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First Look: Mariah Carey’s Christmas Takeover Begins On “Late Late Show With James Corden”

Ken Jeong hosts Tuesday night’s episode.

As Christmas draws near, a music superstar who has become synonymous with the season begins her “Late Late Show With James Corden” takeover.

Indeed, Mariah Carey performs on Tuesday’s edition of the episode, which just so happens to be hosted by Ken Jeong. Carey is also set to appear on Wednesday and Thursday’s episodes.

The Christmas takeover comes on the heels of Carey’s Christmas classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She is also promoting a 25th anniversary reissue of her “Merry Christmas” album.

Along with Carey and Jeong, Tuesday’s episode features Jenny Slate, Rick Schwartz and Kristen Schaal. Videos and photos follow.

Mariah Carey performs ÒOh SantaÓ from her 25th Anniversary album reissue of Merry Christmas during The Late Late Show with James Corden, airing Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Photo: Terence Patrick/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Mariah Carey performs ÒOh SantaÓ from her 25th Anniversary album reissue of Merry Christmas during The Late Late Show with James Corden, airing Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Photo: Terence Patrick/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Mariah Carey performs ÒOh SantaÓ from her 25th Anniversary album reissue of Merry Christmas during The Late Late Show with James Corden, airing Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Photo: Terence Patrick/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Mariah Carey performs ÒOh SantaÓ from her 25th Anniversary album reissue of Merry Christmas during The Late Late Show with James Corden, airing Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Photo: Terence Patrick/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Ken Jeong guest-hosts The Late Late Show with James Corden airing Tuesday, December 17, 2019, with guests Jenny Slate, Kristen Schaal, and Rick Schwartz. Photo: Terence Patrick/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Ken Jeong guest-hosts The Late Late Show with James Corden airing Tuesday, December 17, 2019, with guests Jenny Slate, Kristen Schaal, and Rick Schwartz. Photo: Terence Patrick/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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