Trump Brags About Passing Dementia Test | James Corden, Lindsey Vonn | Monday, October 27

Summary

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Episode: Trump Brags About Passing Dementia Test | James Corden, Lindsey Vonn
Date: October 28, 2025

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Overview

This lively episode of The Tonight Show features Jimmy Fallon’s signature comedic monologue, an energetic celebrity interview with James Corden (currently starring in Broadway’s "Art"), a heartfelt catch-up with Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn as she gears up for a 2026 Olympic comeback, and a playful game segment. The episode blends sharp political satire, sports enthusiasm, and genuine warmth as Jimmy and his guests riff on current events, the quirks of American holidays, and their personal journeys.

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Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jimmy’s Monologue: Trump, Current Events, and Playful Jabs

• Trump’s Health and Bragging (01:11–02:08)

  • Fallon opens by poking fun at former President Trump revealing he had an MRI and cognitive test, joking:

    "Apparently, they were able to lure Trump into the MRI by telling him it was a giant tanning bed." – Jimmy Fallon (01:15)

  • Mocks Trump’s claims to ace the cognitive test:

    "He was able to guide the honeybee through the maze and the box of Cheerios in less than 15 minutes." – Jimmy Fallon (01:28)

  • References hard-to-answer questions:

    "The 25th question is, how well did you know Jeffrey Epstein? And that's... that's hard." – Jimmy Fallon (01:52)

• Government Shutdown and Air Travel (02:13–02:40)

  • On government shutdown and airline delays:

    "Every plane will be controlled by the Domino's Pizza tracker, so we should be ok." – Jimmy Fallon (02:22)

• Miscellaneous News

  • Delta’s $50,000 emergency slide incident (02:40)
  • Stolen Gmail passwords joke (02:50)
  • Monday Night Football enthusiasm, leading into playful banter with guests about loving football (03:07–04:05)

• Economy and Halloween

  • Deli meats price rise:

    "These are crazy times when eating lunchables is considered bougie." – Jimmy Fallon (04:11)

  • Halloween for grownups:

    "You know you’re too old for Halloween when you trick or treat at a home. Then look it up on Zillow." – Jimmy Fallon (04:25)

2. Game Segment: "Who Said It? Trump or Cartoon Character?"

(05:59–13:53)

Jimmy, James Corden, and Lindsey Vonn play a raucous round trying to guess if absurd quotes came from Trump or a cartoon. Hilarity ensues as they debate semantics and impersonate both Trump and cartoon characters.

Key Quotes & Moments:

• “I’ll have five burgers, please.”
  • The panel guesses Trump and cartoon characters like Wimpy (06:08–07:52).
• "Let's see if we can find some space rocks, Toots."
  • Daniel Tiger is revealed as the source to much laughter (08:08–09:38).
• “Thank you very much, Daddy and Mommy.”
  • Jimmy and James riff on Trump’s strange word order (09:48–10:42).

    "He almost forgot. He almost totally forgot... He didn’t even want to mention Mommy. I was an afterthought." – Jimmy Fallon (10:35)

• “I feel great. Boom. Superman.”
  • They joke about whether it sounds like Trump or a cartoon, finally revealed as a Trump quote (11:01–12:34).
• “I’m a big boy.” – Patrick Star from SpongeBob (13:34–13:49)

3. Interview: James Corden—Returning to Broadway, Halloween, & Friendship

(14:13–22:05)

James Corden Talks ‘Art’ and American Halloween:

• On living in New York for the play and Halloween culture shock:

  “Adults in America... are really into it. And they go like, you know, you get adults being like, what are you going to dress up as for Halloween? I’m like... well, nothing. No, my children.” – James Corden (15:13)

• Satirical take on Halloween as an adult:

  “You end up just being at a party, having a normal conversation. You're stood with a finance manager from Chase Bank, with an ax in his head, blood dripping down his face, going, 'Yeah, yeah, no, I think so. I think I’m just gonna give up the lease and get a new car.'" – James Corden (16:03)

• Fallon points out the paradox of telling kids not to talk to strangers but making an exception for Halloween (16:43–17:00).

On Friendship with Anna Wintour:

• James jokes about giving Anna fashion advice and enjoying theater and the US Open together.
• Both reminisce about a humorous incident at a portrait gallery (17:22–18:29).

About Broadway’s ‘Art’:

• Corden warmly describes the plot: three friends’ 25-year friendship unraveling over a $300,000 all-white canvas, leading to laughter and tears.

