James Corden was once the darling of the UK - but began to lose popularity after a number of controversies, feuds and failed projects. With the 'tide turning' against him on these shores, James landed a lucrative presenting gig on The Late Late Show in the US and quickly managed to win the adoration of the American people
The actor became a household name playing loveable Smithy in Gavin & Stacey, the BBC comedy which he also co-wrote, but the pressure to recreate his success became too much and he admitted he let the fame go to his head. The first chink in his armour was exposed during the 2008 TV Bafta awards, where James he took to the stage to pick up the Audience Award for Gavin & Stacey and used the time to complain that his show hadn't also been nominated for Best Sitcom.
