The late night network landscape is positively overrun by Jameses these days.<\/span><\/p>\n Sure, Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers enjoyed bumps due to their election coverage, but they may have to photoshop their birth certificates if they want to continue to compete.<\/span><\/p>\n (Come to think of it, America seems primed for a late night birther controversy, at the moment!)<\/span><\/p>\n Kimmel, of course, is the O.G. Jimmy (We suppose that should be the O.J., but we can’t do that to the man.), having held down his time slot on ABC since back in 2003.<\/span><\/p>\n Next came Fallon, beginning with a 12:30 spot on NBC in 2009, and taking over the revered Tonight Show at 11:30 in 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n Late to the party (Or should we say late, late to the party?) was James Corden, who took over The Late, Late Show last year.<\/span><\/p>\n Corden seemed an odd choice at first, as he was a virtual unknown to American audiences and he doesn’t tell jokes, so much as he … drives around and sings songs with celebrities?<\/span><\/p>\n We don’t really get his appeal, but against all odds, the self-deprecating Brit has found himself an audience.<\/span><\/p>\n But like the Beatles before him, Corden isn’t content to just croon a few bars for a notoriously fickle demo.<\/span><\/p>\n No, sources say he wants to launch a full-scale invasion, and he’s got his sights set on everyone’s favorite king of party games and hair-tousling:<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, according to Radar Online, Corden thinks Fallon is vulnerable, not because of his controversial softball interview with Donald Trump, but because of the other well-publicized issue that’s given Jimmy more than his share of press headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n Rumors about Fallon’s drinking problem have plagued the beloved comic for years.<\/span><\/p>\n Sources say his boozing has resulted in injuries (including two falls that resulted in hospitalizations), problems at home, and frequent friction with his bosses.<\/span><\/p>\n NBC execs issued a statement on Fallon’s drinking back in January and claimed they had no real concerns, but many remain unconvinced.<\/span><\/p>\n And where NBC might see a potential crisis, Corden reportedly sees an opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHe sees Jimmy as a loose cannon and it\u2019s just a matter of time before he screws up,\u201d a source close to the situation tells Radar.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThey couldn\u2019t be more polar opposites \u2014 James lives a sober life off-camera and is careful about not partying with his staff.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The insider adds that Corden is hungry for an 11:30 time slot, and he sees Fallon as being far less reliable than his own network’s Colbert – a trait he believes will eventually lead NBC to seek new talent elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n “James has every intention of knocking Fallon off his pedestal when the time is right and he\u2019s playing a slow and studied game to make it happen,\u201d says the source.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cJames studies Jimmy\u2019s program to make sure they haven\u2019t copied his funniest bits, while Jimmy tends to crash James\u2019 interviews at events.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Frankly, if this is really Mr. Corden’s plan, we think he’s out of luck.<\/span><\/p>\n Not only will NBC put up with all manner of Fallon shenanigans so long as his ratings remain steady, Corden isn’t the only backup looking for a chance to start.<\/span><\/p>\n Seth Meyers has been crushing it lately, and he’s been a favorite at NBC since his days on SNL.<\/span><\/p>\n Looks like for now, James should probably just stay in his lane – the carpool lane.<\/span><\/p>\n Source:\u00a0http:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2016\/11\/jimmy-fallon-vs-james-corden-unexpected-feud-alert\/<\/span><\/p>\n