British comedian is joined by impressive list of A-list guests for his debut on new late night US chat show.... as viewers and critics deliver their verdict

After weeks of worries about whether American audiences would understand his humour - or his accent - and how US celebrities would take to his full-on style, viewers and reviewers seem to have loved him. As well as welcoming guests Tom Hanks and Mila Kunis onto the show: Simon Cowell, Allison Janney, Eddie Redmayne, Shia LaBoeuf and Meryl Streep also appeared in pre-recorded skits as he began his bid to win over the American public. Afterwards, he told fans on Twitter: 'Well, so many truly lovely messages about the show tonight. I'm blown away, thank you.'