Adele just hijacked the final week of The Late Late Show. She ditched the passenger seat and forced a tearful James Corden into the car for one last commute. It is a 21-minute goodbye between two best friends that has already racked up over 35 million views.
The mood shifts the second Adele mentions her song I Drink Wine. She reveals the lyrics came from a six-hour breakdown she had while James tried to keep her head above water during her divorce. They sing Rolling in the Deep and Hometown Glory but the music is just a backdrop for their real conversation. James looks absolutely shattered as he realizes he is leaving his life in Los Angeles behind.
Watch the exact second the fun stops and the reality of saying goodbye hits them:
Adele – The Final Carpool Karaoke
The reaction from the public has been overwhelming. One viewer noted that they were not ready to see these two legends cry, while another said that the friendship shown is the most powerful thing on the internet.
This heavy farewell is a sharp contrast to the day they first changed television history together years ago. Back then, there was no sadness. But only the shock of discovering Adele’s hidden talents. That first ride turned a simple car trip into a record breaking event that the world still talks about today.
Adele – The Original Carpool Karaoke
Adele was a firecracker. She stunned James by rapping a Nicki Minaj verse with perfect precision and belting out Hello with effortless power. It was the moment she went from being a singer to a global icon.
Adele remains the most authentic voice of our time because she never hides her scars. She has grown from a girl with a big voice into a woman with a big heart and we are lucky to watch her. Follow Adele on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up with her amazing story.