James Corden is looking for love as he reprises his role as Pennywise in hilarious spoof of It Chapter Two and The Bachelorette

In 2017, he starred in a parody of It, portraying a not-so-scary version of Pennywise in comedy sketch The IT Department.

And, to coincide with the recent release of It Chapter Two, James Corden was seen reprising his role as the murderous clown for a new parody of the movie and reality TV dating show The Bachelorette.

In the hilarious clip, which was aired on his Late Late Show on Monday night, the 41-year-old comedian was seen in full clown regalia — including a pasty white face with bold red markings and a voluminous copper wig — as he searched for love.

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The comedian competed against a host of men called Tyler — who also all happened to be personal trainers — for the affections of Bachelorette Ashley.

Talking to the cameras, he said: 'I'm so glad I get t go on the group date. I'm just really looking forward to getting to know Ashley better. I've been on my own for a long time, and I think I deserve love.' 

And while he appeared to be blending in with his competitors, it emerged quite early on that his main competition was Ashley P.

Following a showdown with his love rival, Pennywise fumed: 'I'm not here to make friends. I'm here to be the physical manifestation of your worst nightmare.'

Later, after invielging his way into some one-one time with Ashley, he spoke about his ambitions for the future, telling her: 'I've wanted kids for a long time. They're so sweet and tender and delicious!'

However, Pennywise soon found himself exposed for his misdeeds, when Tyler P confronted him with posters of missing children, sparking a fight between the pair.

The following scene opened with the multiple Tylers, and Pennywise, standing before Ashley as she selected the men going on to the next round during the rose ceremony.

And it soon became clear that Pennywise was back to his murderous ways, as he stood front and centre with dried blood around his mouth.

After Ashley enquired about Tyler P's whereabouts, Pennywise responded: 'That guy is toxic. He left a really bad taste in my mouth.

Pennywise the clown is portrayed by Bill Skarsgård in the new movies, while Tim Curry took on the role in a 1990 TV miniseries.

The new films are based on Stephen King's popular 1986 novel It, and have been setting box office records internationally.