Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly will return to our screens tonight to present the final episode of the current series of Saturday Night Takeaway.
The series finale will be filled with best bits including the time when the Geordie duo pranked Gavin and Stacey star James Corden back in 2016.
Things got extremely awkward when an actor – posing as a security guard – ensured James was late for his hosting duty on the set of The Late Late Show.
James’ car rolled up to the entrance of the television studio car park, as Ant and Dec instructed the actor to ask whether he had a pass.
The TV star replied: “My name’s James Corden, I do a TV show. It’s called The Late Late Show with James Corden.”
Ant and Dec will revisit the time they pranked James Corden on tonight’s edition of Saturday Night Takeaway (Image: ITV)
The pretend-guard asked: “The what show?”
“The Late Late Show with James Cordon,” the presenter responded.
The guard continued to ask, “I’m sorry, did you say you were late for the show?”
“My show,” an aggravated James said slowly, “is called The Late Late Show with me, James Corden.
“I’m the host of the show.”
The security guard replies: “And you’re late for a show?”
James responds: “No, my show’s called The Late Late Show.”
The Gavin and Stacey star had trouble getting into work, but little did he know it was all part of a prank (Image: ITV)
As Ant and Dec laughed while watching the conversation in a secret camera, they told the actor to ask James what his name was again.
James shouted: “James Corden!”
When the actor asked what show he’s late for, James said: “Oh my god. I’m not late for a show.
“My show’s called The Late Late Show and it’s hosted by me.
“If you walk 300 yards round there my face is on the building.”
James also had an issue with a delivery driver who was parked in his spot (Image: ITV)
In the end, a frustrated James gave up and reversed out, entering the car park via the other entrance.
Things continued to get worse for the TV star as James encountered a delivery driver called Jeff, who had parked in James’ parking spot.
Driving around the corner, James beeped his horn, as Jeff asked, “what’s the problem”.
You’re in my space, mate,” James replied and became increasingly irritated, adding: “You’re in my spot.”
Ant and Dec finally came clean during a recording of The Late Late Show (Image: ITV)
The US chat show host then demanded that he move the bollard from another spot so he can park his car.
Jeff replied: “Could you move back because I’ve got these packages to drop off? I’m really busy.”
A shocked Jame replied: “You what? You’re parked in my spot man.”
Eventually the delivery driver moved the cone so James could park up.
James couldn’t believe he’d been pranked by the Geordie duo (Image: ITV)
When James gets out of his car, Jeff suddenly “recognised him”.
“I’m so late now,” James said, before adding: “You can’t park in two spots!”
Ant and Dec laughed, saying: “That’s it now, he’s really annoyed.”
The cheeky pair donned disguises as they went on the show as the partners of two female guests.
The grand finale of Saturday Night Takeaway is usually broadcast live from DisneyWorld in Florida – but things will be different tonight (Image: PA)
James finally found out the truth when Dec wheeled Ant onstage in a wheelchair.
“Oh my god,” James said as he threw a card at them.
The grand finale of Saturday Night Takeaway is usually broadcast live from DisneyWorld in Florida, but filming had to be halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ant and Dec will revisit iconic moments tonight as well as host part of the show from the comfort of their own home.
Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway airs on ITV tonight at 7pm
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
