender and interacted with a staff member behind the bar at a 2018 post-Grammy party hosted by his restaurant, Brooklyn Chop House. Corden also left an important tip after the event.
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