James Corden is 'thrilled' to be hosting the 2019 Tony Awards in June

James Corden is announced as host of the 2019 Tony Awards in June: 'I'm beyond proud to be part of this incredibly special night'

By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com

Published: 14:48 GMT, 19 March 2019 | Updated: 17:32 GMT, 19 March 2019

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James Corden has landed a plum job.

The 40-year-old Late Late Show star has been hired to host the 2019 Tony Awards in New York City. The show will take place on June 9, 2019 at the Radio City Music Hall.

'I'm thrilled to be returning to host the Tony Awards, the Broadway community is very dear to my heart and I'm beyond proud to be part of this incredibly special night,' said Corden.

A big get: James Corden has landed a plum job. The Late, Late Show host has been hired to host the 2019 Tony Awards in New York City. The show will take place on June 9, 2019 at the Radio City Music Hall

A big get: James Corden has landed a plum job. The Late, Late Show host has been hired to host the 2019 Tony Awards in New York City. The show will take place on June 9, 2019 at the Radio City Music Hall

This is Corden's second time serving as host of the Tonys as he did it once before in 2016. 

The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. 

'James is not only a beloved talent, he is also a veteran of the stage and has a true passion for Broadway,' said Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League, and Heather Hitchens, President of the American Theatre Wing. 

'We cannot wait to see what he has in store for us this year at the Tony Awards!'

'Hilarious. Insanely talented. Musical savant. Brilliantly unpredictable. James Corden!' exclaimed executive producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss.

Nice resume: Corden has won seven Emmy Awards, for his work on The Late Late Show, the 'Carpool Karaoke' series for Apple Music, and The 70th Annual Tony Awards

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