December 26th 2024.
BBC comedian Lucia Keskin has once again directed her sharp wit towards her fellow comedian Joanna Page, following the highly-anticipated finale of Gavin and Stacey. Just a heads up, there will be spoilers ahead for anyone who hasn't yet watched the finale. So, if you haven't seen it yet, proceed with caution.
For those who have been following along, you'll know that Lucia and Joanna have had a bit of a feud brewing since 2024, when Joanna did not hold back in her criticism of Lucia's comedy series, Things You Should Have Done. Joanna, who co-hosts the podcast Off The Telly with her EastEnders colleague Natalie Cassidy, had some less-than-kind words to say about Lucia's breakthrough show. She even went so far as to say, "My mother could have written it. My mother could have done it." Ouch.
Lucia, being the professional that she is, took the criticism in stride, acknowledging that it's normal to receive criticism in any industry. However, she also pointed out that there is a way to offer criticism without making someone feel terrible about their work, especially when the critic is also a part of the industry. Dealing with critics is tough enough as it is.
Fast forward to Christmas day, when the highly-anticipated finale of Gavin and Stacey aired to record-breaking ratings, with over 12 million overnight viewers. Among those viewers was Lucia, who finally caught the opening credits of the show, only to see Joanna's character Stacey disappear from the screen, leaving only "Gavin... written by James Corden and Ruth Jones." Yikes.
It's unclear whether Lucia stuck around to watch the rest of the episode, but one thing is for sure - Gavin and Stacey had some major twists and turns, including the return of Sonia, which did not sit well with some fans who felt it "ruined" their Christmas day. Despite this, the show was still the most-watched program of the day, with other popular shows like Wallace and Gromit and the King's Speech trailing behind.
Overall, the BBC dominated the Christmas day ratings, securing all 10 spots in the top 10. But for anyone who may be in need of some more comedy after the end of Gavin and Stacey, you can still stream Lucia's show, Things You Should Have Done, on BBC iPlayer. And hey, if you have a celebrity story or any juicy gossip, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd love to hear from you!
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