  “The purchase of this painting... throws their whole friendship... off course.” – James Corden (19:38)

• Fallon and critics heap praise on Corden’s performance:

  “James Corden delivers a master class of comedy.” – Jimmy Fallon, referencing The Guardian and others (20:23)

• Corden expresses gratitude for Fallon’s support:

  “From that moment to this moment now, you have been nothing but amazingly kind to me all the time. And the fact that you came to the play and you're talking about it like that is a thrill for me.” – James Corden (20:50)

• Heartfelt anecdote about Fallon celebrating Corden’s daughter’s birthday backstage (21:46–21:59).

4. Interview: Lindsey Vonn—Olympic Comeback, Resilience, and New Beginnings

(22:21–27:38)

Olympics Update & Training:

• Vonn discusses training for a 2026 Olympic comeback at age 41 after multiple surgeries, including a titanium knee.

  “I'm a little older than I was last time I saw you. I'm 41.” – Lindsey Vonn (23:28)

• Her “metal” body:

  “You don’t want to punch me on the right side.” – Lindsey Vonn (23:57) “It’s like the Terminator. Arnold and I are friends.” – Lindsey Vonn (24:04)

Emotional Journey and Legacy:

• On her emotional returns to competition and proving doubters wrong:

  “It was like the Olympics for me because I felt like I did it for myself. I knew I could do it, but so many people said I couldn’t... I proved everyone wrong.” – Lindsey Vonn (25:39)

Personal Life—Her Dog, Chance:

• Vonn shares a touching story about her new puppy Chance:

  “This is my chance. This is my second chance. This is my boy.” – Lindsey Vonn (24:58)

Family and Support:

• On telling her father about her Olympic plan:

  “He said, you know, Lindsey, I'm your father. And I know that if you set your mind to something, you're going to do it, so it doesn't really matter what I say, but I support you 100%.” – Lindsey Vonn (26:45)

• Plans for post-Olympics:

  “When you reach the bottom of the slopes for the last time, what's the first thing you're gonna do to celebrate?” – Jimmy Fallon (27:09) “I'm probably gonna cry. Celebrate with my family... and then I'm gonna come see you.” – Lindsey Vonn (27:12)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Cognitive Test:

  “The 25th question is, how well did you know Jeffrey Epstein? And that's... that's hard.” – Jimmy Fallon (01:52)

• On Adult Halloween Culture:

  "You end up just being at a party, having a normal conversation. You're stood with a finance manager from Chase Bank, with an ax in his head, blood dripping down his face..." – James Corden (16:03)

• Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback Motivation:

  “So many people said I couldn’t... I proved everyone wrong. Proved myself I could.” – Lindsey Vonn (25:39)

• Corden’s Gratitude to Fallon:

  “From that moment to this moment now, you have been nothing but amazingly kind to me all the time...a thrill for me.” – James Corden (20:50)

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Key Segments & Timestamps

• Monologue — Trump, News, and Halloween Satire: 01:11–04:35
• Game Segment (“Who Said It? Trump or Cartoon?”): 06:03–13:53
• James Corden Interview — Broadway, Halloween, and Friendship: 14:13–22:05
• Lindsey Vonn Interview — Comeback, Metal Knees, and Puppy: 22:21–27:38

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Tone and Style

The episode is marked by Jimmy’s quick wit and self-deprecating humor, Corden’s delightful sarcasm, and Vonn’s resilient, candid energy. Laughter, affectionate teasing, and moments of real gratitude give the episode balance, making it as heartfelt as it is entertaining.

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For Those Who Haven’t Listened

This episode delivers sharp political laughs, playful gameshow-style segments, and genuine conversations with two fan favorites—James Corden, returning to his theater roots and openly cherishing his friendship with Fallon, and Lindsey Vonn, whose determination and humor shine as she preps for Olympic competition yet again. The show’s warmth and fun spirit make it a can’t-miss for fans of late-night comedy and inspiring celebrity stories.

Transcript

[Jimmy Fallon]

From Studio 6, Speed Rockefeller center in the heart of New York City, it's the Tonight show, starring Jimmy Fallon. Tonight, join Jimmy and his guests, James Gordon, Lindsey Moss, and featuring Steve legendary Ruth Rose. 2204, Jim. And now, here he is. Jimmy. That's a hot cry. I love you.

Enjoy us, everybody.

Welcome. Hello, everybody. Welcome.

Welcome. Welcome to the Tonight Show.

You're here. You made it. Thank you for watching at om.

Well, guys, President Trump surprised reporters today when he revealed that he underwent an MRI and took a cognitive test at his last physical. Or as that's also known, not a physical. Apparently, they were able to lure Trump into the MRI by telling me it was a giant tanning bed. Give it a shot. Trump also bragged about how he aced his cognitive test. Yeah, he was able to guide the honeybee through the maze and the box of Cheerios in less than 15 minutes. Trump said that the first questions on the cognitive test are easy, but when you get up to 10, 20, and 25, they're really hard. Yeah. The 25th question is, how well did you know Jeffrey Epstein? And that's. That's hard. That's a tough one. That's a tough one. Now we're getting.

I'm getting back in the tube. Here we go.

Well, as day 27 of the government shutdown and Trump's transportation secretary just warned that there could be even more flight delays due to a lack of air traffic controllers. Don't worry. For the time being, every plane will be controlled by the Domino's Pizza tracker, so we should be ok. Speaking of travel, a Delta Air Lines crew member accidentally deployed a plane's emergency slide after it landed, which could cost the airline over $50,000. You gotta admit, of all the ways it costs an airline $50,000, that's the most fun. I mean, come on, let's slide down. I always wanted to do that. Switching gears. According to a new report, millions of Gmail passwords were recently stolen and a massive data breach. Millions of users are like, hey, if you know my password, can you remind me what it is? Guys, tonight was Monday Night Football with a matchup between the Chiefs and the Commanders. I'm always so stoked when football is back in swing.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Yeah, yeah, me too.

[James Corden]

Jimmy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah? What do you love about football? Tariq?

[Lindsey Vonn]

How about we both say what we love about football at the same time?

[Jimmy Fallon]

Okay. Three, two, one. Okay.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Coin toss, kick off. Start the game back. Some jerseys, say their names.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Run it, pass it, take a chance, catch it.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Touchdown, End zone, dance.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Fumble, tackle, juke, pump, fake 4th and goal. Commercial break. Wait, I wasn't saying commercial break like we're about to have a commercial break. I just mean I like when.

What are they doing in football?

Oh, my bad.

Ha ha.

NFL is fun for all. That is why I love football. Crazy.

We like the same stuff.

Well, listen to this. I read that deli meat prices are hitting record high. You know, these are crazy times when eating lunchables is considered bougie. And finally, a new survey found that most adults believe Halloween is just as much for grownups as it is for children. Yep. You know you're too old for Halloween when you trick or treat at a home. Then look it up on Zillow.

We have a great show. Give it up for the Roots, ladies and gentlemen.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Let's have it. Mr. Old at this job top grip my joints could go Handling that boy spins and rips is so savage Make.

[Jimmy Fallon]

MC seem so hollow out what a.

Show, what a show we have for you tonight. He is a very talented performer who stars in the Broadway revival of Art, which is playing at the Music Box Theater. James Corden is here tonight. He is so good. He's phenomenal in this play. He's in the play with Bobby Cannavale and Neil Patrick Harris. They're all fantastic in this play. But man, oh, man, he's. I've never seen him on Broadway. Oh, we all know him as a talk show host and I know shows and stuff, his movies that he's done. But I never got to see him on Broadway. Great crushes, like, the best. The audience loves him. It was amazing. Almost a standing ovation in the middle of the play. Swear he's fantastic. Go see this play. Go see Art. It's so good. They're all fantastic, but he's unbelievable. Plus, she's an Olympic gold medal skier who's currently competing for a spot on Team USA for the 2026 Winter Games.

Lindsey Vonn is joining us.

All right, everyone, it's time to play who said it? Here we go.

Who said it?

[James Corden]

Who said it?

[Jimmy Fallon]

Here's how it works. I'm gonna show you a real quote, and it's up to you to decide who said it. And tonight we're gonna looking at quotes that could have been said by either President Trump or a cartoon character. All right, does everyone have a clicker? All right, you use these to vote Higgins. Roots. You have clickers too. I'm a clicker. All right, are you guys ready to do this? All right, here we go. This first quote is. Okay, I'll have five Burgers, please. Ooh, now that sounds like Trump. Well, it sounds like probably Wimpy or something. Right, right. But did Wimpy from Popeye, did he.

[James Corden]

Get five burgers, maybe?

[Jimmy Fallon]

God, I think he would just eat one burger.

[James Corden]

One burger, and then he'd gladly.

[Jimmy Fallon]

On Tuesday. He'd gladly pay him on Tuesday. And he would. I'd say clean his fingers.

Yeah.

[James Corden]

Cause he was a picky eater, and.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Trump was probably doing it as, like a.

[Lindsey Vonn]

As a bit.

[Jimmy Fallon]

A press thing.

[James Corden]

I'll have five burgers. Epstein. Whatever. Five burgers for everybody.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Just for me. What would you guys want?

[James Corden]

I'm gonna go Trump.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah. He's a McDonald's dude, right?

[James Corden]

Burgers.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, I think. What do you guys think? Trump treat. You think cartoon.

[Lindsey Vonn]

I'm gonna go wimpy. Cartoon. It may not have been Wimpy, but it was a cartoon.

[Jimmy Fallon]

If it is a cartoon, they stole it from Wimpy.

