May 26th 2024.
A beloved star from the hit show Gavin & Stacey is making a much-anticipated return for the upcoming Christmas Special. Fans were ecstatic when news broke that Sheridan Smith would be reprising her role for the final ever episode of the show.
For those who may not be familiar, the BBC comedy first aired in 2007 and followed the romantic journey of Mathew Horne's Gavin Shipman and Joanna Page's Stacey West. As their families from Essex and Barry Island got to know each other, hilarity and heartwarming moments ensued. After a brief ending in 2010, the show made a comeback in 2019 for a one-off Christmas Special that left viewers on the edge of their seats with a dramatic cliffhanger. In a surprising twist, Ruth Jones' character Nessa got down on one knee and proposed to James Corden's character Smithy.
Recently, it was officially announced that the beloved sitcom would be returning for a final Christmas special later this year. And now, after 14 years since her last appearance on the show, it has been reported that Sheridan, now 42, will also be making a comeback. In the early seasons of the show, she played Rudi, Smithy's little sister. Interestingly, Sheridan and James, now 45, also dated for two years during the show's run. However, in 2019, Sheridan revealed that she hadn't been invited back for the Christmas Special. But now, sources have confirmed that informal discussions have taken place with the actress, despite previous rumors that she would not be involved.
According to insiders, the script for the final episode, titled "Gavin & Stacey: The Finale," includes all of the show's major players, including Smithy's sister Rudi. A source revealed to The Mirror, "Nothing has been signed and conversations are still ongoing since the filming date has not been set. But the production team is working tirelessly to ensure that the entire cast is able to participate, and they hope to finalize everyone's availability in the coming weeks." They added, "Sheridan and James are still on good terms and recently bumped into each other at the Variety Club Awards where they got on really well. So, there is hope that she will be able to join in on the final hurrah for the show."
The source also addressed Sheridan's absence from the 2019 Christmas Special, explaining that her character was not part of that particular storyline. However, this time around, it's a different story, and fans can expect to see Rudi back in action. Earlier this month, James and Ruth Jones, who play the iconic couple of Gavin and Stacey, announced that they had written the final script, promising a "phenomenal last hurrah for the series, which is exactly what it deserves."
When asked about her involvement in the 2019 Christmas Special, Sheridan told BBC Radio 2, "I wish. No, I'm not going to be in it, I think." But it seems like things have changed, and viewers can look forward to seeing her on their screens once again. One of her most memorable moments on the show was when she filmed a rap duet to "American Boy" with James, who played her brother. In a previous interview, James had revealed that their break-up had left him feeling "heartbroken and lost."
The Agency has reached out to Sheridan Smith's representatives for comment, and fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation of her return. Gavin & Stacey's Christmas Special is set to air on BBC on Christmas Day, and it's sure to be a festive treat for fans. Do you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures? We'd love to hear from you! Contact the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us or calling 020 3615 2145, or visit our Submit Stuff page. Let's spread the holiday cheer with some exciting news!
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