‘Late Late Show’ Host Craig Ferguson Is ‘Glad’ He Ended His Show Before Trump Became President

Craig Ferguson, the former host of CBS's "The Late Late Show," stated on "Obsessed: The Podcast" that he is relieved his tenure concluded before Donald Trump's presidency. Ferguson expressed uncertainty about how he would have managed the political climate and the pressures of hosting a late-night show during Trump's term. He indicated that the nature of late-night comedy and political commentary had shifted significantly, making his departure in December 2014 a fortunate timing. Ferguson hosted "The Late Late Show" for 10 years, from 2005 to 2014, during which he developed a distinct comedic style. His successor, James Corden, took over in March 2015 and hosted until April 2023, navigating a period that included the entirety of Trump's presidency. Ferguson's comments reflect on the evolving landscape of late-night television and its intersection with political discourse.