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Keith McNally Admits to Exploiting James Corden Feud for Social Media Clout

The restaurateur's memoir reveals he fabricated parts of the viral 2022 Instagram post accusing Corden of abusive behavior, reflecting on the power and perils of social media.

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Overview

  • Keith McNally’s memoir 'I Regret Almost Everything' reveals he exaggerated claims against James Corden in a 2022 Instagram post to gain social media followers.
  • McNally admits he never witnessed Corden’s alleged behavior and acted based on secondhand accounts from his staff.
  • The restaurateur describes feeling like a 'little dictator,' intoxicated by the viral attention and power over the celebrity.
  • McNally reflects on the broader impact of social media, acknowledging how his actions may have unfairly damaged Corden’s reputation.
  • James Corden publicly apologized for a rude comment in 2022, leading McNally to lift the restaurant ban days after it was imposed.