James Corden is the host of everyone’s favorite late, late night talk show, but he’s also the host of Carpool Karaoke. For everyone that is a superfan of singers and movie stars, Jame Corden drives your favorite celebrities around while they belt out some famous tunes.
While he has had many guests join him for a carpool singing session, there are certainly some episodes that have fans glued to their screens more than others. In case you’re behind on the trend or want to re-watch some of the best episodes, this list is for you. Here are 10 of the best celebrity guests from James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke, ranked.
Jennifer Lopez
The infamous J-Lo joined James Corden in 2016, and this episode features the most bopping hits from this music icon. Of course, it’s impossible not to forget that this talented and beautiful woman is also an acclaimed actress, and fans can bet that James wanted all the details.
That’s right, this episode even features some texting with Leonardo DiCaprio. This triple threat is definitely worth tuning into on Carpool Karaoke as much as she is on the big screen or on the radio.
Lady Gaga
This queen of pop joined James Corden in the car in 2016. These two start by freestyle rapping about traffic, but fans can bet there are some hits from her album, “Joanne.” What’s even more exciting is that James Corden lets this icon take the wheel. For huge fans of hers that have seen her Netflix documentary, they’d know this is scary exciting.
Of course, this woman is definitely a triple threat and has awards from television, film, and music. However, she always has a stellar voice that fills every inch of our souls. Fans should probably go binge A Star Is Born once again.
Sia
In 2016, Sia showed fans her stellar vocal cords when she joined James Corden. Sia is not only a famous singer herself, but she’s also written some of the biggest hits for other artists. From her own song “Chandelier” to “Diamonds” by Rihanna, fans can bet this lady can belt out the songs.
Sia is wholesome and sweet, and these two fill fans’ hearts with pure joy. Plus, this talented singer certainly has an impressive pair of lungs that makes this episode totally worth watching.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber recently released his newest album and rejoined James Corden for some more late night fun and another session on Carpool Karaoke. However, Justin Bieber joined Corden for a duet back in 2015, and that video has over 150 million views.
Of course, the 2015 episode starts with “Baby,” but five years later in 2020, fans get to see an older Justin Bieber celebrate his newest addition to the music world.
Selena Gomez
With over 100 million views, this pop legend definitely stole our hearts while she sang her biggest hits for Carpool Karaoke in 2016. This episode isn’t only full of music, but it also includes an amusement park adventure and some drive-thru stops.
The beautiful and talented Selena Gomez has dominated in film, television, and music, and you can catch this bombshell riding a roller-coaster while singing “Come and Get It.”
Ed Sheeran
In 2017, these two best buds joined forces to give fans everything they ever wanted. When this episode was released, Ed Sheeran had just released a new album, and fans were stoked to see some jamming to “Shape of You.”
While Ed is as humble and adorable as they come, he’s definitely dominated the music scene. However, fans can also catch him crossing over into the film industry for a recent role in Yesterday.
Bruno Mars
With 115 million views, this pop icon definitely left his mark on Carpool Karaoke when he joined James Corden in 2016. Yes, this session was all about celebrating “24K Magic.” Bruno Mars has been a pretty active force in the music scene for years, and it’s no secret he has a stellar voice.
Of course, fans can also tune in to see James Corden try to match this icon’s style. While that’s cringy and hilarious, these two men definitely bless the ears of viewers with these popular tunes.
Michelle Obama
This episode needs no introduction. In 2016, the beautiful and brilliant First Lady sang some of the most classic hits out there with James Corden. With a tour of the White House and a guest appearance from another iconic woman, Missy Elliot, this episode has everything everyone needs.
Of course, Michelle doesn’t need to be a famous singer or actress to be one of the best guests on Carpool Karaoke. This queen has stolen everyone’s hearts, and her time with James Corden was nothing but hilarious and wholesome.
One Direction
This popular boy band stole everyone’s hearts when they piled into James Corden’s car for a singing session. With Liam, Louis, Harry, and Niall, these men are belting out their #1 hits. Obviously, this band no longer jams together, so this episode is perfect for fans looking for some nostalgia.
With over 150 million views on YouTube, this episode even features a choreographed dance routine, created by James Corden himself. For fans that miss this group, these men returned to the car to sing along to their hits.
Adele
Adele is an icon, and there’s certainly no disputing that. Her Carpool Karaoke episode has over 200 million views on YouTube. Starting off by singing some of her best hits like “Hello” and “Someone Like You,” Adele shocks the world by rapping Nicki Minaj’s “Monster” without holding back.
This episode came out in 2016, but it’s still a popular hit on the channel that fans love to binge over and over again. It doesn’t get much better than Adele and James Corden singing in a car on a rainy day in England. Yes, this queen was also drinking tea the entire time.
