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Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones has revealed that she's "very happy" with the show's Christmas special - and teased a potential death as the sitcom returns after five years. The star and writer began penning the show's finale back in September last year with James Corden.They spent time making sure that it was good enough, and it seems their hard work paid off as the BBC is delighted with it.

Late Night With Seth Meyers is parting ways with its live band following a series of budget cuts.The 8G Band, a key element of the show since its launch in 2014, will stop appearing on the after-hours NBC show from the autumn. Eli Janney, the combo’s keyboardist, told Vulture that the trio was informed in recent weeks that the band would cease to be a regular part of the program due to budget cuts.Janney explained: “Basically Seth Meyers and Mike Shoemaker, the showrunner, brought us in in person to talk about it. They expressed their regret and frustration about it.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor NBC isn’t cutting “Late Night” off the network’s regular schedule, but it is going to cut the show’s budget. The 8G Band, a signature element of the Seth Meyers-led program since it launched in 2014, will stop appearing on the after-hours NBC show, commencing in the fall. Eli Janney, the combo’s keyboardist, told Vulture Tuesday that the trio was informed in recent weeks that the band would cease to be a regular part of the program due to budget cuts.

Bryan Cranston nearly missed out on playing his iconic "Breaking Bad" character, Walter White. During an appearance on James Corden's SiriusXM show "This Life Of Mine," the 68-year-old actor revealed "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" actor Matthew Broderick was "considered" for the role before Cranston was officially offered the part. "We shot the pilot of ‘Breaking Bad’ in February and March of 2007," he said.

Bryan Cranston is responding to the rumors that he wasn’t the first choice for Walter White in Breaking Bad.

James Corden has finally received permission to demolish his long-abandoned mansion. After leaving his role as the Late Late Show host in the United States last year, the Gavin and Stacey star has now returned to the UK.

James Corden reportedly entertained fellow passengers onboard a flight in Portugal after it was forced to carry out an emergency landing.The actor was on a flight which reportedly failed to reach altitude as it was leaving Faro. The plane circled for 45 minutes before pilots announced that they would be making an emergency landing in Lisbon.One passenger has shared detailed of the event, adding that the actor and comedian entertained the other passengers, posed for selfies, and even hinted at the newly revealed Gavin & Stacey episode coming on Christmas Day.Speaking to Metro, the passenger, named Vanessa, said “He walked up and down the aisles talking to people, and let everybody take a selfie with him.”She continued: “I made a joke and went, ‘Oh if we’re all going to die, you could tell us how the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special ends?’ and he went ‘Do you really want to know?’”The former Late Late Show host then teased a resolution to the long-running joke of the mysterious fishing trip shared by Jason and Bryn, as Vanessa shared: “He said ‘I can’t tell you, but do you want to know what happened on the fishing trip?’ and I was like ‘Yes! I do!’ and he was like, ‘I can’t tell you that either.’”She continued to speak on Corden’s demeanour, saying: “He was just really nice, he would have been well within his rights to sit and sulk in his seat like the rest of us would be doing but he didn’t.”Vanessa then explained the context behind some photographs of Corden speaking with a staff member after passengers were forced to vacate the plane following its emergency landing.“We’re in the terminal and there was not a member of British Airways staff to be found,” Vanessa claimed.

for being “rude” to staff at Balthazar restaurant, leading to famed Big Apple restaurateur Keith McNally banning him from the downtown hotspot over his behavior. Spice Girl Mel B has also referred to Corden as “the biggest d–head I’ve ever met.” But, according to The Daily Mail, fellow passengers on Corden’s flight claim that the former talk show host was helpfully advocating for them all when the plane was forced to make an emergency stop in the Portuguese city after a mechanical problem.

James Corden was photographed in a conversation with airline staff over the weekend, but fellow passengers from their “nightmare” flight are defending the actor and explaining what happened.

for being “rude” to staff at Balthazar restaurant, leading to famed Big Apple restaurateur Keith McNally banning him from the downtown hotspot over his behavior. Spice Girl Mel B has also referred to Corden as “the biggest d–head I’ve ever met.” But, according to The Daily Mail, fellow passengers on Corden’s flight claim that the former talk show host was helpfully advocating for them all when the plane was forced to make an emergency stop in the Portuguese city after a mechanical problem.

James Corden was photographed in a tense altercation with airline staff over the weekend, but fellow passengers from their “nightmare” flight are defending the actor and explaining what happened.

The £750M ($950M) UK film studio backed by James Cameron and other big names has been denied planning permission.

Gavin And Stacey creator Ruth Jones has said the leaking of the show’s forthcoming final episode was “really mean”.It was announced earlier this month the much-loved sitcom will conclude on Christmas Day 2024 on BBC One and iPlayer, following leaked reports that another special was in the works in February.“James [Corden] and I wanted to give everybody a nice surprise and I think it was really mean that they leaked it,” Jones said of the leak to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.

Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne has become a father to a son and was seen with his little one over the weekend for the first time since becoming a dad. Mathew, 45, is married to set designer Celina Bassili and according to The Sun the pair reportedly became parents shortly after they got married in 2021 though they kept their exciting news under wraps. In pictures obtained by The Sun, Mathew can be seen pushing a pram while Celina cradles a baby.

Sheridan Smith is on the verge of signing a deal to star in the final episode of Gavin and Stacey, according to insiders.The narrative that James Corden and Ruth Jones have crafted for the grand finale reportedly includes Sheridan's character Ruth 'Rudi' Smith Despite rumours suggesting otherwise, sources close to the BBC show revealed that informal chats with the actress have already kicked off.This TV deal comes as a shocker to fans, especially since Sheridan's West End stage show Opening Night was abruptly halted two months early, and she was notably absent from the 2019 Christmas Special. An insider spilled: "The script for Gavin & Stacey: The Finale includes all of the show’s major players - including Smithy’s sister Rudi.

Fans of Gavin & Stacey were overjoyed when it was announced earlier this month that the much-loved comedy will return for a Christmas special this year.The bittersweet news that the episode will also be the last was announced on social media by James Corden, who co-writes and stars in the show with Ruth Jones. It’s been five years since the sitcom last graced our screens, and viewers were left on a cliffhanger when Nessa (played by Ruth) proposed to Smithy (played by James), but the credits rolled before he could answer. And one person who can’t wait for a reunion is actress Alison Steadman, who plays the legendary Pam Shipman in the show.

Sienna Miller is looking back on her relationship with Jude Law and reflecting on the “chaos” that was caused by all of the media attention.

PETA has called on Gavin and Stacey creators James Corden and Ruth Jones to turn Pam into a vegan for the show's finale.The much-loved BBC sitcom is set to return this year for one final festive episode, with Alison Steadman, 77, reprising her role as Pamela Shipman, who has previously pretended to ditch meat in the series. Now, PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - has urged the writers to make sure Pam fully embraces a plant-based diet in her last appearance, claiming it would be a "wonderful note" to end the series on.

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Fans were delighted to hear that a final episode of Gavin & Stacey will be bursting back onto our screens for a Christmas special this year. James Corden, who stars in the show and co-writes it alongside Ruth Jones, took to social media to share the exciting yet slightly sad news that this special will be the beloved comedy's final curtain call. It's been a whole five years since we saw our favourite characters, and the last time they were on our screens, Nessa (Ruth Jones) left us all gasping as she got down on one knee for Smithy (James Corden) only for the scene to cut before we got his answer.

Gavin and Stacey fans were thrilled with the announcement earlier this month that the beloved sitcom is set to return for a festive special this year.