James Corden admits he was “rude” in Balthazar, he apologizes

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James Corden admits he was “rude” in Balthazar, he apologizes


James Corden apologized for the “rude comment” he made in Balthazar, a week after being briefly banned from the restaurant.

Although the talk show host initially wanted to “take a British stance” and “never complain, never explain,” he addressed the scandal on Monday night.

“Since I wasn’t screaming or shouting – like I wasn’t getting up, challenging anyone, or using offensive language – I walked around thinking I hadn’t done anything wrong, right? Corden, 44, told his listeners. “But the truth is I do.

“I made a rude comment,” continued the host of “Late Late Show With James Corden.” “And that was wrong. It was an unnecessary comment. It was rude to the waiter.

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James Corden apologized for Balthazar’s drama on The Late Late Show.

He then reflected on the incident with his wife Julia Carey, claiming that the 46-year-old producer had received food she was allergic to three times.

“On the spur of the moment, I made a sarcastic, rude comment about self-cooking. And that’s a comment I very much regret, “Corden recalls, noting that he previously worked shifts at the restaurant” for years. “

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The talk show host admitted having a “rude comment” while dining with his wife Julia Carey.
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The comedian said he “values” servers and “values” them – especially those in Balthazar.

“I really love this place,” added Corden. “I love food, atmosphere, service. If I lived in New York, I would ride every day as long as … they let me in “

The explanation came a week after Balthazar’s owner Keith McNally called the actor his “most offensive” client in A scathing post on Instagram.

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The 71-year-old restaurateur later told his supporters that Corden “apologized profusely” over the phone, saying, “Since I screwed up more than most people, I strongly believe in a second chance.”

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Corden wants to come back in person and apologize.
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However, after the winner Tony said the New York Times On Thursday, the drama was “under” him, McNally required by Instagram the next day that “lying” Corden “eyes up”.

On Monday, the Emmy winner shared his plans to apologize to McNally personally.

“I love this restaurant. I love the staff there, ”Corden concluded. “I hope they’ll let me in again someday.”