James Corden Reportedly Mulling Bid for London Mayor Role

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James Corden Reportedly Mulling Bid for London Mayor Role

 

James Corden is reportedly contemplating a major shift in his career, with rumours circulating that the actor and television presenter is considering a bid to become Mayor of London. The surprising revelation allegedly emerged during a private conversation at the BAFTA Television Awards last weekend.

 

According to reports, Corden shared his political curiosity with several high-profile figures during the event. He was introduced to the hosts of the Electoral Dysfunction podcast and is said to have revealed his interest in politics to Sky News political editor Beth Rigby, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman, and former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson.

 

A source close to the matter remarked, “He clearly has a lot of respect for those who put themselves out there and run for office. And it was suggested that he should step into the political arena and stand in the future. There was talk that he should run for Mayor of London.”

 

This speculation comes as the current Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, recently secured a third term after first being elected in 2016. Khan is widely expected to step down when his current term concludes in 2028, which would open the door for a new Labour candidate to step forward. Corden, who is believed to be a Labour supporter, has previously made public comments on the party’s leadership and direction.

 

Following Labour's defeat in the 2019 general election under Jeremy Corbyn, Corden expressed his dissatisfaction on social media, writing, “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.”

 

While Corden has not officially confirmed any political ambitions, his comments at the BAFTAs and past engagement with political issues have sparked speculation about a potential future in public service. After spending several years in the United States hosting The Late Late Show, Corden and his wife Julia returned to the UK in 2023 and purchased a property worth £11.5 million in north-west London, further fuelling the idea that he may be laying down more permanent roots back home.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Standard  2025-05-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Watawattana]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

The surprising revelation allegedly emerged during a private conversation at the BAFTA Television Awards last weekend.

Not very private then, eh?  Corden's learning one of the main rules of politics.  Everything is likely to be public knowledge; the only question is when.

[jesimps]

James "Do you know who I am?" Corden, so-called actor and all-round nasty basket. Still, as London Mayor, he has to be an improvement on the present incumbent. At least Corden's English.

[RuamRudy]

52 minutes ago, jesimps said:

James "Do you know who I am?" Corden, so-called actor and all-round nasty basket. Still, as London Mayor, he has to be an improvement on the present incumbent. At least Corden's English.

 

So is Khan; he was born in Tooting. 

[impulse]

Mr. Bean should run.  I don't mean Rowan Atkinson.  He should run as "Mr. Bean", staying in full character.

[JAG]

A "Labour Luvvie" media personality, living in North London, running for Mayor.

 

That should present some challenges to the news editorial teams of the BBC and Channel 4!

[FlorC]

He can 't be worse than the mayor now.

Although he was on late night on leftie CBS.

 

[RayC]

3 hours ago, RuamRudy said:

 

So is Khan; he was born in Tooting. 

 

Facts.

 

That will be inconvenient for some. Unfortunately, not for all.

[Geoff914]

7 hours ago, RuamRudy said:

 

So is Khan; he was born in Tooting. 

Did you see his latest youtube clip extolling the virtues of migrants and how much they contribute to the economy. If he is so English why can't he give some praise to how much English people contribute to the economy. And Scots, Welsh and Northern Irish of course.