James Corden comes out on top after on-stage clash with Sir Patrick Stewart at the Glamour Awards

 

 

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Last updated at 4:57 PM on 9th June 2010

 

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He might be a veteran of the stage and screen but Sir Patrick Stewart should have kept consulting his script before insulting James Corden last night.

 

Hundreds of guests at last night's Glamour Awards in London looked on in shock as the critically-acclaimed actor tried to make fun of the portly comedian's weight but then saw his jibes spectacularly backfire.

Celebrities such as Cheryl Cole, Lily Allen, Nicole Ritchie and Denise Van Outen, took in the embarrassing scene as the Star Trek star launched a verbal attack on Corden, who was hosting the glitzy event in Mayfair's Berkeley Square.

 

 

You calling me fat? James Corden urges Sir Patrick Stewart to continue insulting him after Star Trek actor made fun of his weight at last night's Glamour Awards

 

Sir Patrick was invited on stage to present the gong for Film Actress of the Year to Avatar's Zoe Saldana.

But instead he took the opportunity to criticise the way Corden was standing.

He told the comedy star not to stand at the back with his hands in his pocket because it made him look like he would rather be somewhere else when people came up to collect their awards.

Then he decided to have a dig at Corden's weight - a big mistake.

 

 

Bad knight: James tries to stop the actor halfway through his rant as he asked him to hurry up and present an award to Avatar's Zoe Saldana

 

He said: 'From where I was sitting, I could see your belly. And that was from right over there at the back of the room. These people down here....'

He then looked at Corden, who said: 'Sorry, I'm waiting for the punchline. Go on. You could see my belly but I can see you dying right now.

 

 

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As the crowd laughed nervously, Sir Patrick asked them: 'One more, do you want one more?'

In reference to Corden joking earlier in the evening that he fancied Nick Jonas, Sir Patrick said: 'If you fancy the Jonas Brothers, cover your belly.'

 

Calm down: James tries to pacify Sir Patrick as Zoe Saldana comes to the comedian's rescue

 

As Corden stood smiling in bemusement behind him, Sir Patrick then gave Saldana the award.

And she was quick to jump to Corden's defence, as she said, to a round of applause and cheers: 'For whatever it's worth, I like your belly.'

And as Corden and Sir Patrick argued in the background, she added: 'But I would pay to see Sir Patrick Stewart dying on stage any day.'

After Sir Patrick had left the stage, Corden told the audience, 'I feel bad for people who haven't seen my belly', before he lifted he shirt and rubbed his stomach.

 

Flash of the flesh: James Corden gives the audience a glimpse of his belly after Sir Patrick leaves the stage

 

 

Then, to a burst of applause and laughter, he said to Sir Patrick: 'OK can we get a taxi really quickly please. There's an old man going home.'

Apart from Saldana, many other stars jumped to Corden's defence as the evening went on, including Nowhere Boy actor Aaron Johnson, who won Man of the Year, and remarked: 'I love your belly. That was intense. I didn't know where to look.'

Singer Duffy, who got on stage to present Yoko Ono with the Outstanding Contribution accolade, added: 'James is doing a wonderful job. Highly entertaining.'

 

Speaking about the incident after the event, Corden said: 'I sound like my mum. I wasn't angry. I found it quite disappointing. You should ask him about it but I'm certain he's left.'

 

Unfazed: James, who took the incident with Sir Patrick in his stride, leaves the awards show with girlfriend Julia Carey

 

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1285273/Glamour-Awards-2010-James-Corden-Sir-Patrick-Stewart-stage-clash.html#ixzz0qNpK8t8x

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