[James Corden]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Cause that's his bit.

That's his thing.

That's the only thing the guy did was order hamburgers and say, that's his deal.

Yeah.

Don't steal that stuff from Wimpy. I eat Popeye.

[James Corden]

No, doesn't.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, exactly. Only one dude eats spinach.

Popeye. Yeah.

[James Corden]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

All right, I think. You think Cartoon Quest. I say Trump. Okay, let's see.

Wow.

Votes are in. Let's see the results right now.

Wow.

Ooh. Barely. The audience barely thinks that it could be Trump. All right, let's see who said it. Okay, I'll have five burgers, please.

There you go. All right, here we go.

[James Corden]

Adding the five burgers. Throw them in the back.

[Jimmy Fallon]

At a rally.

Yeah.

[James Corden]

People stood there for hours.

[Jimmy Fallon]

All right, I'll buy a burger.

[James Corden]

Five burger.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Here's the. The next quote here is, let's see if we can find some space rocks, Toots.

Ooh.

[James Corden]

Toots throws me.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I don't think Sounds like something he.

[James Corden]

Would say, but I've never heard him say.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I never heard him say Toots.

[James Corden]

I'm gonna say. I'm gonna say cartoon.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Cartoon, right?

[James Corden]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

It sounds like it's something like spongebob or something.

Yeah.

[James Corden]

Or somebody being an old person. Because Toots is a very. Could be like, 1930s cartoon.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Space rocks is pretty advanced.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Space rocks?

[James Corden]

Yeah. You think it's, like, from the Jetsons?

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah. Why would. Why would Trump say. Do we see if we got any space rocks?

[Lindsey Vonn]

To us, in what context? I think it might be like, a Jetsons or something like that. Yeah, that was a good.

[James Corden]

I'm gonna go cartoon.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Cartoon.

[Jimmy Fallon]

All right. Cartoon. I would say not Jetsons. I think it's a new cartoon. Oh.

[James Corden]

Like Jimmy Neutron or something like that.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I don't know if necessarily set in space or whatever. Oh, it's like a new type of thing where they're going, ah, listen toots. They're trying to be old timey.

[James Corden]

Old timey.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Trying to be old timey.

[James Corden]

Past few.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Nah, I'm saying space rock.

[Lindsey Vonn]

I don't know what kind of cartoon it is, but it's a cartoon for sure.

[Jimmy Fallon]

There's no way.

[James Corden]

Right.

[Jimmy Fallon]

What do you guys think? Cartoon. I think it's a no brainer. Let's look at the vote. Results are in.

[James Corden]

Okay. Yeah. All right, let's see.

[Jimmy Fallon]

69 people thought that it was Trump. But don't laugh.

[James Corden]

Love that number.

[Jimmy Fallon]

All right, who said it?

Let's see if we can find some space rocks, toots.

Ah, Daniel Tiger. Yeah, I know that.

[James Corden]

I love that cartoon.

[Jimmy Fallon]

That's Daniel Tiger.

[James Corden]

Daniel tiger.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah. From Mr. Based on Mr. Rogers.

Yeah.

All right, here's the next quote. It says, thank you very much, Daddy and Mommy. Okay.

[James Corden]

That's Trump for sure.

[Jimmy Fallon]

It's got, it's mixing up the.

[James Corden]

Usually it's Mommy and Daddy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

It's Mommy and Daddy.

[James Corden]

Yeah. But thank you very much. Daddy and Mommy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Daddy first.

[James Corden]

Yeah, Daddy first.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Feels like, it feels like something he would have done.

[James Corden]

Yeah. Mommy can't be first famous.

[Jimmy Fallon]

It's Mommy and Daddy.

[James Corden]

Usually normal human speech is. Or English is Mommy and Daddy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, yeah. That's a normal. So if someone said thank you very.

[James Corden]

Much, Daddy and Mommy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah.

I think it's got to be right.

[James Corden]

You say yellow box. You don't say box.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yellow.

[Lindsey Vonn]

You know what I mean?

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, yeah. You got you.

[James Corden]

I'm going to say Trump.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, I think, I think Trump. Let's see what the votes are in audience.

[James Corden]

Oh, yeah. 148.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah. It's the landslide. Let's see who said it. Thank you very much. Daddy and Mommy. He almost forgot. He almost totally forgot.

He didn't even want to mention Mommy. I was an afterthought.

[James Corden]

I don't care about Mommy and Mommy.

And Mommy.

Of course, of course. Mommy first. Jeffrey. If it was in the phone book, it'd be Daddy. Yeah. Because D's first. I think because her name comes first. You know, it's got three D's. D, D. Daddy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Let's do another one here. The quote is I feel great.

