JAMES Corden and David Beckham imitated characters from ‘Miami Vice’ in a hilarious sketch The famous pals took to Instagram to show fans what happened when they dressed up like Sonny and Rico from the popular ’80s show. David wrote: “Don’t know why I keep doing this to myself but here we go again.” In […]
JAMES Corden and David Beckham imitated characters from ‘Miami Vice’ in a hilarious sketch
The famous pals took to Instagram to show fans what happened when they dressed up like Sonny and Rico from the popular ’80s show.
David wrote: “Don’t know why I keep doing this to myself but here we go again.”
In the video, the TV host, 41, and the former soccer player, 45, are both seen in super impressive white suits pushed up to their elbows as they get into a Ferrari that looks like the one from the iconic program.
“We’ve got to get you ready for Miami,” James tells David in the clip, before driving off only to reach a standstill in Los Angeles traffic.
David also shared a photo of the duo in their suits in a separate post, writing, “Next stop, Miami baby.”
The original Miami Vice pair included Don Johnson, who played detective Sonny Crockett, working alongside Philip Michael Thomas as Rico Tubbs.
This isn’t the first time that the friends have worked together as they recently stepped into the boxing ring together for James’ Late Late Show.
In the funny clip, the Inter Miami CF owner boxes topless in pink shorts, while the comedian wears a tee-shirt and protective head gear-however, James comes away with the victory.
The sketches come after it was claimed that James is in line to replace Ellen Degeneres following her “toxic workplace” scandal.
Insiders at the show’s network NBC claim that James was seen as “the long term successor” to Ellen long before scandal hit the seemingly squeaky clean host.
The Ellen’s Game of Games host, 62, has been hit with various allegations including turning a blind eye to bullying, racism, and sexual harassment on her popular daytime show.
A source told The Sun that NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy is a “huge fan of James” and has him “‘high on his wanted list for talent and a long term replacement for Ellen,” should the spot become available.
The insider continued: “James Corden was being eyed for Ellen’s job in the long term before any of this came to light.
“Now this shocking new development places a spotlight on the next step.
“James and his team have been trailblazers in modern TV, taking the once considered graveyard chat show slot into a cutting edge format with huge online, social media and global recognition.
“In five years he went from unknown to A-list star and creative.”
The source added: “Currently his CBS deal is only contracted until 2022 after he turned down a five year deal.
“Paul is a huge fan of what James does on screen. He already has a huge devoted audience, global appeal and is loved by Hollywood.
“Replacing Ellen was always going to be a tough challenge, but he is a natural fit and easy transition.
“James would freshen up daytime and with a free hand would be allowed to build a new afternoon era.”
