The father-of-three realised he wants to spend more time with his children after chatting to his son.
James Corden, now best known for The Late Late Show, previously tried to land the role of a lifetime in Lord Of The Rings. It didn't go to plan.
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Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Gervais explained he knew Corden's error was genuine and received an apology from the "mortified" presenter.
The singer also pointed the finger at herself.
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The talk show host was accused of using Noel's material on 'The Late Late Show'.
The Gavin and Stacey star said he didn't know the 'brilliant' joke belonged to Gervais when he told it.
Keith McNally, owner of fashionable eatery Balthazar, has accused the 'Gavin And Stacey' star of lying about his behaviour at the restaurant.
The comedians told exactly the same joke - but Gervais told it first.
The talk show host talks egg yolk omelettes and being the subject of "pretty f***ing cruel" reviews.
The star married wife Julia in 2012.
The argument over whether the star was rude to waiters just won't die down.
New York City restaurateur Keith McNally has said Corden apologized to him.
The owner of a popular New York eatery had banned the TV star for being abusive to his staff.
The 'Gavin & Stacey' star is set to depart 'The Late Late Show' next year.
The series ended on a cliffhanger.
James Corden made his film debut alongside Bob Hoskins in 1997 movie 'Twenty Four Seven'.
The celebrities are good friends in real life.
The Late Late Show host admitted he questioned the Hollywood star's piloting skills.
The TV star has released his new slate of guests for the programme.
Two exciting new series are coming to the streaming service.
The former England striker said he has several years left to run on his contract with the BBC.
The TV star is getting back in the car with some big name celebs.
The chat show host upset fans of the K-Pop boyband when he said they were all 15-year-old girls and inferred they would not be interested in global politics.