James Corden, Helen Mirren Competed In “Drop The Mic” On “The Late Late Show”

Watch James Corden and Helen Mirren engage in a rap battle on “The Late Late Show.”

“Drop The Mic” may have expanded to its own show on TBS, but that does not mean it will never appear on CBS’ “The Late Late Show With James Corden.”

Case-in-point: Tuesday’s show featured a new edition of the popular segment.

Host James Corden competed against actress Helen Mirren.

In addition to competing in the Drop The Mic rap battle, Mirren participated in the nightly discussion. Actor JK Simmons was also present as a discussion guest.

The episode aired late Tuesday/early Wednesday. A video of the “Drop The Mic” segment and photos from the taping follow:

Helen Mirren performs in Drop The Mic with James Corden during “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” Tuesday, January 30, 2018 (12:35 PM-1:37 AM ET/PT) On The CBS Television Network. Photo: Terence Patrick ©2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Writer Eliza Skinner and producer James Longman give notes during rehearsal of Drop The Mic with Hellen Mirren and James Corden during “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” Tuesday, January 30, 2018 (12:35 PM-1:37 AM ET/PT) On The CBS Television Network. Photo: Terence Patrick ©2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Helen Mirren and J.K. Simmons chat with James Corden during “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” Tuesday, January 30, 2018 (12:35 PM-1:37 AM ET/PT) On The CBS Television Network. Photo: Terence Patrick ©2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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