James Corden’s ‘forgive me’ pose revealed by body language expert as he apologises for restaurant drama -Cydney Yeates-Entertainment – Metro

James Corden revealed his ‘forgive me’ pose during his apology for upsetting staff at a New York restaurant on Monday’s episode of his Late Late Show.

The actor and comedian had been temporarily banned from Balthazar in Manhattan last week after its owner Keith McNally claimed he had been ‘extremely nasty’ to his staff on two occasions.

Mr McNally soon U-turned on his decision to bar Corden after the Gavin & Stacey star called him to say sorry.

Addressing the incident on The Late Late Show, Corden acknowledged he had been ‘ungracious’ while adding that it was ‘never my intention’ to cause distress.

Body language expert Judi James has weighed in on Corden’s apology and reckons it was a pretty good one.

James Corden played his hands in a ‘forgive me’ pose during his apology (Picture: CBS)

Body language expert Judi James believes Corden’s statement is a pretty authentic message.’ (Credits: CBS)

Speaking exclusively to Metro.co.uk, she says: ‘It is long, rather than curt, and not performed in a way that implies he might be going through the motions purely to get back in the US books via some sobbing and hair-rending.

‘He barely changes his style of delivery as he does it. Yes, he uses some humour and yes, it is animated but that would make it more real than one of those set piece apologies complete with fake tears and looks of humility that celebrities often perform when their careers are in jeopardy.

‘He also explains what he is apologising for. There are brief moments when it sounds a bit “I’m sorry they were upset”, which isn’t a proper apology but he also adds words like “I made a mistake and take responsibility”.

Corden hopes he can go back to dine at Balthazar in New York (Picture: Getty)

‘He also uses empathy, saying he knows what it is like to serve tables and adds his own experiences for added value.’

Turning her attention to one particular moment, James believes that Corden’s statement was genuine and from the heart.

‘He starts with hands held together towards the camera but with the palms and fingers fanned out in a “forgive me” pose,’ she continues. ‘When he gets onto the story, he flings his hands about in all directions but when he says he “deeply regrets that comment” he slaps one hand down on the desk for emphasis.

‘His very full and long apology should be described as a pretty authentic message.’

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‘There is one naughty, colluding smile to camera at the start as he says “Did I miss anything?” but this does give a natural air to the apology, keeping it more in his natural style,’ she observes.

Corden ended his Late Late Show apology by saying: ‘I hope I’m allowed in again one day so when I’m back in New York I can go there and apologise in person, which is something I will absolutely do.’

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