Gavin and Stacey fans will be devastated as a much-loved star is reportedly not returning for the final episode.
It was confirmed earlier this month that the much-loved BBC sitcom is making a return. Creators and stars James Corden and Ruth Jones announced the news on Instagram.
The pair uploaded a snap of them peering over a script that bore the words: “Gavin and Stacey: the finale” along with the date 2024. In the caption, James wrote: “Some news… it’s official!
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“We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey. See you on Christmas Day, BBC One. Love Ruth and James.”
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Fans were left in a frenzy over the news – with the show last on screens back in 2019. However, while the cast list has yet to be announced, it’s been claimed one favourite is not returning for one last
TV star Sheridan Smith played Ruth ‘Rudi’ Smith on the sitcom. Rudi was the younger sister of Smithy, played by James Corden.
But fans hoping to see Sheridan reprise her role might be a tad disappointed. According to sources, there have been “no conversations” about Sheridan returning.
“Sheridan is highly unlikely to appear in the Gavin and Stacey finale. She’s not been contacted by anyone about reprising her role and she has other big opportunities in the pipeline,” an insider told MailOnline.
They added: “Sheridan has huge respect for everybody involved in Gavin and Stacey and loved her time on the comedy, it was a fun time in her life.”
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It comes after star Joanna, who plays Stacey, shared her excitement over the show coming back. Speaking on on her new podcast with EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, Joanna, said: “I’m so excited to see the gang again and start filming, and I can’t wait to find out if Smithy has said yes.
“I can’t wait to find out what’s happening to everybody! I’m going to have to keep that script away from your [Natalie’s] little paws. But yeah we are going to be able to review it on our show at Christmas and I will be very cross if you aren’t sitting down on Christmas Day watching me!”
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