James Corden Fancies His Chances Running for Mayor of London After Return from States
By Grant Tucker
Published: 17:08 EDT, 17 May 2025 | Updated: 17:21 EDT, 17 May 2025
According to a report in the Daily Mail, James Corden, the British actor and television host, may be considering a career in politics. The 46-year-old, who spent eight years hosting The Late Late Show in Los Angeles before returning to the UK last year, is believed to be interested in running for Mayor of London.
The Daily Mail reports that Corden, who is thought to be a Labour supporter, revealed his latest ambitions to a group of politicians and journalists at the Bafta television awards last Sunday. Attending the event, Corden was introduced to the hosts of the Electoral Dysfunction podcast and discussed his interest in politics with Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman, and former Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson.
An onlooker told the Daily Mail that Corden "told them he was a regular listener to their podcast and how much he enjoys the cut and thrust of politics." The onlooker added that Corden "clearly has a lot of respect for those who put themselves out there and run for office." It was suggested that he should consider standing for office, with the possibility of running for Mayor of London being mooted.
The current Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, was first elected in 2016 and won a third term last year. However, he is widely expected to stand down in 2028, which will mean Labour will need to find a new candidate. Corden’s interest in running for the position may come as a surprise to some, but it is not entirely unexpected. The actor has been vocal about his political views in the past, although he has stopped short of taking a more formal role in politics.
Corden has previously expressed his disappointment with the Labour Party’s leadership under Jeremy Corbyn. In 2019, following the Conservatives’ landslide victory, Corden tweeted: "I can’t shake the feeling that if Tom Watson had been leader of the Labour Party the outcome of this could’ve all been so different. Jeremy Corbyn has now lost two elections to opposition candidates who could’ve and should’ve been beaten."
The Daily Mail reports that Corden and his wife Julia bought an £11.5 million mansion in north west London on their return to the UK last year. The actor’s newfound interest in politics may be seen as a surprise to some, but it appears that he is taking his potential candidacy seriously.
As the Daily Mail notes, Corden’s background in entertainment could potentially serve him well in a political career. However, it remains to be seen whether he will ultimately decide to throw his hat into the ring and run for Mayor of London. One thing is certain, however: James Corden is a name that is likely to be on many people’s lips in the coming months.
The possibility of James Corden running for Mayor of London raises interesting questions about the nature of politics and celebrity culture. As the Daily Mail reports, Corden’s interest in politics is not necessarily a new development, but his willingness to consider a career in politics may come as a surprise to some.
In the end, it will be up to the people of London to decide whether James Corden would make a suitable Mayor. However, as the Daily Mail notes, Corden’s background in entertainment and his passion for politics make him a potentially compelling candidate.
(Source: Daily Mail – https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14723053/James-Corden-fancies-chances-running-Mayor-London-return-States.html)
