'Friends' fans fuming about James Corden hosting reunion
Watch: James Corden's hosting of Friends reunion special divides fans
Friends fans have expressed their outrage after James Corden was revealed to be the host of the show's eagerly anticipated reunion.
Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer and co are reuniting on screen 17 years after the hit comedy wrapped in 2004.
A new trailer was unveiled this week and it became evident that the special show will be hosted by actor and comedian Corden.
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The news sparked a bit of a debate on social media, with many Friends fans asking what the star has to do with the much-loved comedy.
Picture this:
The year is 2002, it’s Thursday night, and you rush home to catch the latest episode of Friends. Now get ready for it to happen all over again. Friends: The Reunion is streaming May 27 on HBO Max. #FriendsReunion pic.twitter.com/1ZrHq4HxSM— HBO Max (@hbomax) May 19, 2021
"What is James Corden doing there?? The reunion is better off with just the original cast," one person tweeted, while another simply asked: "James Corden, why?"
"Was pretty much up for watching that Friends reunion, then I heard James Corden’s voice on the trailer , and I was a little bit sick in my mouth," said another disgruntled viewer.
"Now why have they gotta ruin the Friends reunion with James Corden," said another.
However, others said they think the Late Late Show host is a good addition.
"To the person who put James Corden at the Friends reunion: I love you thank you so so much for putting my favourite people together," one happy fan tweeted.
"Waaaait James Corden is hosting the Friends reunion??! This is going to be soooo good!!" predicted another.
It isn’t the first time that viewers have queried an aspect of the reunion.
When the first teaser dropped last week a cast list was unveiled, and many people were surprised that Paul Rudd’s name wasn’t on it.
We're going to need a bigger couch. Catch these special guest appearances in the #FriendsReunion streaming May 27 on HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/1VVYCdtpqv
— HBO Max (@hbomax) May 13, 2021
While stars such as Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga were listed there was no mention of Rudd, who played Phoebe’s boyfriend and then husband Mike Hannigan.
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The reunion will be available on the HBO Max streaming service from 27 May.
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