‘It Was Ungracious’: James Corden Apologizes For Rudeness To Restaurant Staff After His Dad Told Him To

James Corden spent part of his Monday night monologue apologizing for the recent restaurant controversy at Balthazar, which resulted in him getting banned from the New York City establishment.

The “Late Late Night” host offered his apologies for berating a member of the waitstaff, which led to owner Keith McNally calling Corden “a tiny Cretin of a man” and “the most abusive customer.”

During the monologue, Corden explained that he was reacting to his wife’s dish having ingredients she was allegedly allergic to. 

“I didn’t shout or scream. I didn’t get up out of my seat. I didn’t call anyone names or use derogatory language. I have been walking around thinking that I hadn’t done anything wrong, right? But the truth is I have. I made a rude comment and it was wrong,” the comedian said during his monologue. “It was an unnecessary comment. It was ungracious to the server.”

Next, Corden explained how he had previously apologized to McNally for his behavior.

“I called him straight away and I told him how upset I was that anybody was hurt by anything that I had said. We had a good talk. He appreciated the call,” he said during the monologue. “I was happy that we got to clear the air and I felt like we dealt with it privately. But by this point, the story was out there. People were upset.”

“I love it there, the food, the vibe, the service,” the 44-year-old host said of Balthazar. 

“Whenever these sorts of moments come my way, I like to adopt quite a British attitude,” Corden continued. “Never complain, never explain. It’s very much my motto. But as my dad pointed out to me on Saturday, he said, ‘Son, you did complain. So you might need to explain.’ Look, when you make a mistake, you have to take responsibility.”

McNally already said all was forgiven and Corden was allowed back at Balthazaar.

“James Corden just called me and apologized profusely. Having f***ed up myself more than most people, I strongly believe in second chances,” McNally wrote, joking he would reverse the ban if he could host “Late Late Show” for nine months. 

“Anyone magnanimous enough to apologize to a deadbeat layabout like me (and my staff) doesn’t deserve to be banned from anywhere. Especially Balthazar. So Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Corden, Jimmy Corden. All is Forgiven. Xx,” the restauranteur shared. 

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Leslie Jordan sings about heaven in video posted shortly before his death: 'I'll be there'

Leslie Jordan uploaded an Instagram video of him singing a heaven-themed hymn the day before his tragic death on Monday morning.

Jordan, a devout Southern Baptist, passed away in a car crash in Los Angeles after experiencing an unknown medical emergency. His vehicle slammed into a wall shortly before 9 a.m.

The "Will & Grace" actor had experienced newfound popularity on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic, uploading comedic videos with a flamboyant Southern flair. On Sunday, he posted his rendition of "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder," a Christian hymn. 

"When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more / And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair," Jordan sang in the video. "When the saved of Earth shall gather over on the other shore / And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there."

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"Sunday Mornin’ Hymn Singin’ with @dannymyrick," Jordan captioned the video. "Danny helped me with a new original song that should be comin’ out real soon. Love. Light. Leslie."

In the wake of the fatal car accident, the Instagram video attracted comments from mourners.

"Now that’s how you say good bye. Soar high my friend," NSYNC singer Lance Bass wrote.

"Leslie I can’t believe! Just broken hearted. You were the Love and Light my friend," former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger wrote. "Love you so much and will miss you so much. Rest in Heaven."

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"LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!" actress Angie Harmon added.

Jordan's death was confirmed to Fox News Digital by his agent on Monday afternoon.

"The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," agent David Shaul said. "Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times."

"What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being," Shaul added. "Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today."

Jordan had recently filmed three seasons of "Call me Kat" with Mayim Bialik, Kyla Pratt and Swoosie Kurtz. He sat down with Fox Digital in September to discuss his best-selling memoir "How Y'all Doing?."

"This is a big deal, to have written a book that’s a bestseller," Leslie said. "But I’ve said before the only thing fame brings you is a platform. That’s all it brings you. And then you either give or take. And I want to give."

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