The gymnist-styled Corden filmed the sketch with series regular John Bishop (click link above for pics).

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Corden is apparently writing the new show with Gavin & Stacey alum Mat Baynton (Deano).

We’ll keep our eyes peeled for an official press release.

The duo, who first met on Gavin & Stacey, had a double-hit of flops last year with a widely panned movie (Lesbian Vampire Killers), sketch show (Horne & Corden) and various appearances (the BRIT awards).

Since then they’ve created some distance and worked to rebuild their careers. Horne has gone back to the stage while Corden has kept busy with various projects.

Horne says now,

I hope we’ll work together again. It was important not to do anything because of the horrible stuff last year. I wanted to continue acting and he wanted to do his quiz show stuff, so it was natural we wouldn’t work together for a bit.”

SOURCE: The Sun; “Corden & Horne could reunite;” 2 Dec 2010

The six-figure golden handcuff deal from ITV came on the heels of Corden’s successful World Cup show.

Instead, Corden reunites with Nicholas Hytner to star in The Servant of Two Masters at the National Theater in 2011. Corden and Hytner previously collaborated on The History Boys, the award-winning stage performance and subsequent theatrical adaptation that first propelled Corden out of obscurity.

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James Corden is reportedly in talks with ITV on a £6M TV deal.

The three-year, golden handcuffs deal would make Corden the third-highest paid ITV star behind Simon Cowell and Ant and Dec.

But Corden is also still in talks with BBC.

[ITV] claims James is now seen as “ITV1’s golden boy” after his World Cup Live show pulled in 300% more viewers than forecast.

An insider said: “James’ football show was a roaring success. ITV are desperate to get him on an exclusive deal. But he’s a canny businessman and will only accept if it’s worth more than Chiles’ £6 million over four years.”

The past year has already been financially lucrative for Corden, with The Sun reporting more than £760k in the bank.

That’s reportedly a whopping six-times more cash than the star had a year ago, despite several substantial purchases. Those include a new £2.5 London pad in Primrose Hill and £80k on a new Jaguar.

SOURCE: Daily Mirror; “James Corden could become third highest paid ITV star in £6m deal;” Moodie, Clemmie; 10 Jul 2010

The Conservative Party leader made the admission when he spoke to Real Radio Yorkshire about how he relaxes away from the world of politics. “I like a bit of happy escapism. I love Gavin and Stacey, I thought that was great!” he said.”

SOURCE:  Digital Spy; “David Cameron: ‘I love Gavin & Stacey;’” Fletcher, Alex; 10 Jul 2010

Corden previously appeared on the program last year as well as in late 2007 with writing partner Ruth Jones.

Other Ross guests include Charlotte Church (Corden & Jones also appeared on Church’s Christmas special in 2008 and mentioned our blog) and Olympian Amy Williams.

Tune in at 10:35 tonight on BBC1.

To celebrate, we’re posting some great Corden themed sport photos:

It was originally reported back in December that Corden was in talks with BBC to host a World Cup show. However, NOTW reports that this version would air on ITV1.

The lineup kick’s off with an hour-long special featuring world heavyweight boxing champion David Haye, and the voice of Bob the Builder and man behaving badly, Neil Morrissey.

According to press releases,

James Corden referees the wacky challenge of sporting knowledge as two teams of comedians, sports stars, and celebrity sports fans compete against each other.  Guests confirmed to appear in the rest of the series include Amir Khan, Jimmy Carr, Alastair Campbell, Ruth Jones, Claudia Winkleman, Matt Le Tissier, Dara O’Briain and Steve Harmison.

We linked to this last month, but here is an advert James filmed promoting the show:

And here is a behind-the-scenes interview with Corden about A League of Their Own: