The Spice Girls star revealed all on Channel 4, calling Corden "the biggest d***head celebrity” she’s ever met, and that he’s “not very nice”.
The Leeds singer made these comments during an appearance on Channel 4's series The Big Narstie Show.
She also jokingly called out one of her bandmates, Geri Halliwell, which resulted in some shocked expressions amongst the presenters and guests on the programme.
When co-host and comedian Mo Gilligan asked Mel B, “Who is the biggest d***head celebrity you’ve ever met?”, she certainly didn't hesitate nor hold back with her response.
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“So, there’s a few,” she said, before firing off: “James Corden, Geri Halliwell... and me.”
Mo Gilligan replied; “But Geri – she’s your bandmate,” to which Mel B said: “I know. I love her to bits but she’s really f***ing annoying.”
The host then asked Mel B what James Corden had done to earn the reputation, to which the pop star replied: “I think you always have to be nice to the people that you work with whether it be production, camera guys, sound, lighting.
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“We all work for the same thing, so you should always be nice and he hasn’t been very nice.”
Although this statement resulted in an awkward silence amongst the audience, this is not the first time James Corden's behaviour has been called out and questioned.
Earlier this year, New York restaurant owner Keith McNally described Corden as "a tiny cretin of a man" after allegedly making rude comments and ridiculous demands of his workers at Balthazar on two occasions.
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In an Instagram post, McNally declared he had “86’d” Corden from his restaurant and he was no longer welcome there.
Eventually the ban was lifted after James publicly apologised on live TV during his talk show The Late Late Show. He will be leaving this show in 2023 and it is yet to be seen whether he will return to the UK or not, but if he does it may be to a frosty reception due to these damaging claims such as Mel B's circulating through the rumour mill.
Lederhosen at the ready Leeds, because a new party bar is coming to the city.
Taking over the former Revolución de Cuba venue on Call Lane, the site will close for a major refurbishment before reopening in October as the seventh Barbara’s Bier Haus in the UK.
This isn't your average bar, guests can expect a proper themed experience with dancing bartenders in lederhosen, shot skis, DJs and interactive entertainment alongside beer and cocktail towers, shareable pizzas and wursts bringing the on-the-slopes atmosphere to the city.
Basically, it's time to cancel your upcoming skip trip as Barbara's will be bringing the slopes to you.
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Russell Quelch, CEO of NEOS Hospitality, said about the opening: “Leeds has a fantastic nightlife scene, so it’s the perfect place for Barbara’s Bier Haus.
"The city is known for its energy and its love of a good night out, and Barbara’s brings something a little different with its après-ski theme, entertainment and big party atmosphere. We’re really excited to bring Barbara’s to Leeds and can’t wait to get the doors open this October.”
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The upcoming Leeds opening forms part of a wider rollout of Barbara’s Bier Haus across the UK, as NEOS Hospitality continues to expand its core brands following its acquisition of 20 Revolution and Revolución de Cuba venues earlier this year.
Further details on the Leeds opening of Barbara's Bier Haus, including exclusive launch events and entertainment schedules will be announced ahead of October - and we'll of course be bringing you all the details.
Call Lane bar closes down for good after almost a decade in Leeds
Daisy Jackson
A popular bar and nightlife spot on Call Lane has closed its doors for good this weekend.
Revolución de Cuba - or Revs de Cuba, to most of us - announced the imminent closure of its Leeds bar last week, and went out with a 'final fiesta' on Saturday.
The venue opened on Call Lane, right in the heart of Leeds' nightlife heartland, back in 2015, and remained open after the collapse of Revolution's parent company back in January 2026.
The group's other venue in the city, Revolution at the Electric Press, did close immediately in January.
Revs de Cuba was famed for its Latin-inspired food and cocktails, and its late-night parties that tried to recreate the party atmosphere of Cuba.
The two-storey venue also had live music throughout the week, plus dancers and entertainment at the weekends.
Posting a statement to followers, Revs de Cuba wrote: "We have loved shaking your cocktails and creating unmissable parties and events over the years, but as of today, 15th August 2026, we will sadly be closing our doors in Leeds.
"We want to extend an enormous thank you for joining the Revolucion party and making some unforgettable memories.
"Any guests with bookings will be contacted in due course - Thank you for your patience and understanding. Goodbye and Gracias."
Commenting on their farewell post, one person wrote: "Noooooo! I had the best nights ever at Revs. I have the best memories. This cannot be trueeee."
Another said: "Thanks for so many years of Live Music and Joy."
And someone else posted: "what a place, end of an era."
The existing Revs de Cuba site in Leeds is under the steer of the NEOS Hospitality, who have revealed grand plans for its future...
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