[James Corden]

Boom.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Superman.

[James Corden]

Oh, damn. That could go either way.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I feel like everyone's always asking him how he's doing.

[James Corden]

Right?

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah.

[Lindsey Vonn]

I'M gonna go. I'm gonna say trump. Trump again.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Cartoon. Cartoon. Why would a cartoon reference Superman?

[Lindsey Vonn]

I don't think he would ever say, I feel great.

[James Corden]

Boom. Could be that.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I think he would.

[James Corden]

I'd feel great. I'd feel great. Boom.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Superman. Superman.

[James Corden]

Or Superman.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Boom. Over.

I think you got.

Right.

Superman.

[Lindsey Vonn]

I feel great. And then the boom and the Superman are disconnected just enough to make it an absolute. It's definitely. I'm certain that is Trump.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Trump.

[James Corden]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

It's almost like, say goodnight, Daddy and Mommy.

[James Corden]

Say, goodnight, Daddy and Mommy, Mommy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Boom. Superman.

I feel great.

[Lindsey Vonn]

That's like the rest of the story.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Boom.

[James Corden]

Superman. Yeah. Sounds like soldier boy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah. It's not, though. It's Trump or a cartoon God.

[James Corden]

All right.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I think it's Trump. I think he's been asked so many times, is he healthy? Yeah.

[James Corden]

It just sounds crazy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

He probably run out of answers, to be honest. Also good.

Boom.

[James Corden]

This could have been a hustle.

[Jimmy Fallon]

All right, let's see the audience. Let's see the vote. Audience, yeah.

Oh, wow.

Why are we even talking this long? Why are we talking? Yeah, just tell me to be quiet. I'll show the clip. All right, who said it?

[James Corden]

I feel great.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Boom.

[James Corden]

Superman.

[Jimmy Fallon]

There you go. There you go. Brilliant.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Superman.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.

Of course.

[James Corden]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

That was a no brainer. That was a no brainer on that one. All right, let's do one more here. Here's the quote. It says, I'm a big boy.

[James Corden]

Oh, dang.

[Jimmy Fallon]

He's definitely said it, right?

Yes. I'm a big boy.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Absolutely.

[Jimmy Fallon]

That Mickey Mouse.

[James Corden]

Yeah, that's Mickey Mouse.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I don't think Mickey Mouse has ever said I'm a big boy.

[James Corden]

That's Donald Duck.

[Jimmy Fallon]

This is tricky, man. Maybe we should take a commercial break and come back.

[Lindsey Vonn]

I'm gonna go cartoon. Just because we've had, you know, it's been Trump heavy.

[James Corden]

Yeah. Do you think we have too many trumps?

[Lindsey Vonn]

Yes.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Trump.

[James Corden]

Trump. Trump. Trump. Trump. Trump.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Trump.

[James Corden]

Well, that's the news, right? Cartoon.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I don't know who. I don't know if our writer is a big gambler or something. Okay, that put enough trumps in the thing. They're just doing it for fun.

[James Corden]

Okay, I'm gonna go trump.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I'm going Trump. All right, let's see the results from our audience. Our great audience.

[James Corden]

Whoa.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Okay. All right.

[James Corden]

Jiminy Cruz.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Who said it?

I'm a big boy. Patrick. Patrick.

Yeah. Oh, I'm sorry, I'm here. And we have another clip.

[James Corden]

What?

[Jimmy Fallon]

Can we see it? I'm a Big boy. There you go, everybody.

Everybody wins. That's all the time we have for who said it. Stick around. We'll be right back with James Harden.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Clapping your hands.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Your hands. And clap.

[Lindsey Vonn]

If I ask are you feeling word call til you better off. 247-365. Never long.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Our first guest is an Emmy and.

Tony winning performer, host and producer. He's now starring in the Broadway revival of art which is playing at the Music box theater. Please welcome James Corden.

Thank you for James Corden.

Oh, yeah.

Welcome back.

You look great, bud.

[James Corden]

I'm very happy to be here.

[Jimmy Fallon]

You're living in the US Again.

[James Corden]

Yes. While you're doing this play right here in New York. Couldn't be happier.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Right in time for Halloween, by the way. We are.

[James Corden]

Yes.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I know that you don't love.

[James Corden]

Right.

[Jimmy Fallon]

You don't love Halloween.

[James Corden]

Okay. Now I know you were all very kind to me just then and I don't want this to be.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, me neither.

[James Corden]

It's not that I don't like.

[Jimmy Fallon]

This should be a love test.

[James Corden]

I know. Well, that feels like an orgy, but I don't.

[Jimmy Fallon]

It's.

[James Corden]

I think I like Halloween for children.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Okay.

[James Corden]

I think it's great for kids.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Okay.

[James Corden]

My issue is in America. So obviously we used to live in Los Angeles and adults in America, much more than in Britain are really into it. And they go like, you know, you get adults being like, what are you going to dress up as for Halloween? I'm like, well, nothing. No, my children. So then, then people think you're like, awful if you don't do that. And then. So then you do dress up.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Okay.

[James Corden]

And my issue is I like dressing.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I think it's fun.

[James Corden]

Listen, we have silly jobs. We like doing all this silly stuff.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah.

We do it for a living.

[James Corden]

So you turn at a party and everyone's thrilled when you walk in. Oh, look, you're Elton John and you're Freddy Krueger and oh, look at all this. But then after that, you end up just being at a party, having a normal conversation.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah.

[James Corden]

You're talking about, like, oh, you know, you're stood with a finance manager from Chase bank with like an axe in his head, blood dripping down his face going, yeah, yeah, no, I think so. I think I'm just gonna give up the lease and get a new car. There's no need to be.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah.

[James Corden]

There's no need for us to be wearing these outfits.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah. For four hours. That's my dress. Like that.

[James Corden]

That's my issue. I met a lady who was a Teacher. She was a teacher. And she was dressed as Pennywise from the movie.

It.

[Jimmy Fallon]

No.

[James Corden]

And that's a character that I think eats children.

[Jimmy Fallon]

That's correct.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Feel.

[James Corden]

Right. Yeah. You know what I mean?

[Jimmy Fallon]

It is an interesting thing. Do you think being outside of America, that we tell kids, don't talk to strangers and then one night of a year.

Yeah. Yeah.

We have them go into their house and eat.

[James Corden]

Unless you got candy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah.

[James Corden]

Go in his house. That'll be fine.

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Just eat somewhere.

[James Corden]

And then you don't talk to anyone until Christmas where I'm gonna take you and I'm gonna sit you on a man's lap.

[Jimmy Fallon]

We got some. We love the holidays.

[James Corden]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I want to get to the play because you're so good in the play, but I know. I see you every now and then. You show up in New York or you're here. Here you are at the US Open with Anna Wintour.

[James Corden]

There we are.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Who is one of my all time faves.

[James Corden]

What do you guys do?

[Jimmy Fallon]

What do you talk about when you hang out with Anna Wintour?

[James Corden]

I mainly just give her a lot of fashion advice.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Sure.

[James Corden]

That's mainly. That's mainly what she comes to me for.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah. She comes to you for that. Exactly.

You said.

[James Corden]

Yeah. No, she's. Well, Anna is. She loves going to the theater. I actually met her when I. Last time I was in New York doing a play, which was at the Music Box as well. I was in a play called One Man, Two Governors. And she came to see me in that play and was very, very. You don't need to.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Amazing that play, too.

[James Corden]

But she was very, very, very supportive of me. And so ever since then, I will. Yeah, we'll, you know, hang out, which is really nice. And she's a huge tennis fan. And we went to the US Open, my wife and I, and. And yeah, it's lovely.

[Jimmy Fallon]

She's pretty fun.

[James Corden]

She's the greatest fun.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[James Corden]

She's terrific fun.

[Jimmy Fallon]

This must have been awkward. This is one night you were at a portrait gallery with her and you guys wore the same outfit. That's a bummer. That's a bummer. You should have emailed before you went out.

[James Corden]

I know. I do say to her, stick with the bob.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, stick with the bob. Yeah. That was your move that night.

[James Corden]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Let's talk about your play, buddy. It's called art. And here it is over at the Music Box. Man, oh man, oh, man, did I love this.

[James Corden]

You're so kind. I was so touched. We all were. Me and Bobby and Neil, we were so touched that you.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Neil Patrick Harris was unbelievable. Bobby Cannavale, unbelievable. James Corden, unbelievable. It is about 90 minutes long.

[James Corden]

That's the best thing about it.

[Jimmy Fallon]

No intermission.

[James Corden]

No intermission.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Go in, go. You want to see a funny play for 90 minutes and just laugh and then cry? It's.

[James Corden]

Yeah, it's a really.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I think I cried. You made me cry. Oh, man, you were amazing. He was unbelievable. Of course.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Of course.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Only you could do that because I look at you and I know you're going to make me laugh. And then it's like you let your guard down and that's when you go, and you go, oh, and you got me.

It's so good, man.

Honestly, the audience loves you. Do you know how much the audience loves you?

[James Corden]

Well, I mean, I don't.

[Jimmy Fallon]

They love you. You're really, really good.

You're very.

You could have done. And you walked out and everyone's like, here we go. And you did like a five minute monologue and it was unbelievable. Up, jumping up and down, laying, standing by, doing four characters at once. It was a masterpiece. And almost got a standing ovation in the middle of the show.

[James Corden]

It's a brilliant part. It's a part I've always wanted to play that. The play hasn't been on in New York for, I think 28 years now. And essentially the play is about three friends and one of the characters, Neil's character, buys a painting for $300,000, but it's just a white canvas that's artist. And so the purchase of this painting essentially in one night throws their whole friendship, a 25 year friendship, off course.

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

And you think this is art.

[James Corden]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

And paid how much money for this? And then the other friend's like, I don't think it's that bad.

[James Corden]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

What?

[James Corden]

And then sort of Switzerland in the middle, just trying to keep their friendship together. And oh my gosh, it is so.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Funny and it moves and you just don't want it to end. It's great. You've been getting, by the way, Corden is reasserting himself as a major theater actor. That's from Variety. This one says Corden is superb. A perfectly calibrated level of hysterical. Sincere and crisp. The Guardian. And this one says James Corden delivers a master class of comedy. Sally Beast.

Come on. Masterclass.

It was great.

[James Corden]

Tonight. Tonight, actually, this is. You are and have always been since. I don't think people know this ever, but since when? I came to America to do. And this tonight just reminds me of this so much that when I knew I was got the job to host the Late Late Show, I came to New York to do something. And we met, we randomly bumped into each other. And Jimmy said to me, anything you need, any advice you need, this is a really interesting job where you're going to host a show every night. And you were talking a lot about the relationship with the audience. And from that moment to this moment now, you have been nothing but amazingly kind to me all the time. And the fact that you came to the play and you're talking about it like that is a thrill for me. And I mean every word. It's my daughter's birthday today. It's my daughter Kerry's birthday. She came to the show. He walks into the dressing room with a cake that says, happy Birthday, Carrie. He's singing Happy Birthday to her. It's the nicest. You are so kind to me and my family always.

I mean, truly.

[Jimmy Fallon]

She's the cutest. Happy birthday.

You're the best family. Oh, my God.

James Corden Art is now playing on Broadway at the Music Box Theater.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Let's have it, Mr. O'. Nancy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Our next guest is an Olympic gold.

Medalist in Alpine skiing and has won 82 World cup titles.

[James Corden]

Wow.

[Jimmy Fallon]

She's currently competing for a spot on Team USA for the 2026 Winter Games. And you can watch all the Olympic coverage on NBC. And Peacock. Everyone, please welcome the legend, Lindsey V.

Welcome back to the show. Thank you.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Wait, I have to. Like, you'd had those ski moves before, so I didn't know.

[James Corden]

I didn't.

[Jimmy Fallon]

You gotta show me that you're doing this. And that's really good hips.

[Lindsey Vonn]

We gotta work on your.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah.

[James Corden]

I'm so stiff.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Oh, my God. Have you seen this cover yet, by the way? You're on the COVID of Time magazine.

[Lindsey Vonn]

I mean, it's crazy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

You're such an inspiration. Only you can do this. I think the last time I talked to you, we were like, it might have been a year ago or two years ago or something like that. And you're like. I go, are you? And you go, I don't. I mean, it's. Cause there's so much training and everything to get through, to try out. It's not like you just decide over a weekend, like, yeah, I'll be in the Olympics. You're like, yeah, I'm kind of going for it. And I'm like, so. I mean, you're going for it?

[Lindsey Vonn]

I'm going for it.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Oh, yeah.

[Lindsey Vonn]

But I'm a little older than I was last Time I saw you. I'm 41.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Nah, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter.

You're the best.

It doesn't matter. It means nothing. You're the. Of course you're gonna do it, but it won't mean nothing.

[Lindsey Vonn]

But now I have a titanium knee, so.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I mean, seriously. The last time I think I was. After that. You had an accident and you had to get your knee replaced?

[Lindsey Vonn]

Yeah, I've had nine surgeries.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Oh, my God.

I know how much of your body is metal.

[Lindsey Vonn]

You don't want to punch me on the right side.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Okay, perfect. Thank you.

Yeah. Thank you. It would hurt.

[James Corden]

Wow.

[Jimmy Fallon]

It's like the Terminator. Yeah. Really?

[Lindsey Vonn]

Arnold and I are friends.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Do you beep when you go through Air Force security?

I do.

[James Corden]

There you go.

[Jimmy Fallon]

That's something. Cool.

[Lindsey Vonn]

But sometimes I don't, and that scares me.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Oh, yeah, and you stop. Everybody go. Hey, hold on.

[Lindsey Vonn]

This ain't working.

[Jimmy Fallon]

I have to put myself through the.

[Lindsey Vonn]

One more time.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah, let me climb in a bin.

