When Queen + Adam Lambert appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, fans expected music royalty. What they got instead? A gloriously unhinged, laugh-out-loud segment that was half parody, half powerhouse vocals — and all crackhead energy in the best way possible.
🎭 The Setup: Corden vs. Queen
It all started with James Corden insisting he could be the new frontman of Queen, claiming he had the pipes, the charisma, and the “Britishness” to replace Freddie Mercury and Adam Lambert. Naturally, Adam — flawless, unbothered, and ready to slay — wasn’t having it.
Cue the battle.
🎤 The Showdown: Vocals & Ridiculousness
What followed was an over-the-top “frontman-off”, featuring:
- Dramatic mic flips 🎤
- High-note challenges (Adam obliterated them, obviously)
- Corden butchering “Bohemian Rhapsody” with theatrical flair
- Queen looking simultaneously amused and mildly concerned
And yet — it worked. Why? Because Adam Lambert didn’t just hold his own — he glowed, vocally annihilating every run and note with zero effort, while still playing along with the sketch’s wild tone.
😂 The Internet’s Verdict
Fans dubbed it:
“Certified CORDEN CRACK.”
“Unironically iconic.”
“The only acceptable chaos in late-night TV.”
The segment quickly went viral for its combination of real talent and complete absurdity, proving once again that Adam Lambert can slay a Queen song, even when parody’s in full swing.
🎬 Not Just Funny — Kind of Brilliant
Beneath the comedy was a subtle reminder:
Adam Lambert has earned his crown as Queen’s frontman — not by imitation, but by being his own kind of fabulous.
And Corden? Well… he brought the chaos. But Adam brought the glory.
Queen + Adam Lambert + James Corden = The Royal Crack Performance We’ll Never Forget. 👑💥
