James Corden Gets the Boot from Balthazar’s Door, Snipped by Keith McNally
*Disclaimer: This recap is based on recent gossip, so take it with a pinch of salt and a dash of humor.
Who’s Who in This Culinary Drama
- Keith McNally – Owner of the famed Balthazar & former Cafe Luxembourg skipper.
- James Corden – 44‑year‑old Late Late Show host, vilified for his “tiny cretin” conduct.
- Julia Carey – Corden’s wife, 43, and mother of their trio of kids.
- The Staff – Balthazar servers, whose seats got punched by one infamous customer.
It’s All About the “Tiny Cretin” Label
McNally isn’t shy about busting the curtain on who is truly the “most abusive customer” in the 25‑year history of Balthazar. He proudly (and loudly) declared
“James Corden is a hugely gifted comedian, but a tiny cretin of a man. And the most abusive customer to my Balthazar servers since the restaurant opened.”
The Lasagna‑Laced Lip‑swing of the Night
During a brunch, the drama unfolded over eggs and a culinary mishap.
- Julia’s order: Egg yolk omelette with Gruyère & salad.
- Result: The kitchen served home fries instead of salad, and mixed up a bit of egg white with the yolk.
- Outcome: James barked at the server about how “you can’t do your job.” He even threatened to “cook the omelette myself” while the crew apologized profusely.
Champagne to the Rescue… but Only Temporarily
Keith tried to smooth things over by offering a combo of complimentary champagne for James and Julia. But the server, who had already been “shaken” from the barrage of curses, reportedly couldn’t recover her composure for the rest of the shift.
McNally’s “Loyalty” to Servers
On the 17th of October, he finally told Page Six that he had been “reluctant” to publicly set the record straight. He went ahead because he’s “loyal to restaurant servers everywhere” – no rich or famous guest should drag their skills in the mode of the 21st‑century Roaring‑Twenties.
Press, Voices, and Silence
So far, James Corden’s team remains MIA on comments, leaving the kitchen staff in the spotlight.
