James Corden is hosting this year’s Tony Awards, The American Theatre Wing announced Tuesday.

“I’m thrilled to be returning to host the Tony Awards, the Broadway community is very dear to my heart and I’m beyond proud to be part of this incredibly special night,” the “Late Late Show” host said in a statement.

Corden, 40, previously hosted the show that honors excellence in Broadway in 2016. He won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for 2012’s “One Man. Two Guvnors.”

The 73rd annual Tony Awards will take place this year at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, and will air live on CBS on June 9 at 8 p.m. ET.

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