Which comedian hosted The Late Late Show on CBS immediately before James Corden?

Craig Ferguson hosted The Late Late Show on CBS immediately before James Corden.

Ferguson became host of The Late Late Show in 2005, succeeding Craig Kilborn. He presented the program for roughly a decade, ending his run in December 2014. James Corden then took over in March 2015.

Ferguson’s version was known for an unconventional monologue, an informal interview style, and recurring puppets and characters. His approach differed from the more traditional desk-and-couch presentation associated with many American late-night shows.

This succession can be confused because CBS used the same title across several hosts. Tom Snyder was the original host when the program launched in 1995, followed by Craig Kilborn and then Ferguson. Corden’s later tenure introduced internationally recognizable features such as “Carpool Karaoke,” but Ferguson was the host directly before him.