James Corden has been involved in some of showbiz's biggest beefs over the years. This week, the Gavin and Stacey star, 45, was seen in a tense exchange with British Airways staff after a 'nightmare' flight from Portugal. Thanks to James' infamous clash with restaurant staff back in 2022, when the Fat Friends alum's behaviour earned him a ban from New York eatery, Balthazar, many thought the actor was ruffling feathers again.
But James' fellow BA passengers quickly shut down any accusations of diva demands from the dad-of-three and praised the former The Late Late Show host for sticking up for his travel buddies and keeping the mood as light as possible. However, James hasn't always been credited for his conduct. From his on-stage mud-slinging with Patrick Stewart to his red-faced restaurant row in New York, the fur has flown.
.. James hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2022 after a New York restauranteur claimed he'd banned him from his eatery after the TV host allegedly "yelled like crazy" at a waiter.
Balthazar chain owner Keith McNally, 73, hit out at the Gavin and Stacey star, on Instagram , claiming a waiter was "left shaken" by the apparent outburst. According to Mr McNally, James said he'd found traces of egg white in an egg yolk omelette and told the server, "You can't do your job! You can't do your job! Maybe I should go into the kitchen and cook the omelette myself!" After the story broke, Mr McNally stood down, claiming that James had been in touch and .