James Corden Is Being Destroyed For Awful 'Jokes' About Harvey Weinstein
James Corden has attracted the ire of Twitter after footage emerged of him making a series of crass and ill-timed jokes about Harvey Weinstein, the movie mogul under investigation in the US and UK after being accused of series of serious sexual assaults.
The TV presenter was talking at the AmfAR Gala in Los Angeles this week, when he reportedly said: "It's a beautiful night here in L.A. So beautiful, Harvey Weinstein has already asked tonight up to his hotel to give him a massage."
Straight out gate, host @JKCorden with Harvey Weinstein jokes. Too soon? Some laughs, some groans #amfARLosAngeles pic.twitter.com/nx88w5UwUe
- Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) October 14, 2017
According to Variety the line prompted some "nervous groans", which didn't dissuade Corden who continued: "It has been weird this week though, watching Harvey Weinstein in hot water. Ask any of the women who watched him take a bath."
And later: "Harvey Weinstein wanted to come tonight, but sadly he'll settle for whatever potted plant is closest."
In reaction to the video, some pointed out Corden's previous links with Weinstein, a man he has refused to condemn since news of the scandal broke.
so not only is James Corden making jokes about the sexual assault allegations against Weinstein, but it seems they're also pals - pic.twitter.com/yO4xE6uByU
- Rossalyn Warren (@RossalynWarren) October 15, 2017
Others made their feelings known more plainly.
