The actor James Corden has defended himself over claims that he was abusive to waiters at a New York restaurant, telling The Times that he took issue with the staff only to protect his wife from a dangerous allergen.
Corden, 44, was banned from Balthazar restaurant in Manhattan after the proprietor, Keith McNally, alleged that he had been “nasty” to his staff. The host of The Late Late Show, the US talk show, has repeatedly played down the nature of his behaviour and has done so again in an interview with The Times Magazine. However, on his show this week, Corden admitted he made a “rude comment” and promised to apologise in person. He had already apologised to McNally, who appeared to lift the
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