James Corden admits he was ungracious to Balthazar server, apologizes

James Corden apologized for the “rude comment” he made at Balthazar, one week after his brief ban from the restaurant.

Although the talk show host initially wanted to “adopt a British attitude” and “never complain, never explain,” he addressed the scandal on Monday night.

“Because I didn’t shout or scream — like I didn’t get up out of my seat, I didn’t call anyone names or use derogatory language — I have been walking around thinking that I hadn’t done anything wrong, right?” Corden, 44, told his audience. “But the truth is I have.

“I made a rude comment,” the “Late Late Show With James Corden” host continued. “And it was wrong. It was an unnecessary comment. It was ungracious to the server.”

He went on to reflect on the incident with his wife, Julia Carey, alleging that the 46-year-old producer was given food that she is allergic to on three occasions.

“In the heat of the moment, I made made a sarcastic, rude comment about cooking it myself. And it is a comment I deeply regret,” Corden recalled, noting that he previously worked restaurant shifts “for years.”

The comedian said he has “respect” for servers and “values” them — especially those at Balthazar.

“Genuinely, I love it there,” Corden added. “I love the food, the vibe, the service. If I lived in New York, I would go every day on the proviso … that they would let me in”

Balthazar owner Keith McNally called Corden the “most abusive” customer via Instagram last week.

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Balthazar owner Keith McNally called Corden the “most abusive” customer via Instagram last week.

Balthazar owner Keith McNally called Corden the “most abusive” customer via Instagram last week.

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