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The news shaped late night this week, even more than usual.
It was a Big Headline Week, which made some of the humor feel a little same-y.
James Corden probably had the funnest California-governor talk, as hetried to peer pressure Reggie Watts into running.
Will it really happen, like Stephen Colberts presidential bid?
Only time will tell.
Just kidding; theres no way.
Of all the mask talk,Trevor Noahhad the best take on the CDCs loosening rules.
Nature is, say it with me now, healing.
Despite all the big stories, it was the little moments that sang out this week in late night.
Running bits, good advice, and fun guests brought more joy than any Oscars postmortem could.
Or actually, its spelled Bytternyt now, because misspelling appeals to the youth demographic.
Bytternyt is obviously a play on Acorn, the streaming service for any and all British crime procedurals.
Bytternyt, on the other hand, is for shows where non-American actors do their best with American accents.
Hes figured out how to adapt to a young platform without acting like someone trying to recapture their youth.
He explained to Stephen Colbert on April 27 that the key is to not dance.
Yeah, he rented costumes for his TikToks.
Get on his level.
2.The Late Late ShowLoves to Clap
James Cordens April 28 monologue was looser and longer than ever.
Corden kept talking about going to Tinseltown, referring to Los Angeles famously the city where he lives.
He also kept interrupting Ian Karmel as he bravely tried to plughis own podcast.
It was a nice time!
More stuff, less structure.
Master impressionist James Adomian reprised his version of the MyPillow Guy as the real article presumably watched from backstage.
Adomian broke down the conspiratorial message behind his Who Farted?
