We're Back After a Big Late Late Summer!

The Late Late Show is back after a summer break and we've returned to a whole lot of COVID-19 still around. James kicks off the night asking the crew about their summer, including Ian Karmel's engagement! And CBS Senior Vice President of Late Night Programming (West Coast) Nick Bernstein tells James about his big media tour, including an appearance on "The Kevin Show."

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[MightyMaiT]

Longest summer EVER without Ian, Nick, the news (tunes) and the rest of the crew 😩 So glad you’re back - and, without an audience! 👏👏

[averagestudent]

Hey how about CBS sponsors Ian's wedding on a cruise ship. The entire crew can be there with Ian's friends and family. Maybe even a resident musical act. Or a whole show like Ant and Dec.

[laurak]

you don’t understand how happy i am that this show is back

[nbbim]

I'm so excited this show & the gang are back. They've been listening- NO STUDIO AUDIENCE!!! When are we going on the week of cruise shows????

[ezra]

This really made my night! Ive been missing the whole crew and they actually listened and came back with no studio audience 🥲 I seriously couldn’t be happier!

[lak]

The layout changed, back to the initial position of his stage. But, STILL NO PUBLIC AUDIENCE! YEAH BABY!

[varshithatalakola]

never have I been happier than when Steve played the newest jingle.

[gisellehinojosa]

“This time, it’s personal!”😂 God, I missed you guys!!

[peachesandpoets]

1. Yay no audience
2. Congrats Ian! And looking great!
3. Nick, congrats on being on the Kevin show. I... Just... Congrats dude.
4. The show better not let Kevin down. We want a cruise. Jabbed and safe on board, filmed Big Brother style so we see it all!
5. You know what isn't FDA approved? Tattoo ink. Lots of these "it isn't even FDA approved" people have ink on

[missv]

This is like having my friends stop by after not seeing them for a long time. Love this show!

[radiogoodguy]

There's more staff at the show this season. As long as they don't bring back the audience.👍The news jingle keeps getting better! Bravo Steve!🎶

[pamr]

So many reasons to smile tonight while watching this video!! The gang is back, Steve's news intro rocked, no audience, Ian's engaged...!!! The new flipped staging/positions will take a little getting used to, but you're all back!!! 🧡🧡🧡

[ShaqC]

You guys are back and I honestly shed a tear. I feel like my friends are back after being away! This is so awesome! FINS UP!

[sdbelland]

*Thrilled to see you all back and that the format hasn't changed! We missed you. Congrats to Ian on his engagement!*

[mikotomisaka]

James Corden Post Covid: The only show where the ENTIRE Stage Crew from the Senior producer to the boom mike guy gets to be on camera together. Just watching the new guy get introduced like that was wonderful.

[skimmynyc]

At this point, we all feel like we work there too- in the best way! Hearing about Ian's engagement, Nick's press tour, the cruise jokes. Covid is a bitch but having this show stay this way is a nice positive!

[MashaT]

I’m SO glad you returned with the same format — I love the energy of just the staff and crew! Nobody is doing this in late night tv, and it just works swimmingly! Don’t ever get an audience again!

[ProfHoff]

Is it a coincidence that the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer drops the same day you all come back from COURSE NOT! Epic timing of divine intervention of the highest order. Your show during the pandemic has breathed life into your viewers souls and honestly become the most authentic, natural, joyful show on Late Night TV. The Ted Lasso of Late Night. Thank you for sticking to the pandemic format!!! Never go back. You've changed the game. Forever.

[mrfans]

I'm waiting to hear how the "Summer of Susan" turned out. I presume it wasn't on here as it requires its own 15 minute segment... :-)

[kaleighlin]

I had an heart attack seeing that the late late show is back and with no studio audience! They really listened to us, now we have to return the favor and make this show huge!