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James Corden has recently addressed negative comments made by singer Lily Allen during her podcast, Miss Me?. Allen referred to Corden as her “famous beg friend,” suggesting he sought her attention in an off-putting manner. This remark follows a series of criticisms from other celebrities, including Mel B, who labeled him the “rudest celebrity” she has encountered, and Sharon Osbourne, who voiced her grievances about Corden on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year. During the podcast, Allen recounted her interactions with Corden, noting that he had implied in his memoir that she was leading him on, a claim she firmly denied. Corden's 2011 memoir, *May I Have Your Attention*, praised Allen, but a source close to him revealed that he found her recent comments “tacky” and felt it was inappropriate for her to speak negatively about him. The source further elaborated that Corden is accustomed to criticism and views Allen's remarks as just another instance of public backlash. Despite the ongoing scrutiny, Corden believes he has not acted desperately and feels he deserves better treatment from the public. The source indicated that Corden struggles to understand why he provokes such strong reactions, asserting that he is simply being himself. Corden's reputation has faced challenges, notably when restaurant owner Keith McNally labeled him a “tiny cretin” for alleged rude behavior at Balthazar. Although McNally initially banned Corden from the establishment, the ban was lifted following an apology from the comedian on *The Late Late Show*.