The Late Late Show with James Corden came to an end in April, after the host said it was time for him to move back "home" and it was reported that the talk show allegedly lost millions for CBS. While many speculated the network would replace Corden with a new host, the talk show aired its final episode, without an announced replacement. Now, CBS head honcho George Cheeks has confirmed the network's choice for the 12:30 time slot.
In an interview with Variety, Cheecks talked about the current complicated nature of Hollywood, as well as CBS’s upcoming programming schedule. While the situation is still in flux, due to the writers' strike that's paused writing on film and television projects, he did confirm the current plan for The Late Late Show’s replacement. It surprisingly has to do with reviving a Comedy Central game show, as the CBS chief said:
