James Corden Admits He Is Nervous to Host 2019 Tony Awards Although he is no stranger to hosting award shows, James Corden is feeling nervous about the upcoming 2019 Tony Awards. In a recent interview with CNN, Corden revealed that he experiences “crippling” performance anxiety. James Corden, via CNN He said that his doctor taught him to view nerves as a “good thing,” as it was an indicator that what he was going to do was important. James Corden, via CNN Corden went on to admit that he is a bit nervous about the show’s “ambitious” opening number. James Corden, via CNN Overall however, Corden is mainly focused on making the night the best it can be. James Corden, via CNN