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In October 2015, as part of Big Money Week, James Corden stepped in for “The Price is Right” model James O’Halloran, who showed his temporary replacement the ropes. Corden learned how to spotlight the prizes up for grabs, participate in various games, and wave to the in-studio and at-home audiences. The energy on the episode was higher than usual, with Corden showing as much -– or more –- excitement than the contestants when they won something and expressing some colorful words when they lost. Corden is also quite the hugger. No matter their size, each player was happily embraced and picked up (something Drew Carey doesn’t enjoy) by the late-night talk show host.
Corden told ET about his modeling gig, “The truth is, it’s like riding a bike, you know. Just the looks and the … *gives smoldering look to the camera* … That’s what makes it.” As for O’Halloran, he had nothing but praise for his fill-in: “He’s done a pretty damn good job, actually. He’s very entertaining. He’s doing these hip thrust movements, I haven’t seen such a thing.”
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At the time of Corden’s special “The Price is Right” appearance, many were asking one question –- would he return the favor to Carey and have him as a guest on “The Late Late Show”? In March 2022, in honor of the game show’s 50th anniversary, Corden surprised Carey again. This time, he told Carey to “come on up” to his set. Not only did this mark Carey’s inaugural “The Late Late Show” appearance, but he also got to play “The Price is Right” for the first time. Though he failed miserably at Switcheroo, Carey got to take home the lavish prize of chicken stroganoff.
