article_snippet: But hey that’s showbiz.
article_snippet: This is a strange thing to say and somewhat ironic, considering the self-confessed “chunky unit” from High Wycombe is not so much living the American Dream as fulfilling the fantasy of every ambitious actor, comedian, and TV presenter across the globe.
article_snippet: After all, there are no audiences more demanding or instantly unforgiving than the critics or viewers of American television.
article_snippet: The appointment of an English star now causes instant controversy with American audiences and the U.S. press not to mention jealousy from other comedians or presenters.
article_snippet: In theory, his position gives his a chance to start from scratch, and make a name for his as a distinctive original like fellow Brits abroad, Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand, and Sacha Baron Cohen.
article_snippet: But it’s hard to imagine that America will tolerate any repeats of Cordenexcruciatingly sycophantic interview with Gary Barlow and star-struck sketches with David Beckham.
article_snippet: During Corden’s main handicap years presenting A League Of Their Own, the way Cordenbeen in awe of cricket star Freddie Flintoff and co. hardly bodes well for coping with America’s A list.
article_snippet: It was hard to believe that Americans were going to respond well to the persona of a modest, apologetic Brit that Corden has presented.
article_snippet: America likes America stars to be special not ordinary.
article_snippet: American audiences are too sophisticated not to see through the mock humility when his says