[James Corden]

Hold on.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Can we talk about this cute person in your life?

[Lindsey Vonn]

Oh, Chance, my boy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Now, this is Chance, your new puppy. And tell me about Chance. When did you get Chance?

[Lindsey Vonn]

Well, so I lost my dog, Lucy, and she had gone to the last Olympics with me. She had three passports. She was like my sidekick always. And I didn't know if I was gonna get another dog. And then I saw Chance, and his name was Chance.

[Jimmy Fallon]

His name was Chance.

[Lindsey Vonn]

His name was Chance. I didn't name him. I didn't come up with that. I'm not that smart. But I said, this is my chance. This is my second chance. This is my boy.

[Jimmy Fallon]

How cute.

This is a reason. This is a sign so Chance will.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Be with me on the road next year.

[Jimmy Fallon]

This is a sign that Chance. You're like, chance, I have a chance.

This is a sign. I have a chance.

Yes.

[Lindsey Vonn]

So you're saying there's a chance.

[Jimmy Fallon]

You're saying there's a chance. But, Lizzie, you're the only American woman to ever win gold for downhill ski race at the Olympics. You're one of one. You already are a legend. And, man, I'm a fan of yours. You know that.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Thanks.

[Jimmy Fallon]

This is you.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Ugly crying. Yeah, that's what.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Ugly crying.

Oh, my God. But not ugly crying.

It was a lot.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Yeah, it was.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Why was this extra emotional for you?

[Lindsey Vonn]

Well, you know, this is a kind of a crazy comeback, you know, I have a titanium knee. I'm 41. I already had the record for the oldest Olympic medalist before at 33, so. I mean, I think some people were a little bit skeptical of my comeback, but, you know, when I got silver medal at the last World cup, it just was. It was like the Olympics for me because I felt like I did it for myself. I knew I could do it, but so many people said I couldn't. And I proved everyone wrong. Proved myself I could.

[Jimmy Fallon]

That's right.

That's right. Yeah. Prove them all wrong. I know.

You really. I always tell you, I know. You're such an inspiration to me, but this is gonna be your fifth Olympics next year.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Yeah.

[Jimmy Fallon]

What'd your dad say?

[Lindsey Vonn]

Well, I was a little nervous to tell him.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yes.

[Lindsey Vonn]

He's a lawyer, and so I know.

[Jimmy Fallon]

They'Re always there to cheer you on.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Well, yeah, I don't know, but I sent him an email.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Oh, you didn't even call him?

[Lindsey Vonn]

No, I was like, okay, Dad, I just want you to process this for a little bit before we talk on the phone. And he said, you know, Lindsay, I'm your father.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah.

[Lindsey Vonn]

And I know that if you set your mind to something, you're going to do it, so it doesn't really matter what I say, but I support you 100%. So.

[Jimmy Fallon]

And that feels. Yeah. He's like, I know. Come on, I'm your dad. I know.

[Lindsey Vonn]

It was nice, but I'm so glad I sent the email.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Yeah. Here I go. I'm so happy I didn't want to call you first. Right now we're about 100 days out from the 2026 Games. Yeah. When you reach the bottom of the slopes for the last time, what's the first thing you're gonna do to celebrate?

[Lindsey Vonn]

I mean, I'm probably gonna cry. Celebrate with my family. They're coming, and then I'm gonna come see you.

[James Corden]

Yes.

[Lindsey Vonn]

I already booked my ticket.

[Jimmy Fallon]

You better come here with the gold and every. We would love it. You have to come back.

[Lindsey Vonn]

I'll come back.

[Jimmy Fallon]

You have to.

[Lindsey Vonn]

We'll work on your ski skills.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Work on my ski skills?

Yeah.

I'll do anything with you. I love you. I believe in you. Congratulations on everything, and thank you for coming to say hi to us. And crush it. Crush it. Don't stop. You're the best.

Lindsey Vaughn, 2026 Winter Olympic coverage begins this February on NBC. And Peacock, stick around. Yeah.

[Lindsey Vonn]

I just can't hold back a fold. Word in control and confect you. What's the heck? Popping discotheque. And it's Join us. What's.

[Jimmy Fallon]

My thanks to James Corden, Lindsey Vaughn, and the Roots right there from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Good night, everybody. Thank you. Get involved Better get involved get, get, get involved get into it.

[Lindsey Vonn]

Y.

[Jimmy Fallon]

Angus York City just let their best that's right. So hard working Mr. Dynamite left in the mic work.

[James Corden]

Thanks for listening to the Tonight show starring Jimmy Fallon. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest episodes weekday mornings wherever you get your podcast guests. Watch the Tonight show starring Jimmy Fallon, weeknights on NBC and streaming on Peacock.