Gavin and Stacey fans go wild as BBC show 'breaks rule' for iconic Nessa moment

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Gavin & Stacey fans were absolutely tickled by a hilarious scene where Ruth Jones's iconic character Nessa was spotted both smoking and vaping simultaneously.The much-adored BBC sitcom wrapped up its story on Christmas Day, concluding a 17-year journey filled with humour and heartfelt moments.

In a dramatic finale, it was unveiled that James Corden's character Smithy hadn't moved past Nessa's 2019 Christmas special proposal, even though he was now set to wed his love interest Sonia, portrayed by Laura Aikman.The final episode kicked off with Smithy gearing up for his stag do ahead of his nuptials with Sonia, uniting all the beloved characters for a rip-roaring celebration - yet Nessa also wrestled with her feelings as the wedding drew nearer.

Viewers caught a glimpse of her dealing with the pre-wedding jitters in an outside scene, cigarette and vape in hand, which particularly stood out given the BBC's usual stance against depicting smoking on screen.

Social media was abuzz with reactions, from surprise to hilarity over the quirky moment. Fans chimed in online sharing their thoughts, with one saying: "Gavin and Stacey fans were stunned Not me wondering if they'd sensor Nessa's smoking in the big old year of 2024, only for them to have her swinging between a vape AND a cigarette #GavinAndStacey." Another remarked in amusement: "PLEASE Nessa vaping and smoking at the same time she's literally just a girl #GavinAndStacey," reports the Mirror.