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Warning: spoilers aheadFans have been reacting to the Gavin and Stacey finale, after it aired yesterday (December 25).The highly-awaited episode came five years after the last special ended on a cliffhanger with Nessa proposing to Smithy.In the leadup to its premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer last night at 9pm, fans had been speculating what the future held for the couple.Ruth Jones and James Corden – who co-wrote the series together – had previously hinted that the pair may not end up together in the finale, with Jones saying” “I keep telling people this finale might not be what you are expecting, and I guarantee we will definitely not be coming back.”Corden added: “What people are going to see on Christmas Day is the culmination of a 20-year love story, which hopefully shows, if nothing else, that love is complicated and messy and for everyone.”When last night’s episode began, many fans were shocked to see Cordon’s Smithy planning a wedding with Laura Aikman’s Sonia, rather than Jones’s Nessa.However, the wedding ultimately didn’t go ahead when Mathew Horne’s Gavin interrupted the ceremony to tell his best friend he was making a mistake – which the entire party seemed to agree with.Smithy then leaves Sonia at the alter and rushes to meet Nessa before she departs on a boat from Southhampton. There, he professes his love to her and proposes.“We’re messy and not perfect,” he told her, echoing Cordon’s aforementioned teasers.

Gavin and Stacey fans were ecstatic as the cherished characters came together for a final festive episode on Christmas Day. Last night, fans finally received their long-awaited conclusion to the much-loved BBC sitcom, which has delivered 14 years of memorable characters and side-splitting scenes.

The BBC can breathe easy into its festive leftovers, after all the hype, cross-promotion and marketing paid off – with the finale of long-running comedy Gavin and Stacey winning the UK’s top Christmas Day audience.

Boxing Day is here, and with it come the sales we wait all year for. If you've been lucky enough to be gifted cash and vouchers this Christmas, there are plenty of places to spend them.

Gavin and Stacey fans have waited five years for this year’s Christmas episode to find out whether Smithy had accepted Nessa’s marriage proposal that took place at the end of the 2019 special. When behind the scenes photos of some of the cast in wedding attire were shared earlier this year, many hoped that meant the on-off pair were heading down the aisle in the finale episode, but it turned out that Smithy was instead preparing to marry his long-term girlfriend Sonia.

The BBC sitcom Gavin And Stacey delivered a 90-minute emotional rollercoaster to fans, culminating in an ending that co-writer James Corden described as "I just wanted it to feel satisfying".

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.

Gavin and Stacey fans were left feeling all sorts of emotions as the show's finale brought unexpected romances, a disrupted wedding and a surprise split. Airing on Christmas Day, this final chapter wrapped things up following the 2019 festive special cliffhanger where Vanessa 'Nessa' Jenkins (played by Ruth Jones) shockingly got down on one knee for and proposed to Neil 'Smithy' Smith (James Corden).The episode kicked off with a bang, making fans go wild as Nessa sparked up her iconic cigarette and a vape simultaneously, bending BBC's usual stance on broadcasting smoking to highlight Nessa's legendary nicotine fix.

James Corden has told fans 'we had to' as he opened up about the Gavin and Stacey finale.

The Gavin and Stacey Christmas special returned last night to widespread acclaim - but long-term fans of the show spotted one key character was missing from the action.The special Christmas Day episode kicked off with Gavin and Stacey Shipman talking weddings, but it quickly emerged that Nessa's proposal to Smithy back in 2019 hadn't led to their getting married. Instead, Smithy had popped the question to his girlfriend Sonia, whose controlling nature saw her set up as a hate figure in the previous episode.

Sheridan Smith delighted Gavin and Stacey fans when it was revealed that she would return to the sitcom for the Christmas finale episode.The actress, 43, previously dated James Corden and played his character Smithy’s sister Rudi in the comedy. A source close to the BBC told The Sun that Smith "stepped straight back into Rudi's shoes" and was "over the moon" to be back on set. Away from the spotlight, Sheridan has spoken openly about her personal life, including her mental health, her relationship with her son, and her past relationship with co-star James.The actress dated future Late Late show host James, 46, between 2007 and 2009 after the pair met on the set of Fat Friends in 2002 before being cast as brother and sister in Gavin and Stacey.

After five years of waiting, Gavin and Stacey returned to our TV screens with a Christmas special this evening. The hit BBC sitcoms follows the lives of two families from Essex and Wales.

There are few characters as iconic as Gavin and Stacey's Dave Coaches - who is returning for the BBC sitcom's final ever episode tonight.The Barry Island coach driver and Nessa's ex-fiancé will be back in Gavin and Stacey's Christmas finale, played by Steffan Rhodri. While Dave Coaches has a distinctive look on the BBC sitcom - actor Steffan looks completely different in real life, as highlighted when the star appeared at the premiere of Gavin and Stacey's upcoming special.

James Corden has candidly opened up about his impressive six stone weight loss journey, having previously weighed in at over 20 stone.The much-loved Gavin and Stacey actor, who excited fans with the announcement of the show's return this year, has divulged how he achieved his transformation. At 45 years old, James attributes his success to intermittent fasting, boxing workouts, and mindful eating, while maintaining that he doesn't restrict himself from any specific foods.

Joanna Page is back on our screens in Gavin & Stacey this Christmas.

Fans are utterly enamoured with the "perfect ending" to Gavin & Stacey as the cast reunited one final time before the show's grand finale on Christmas Day.The beloved troupe from the hit BBC sitcom took to the airwaves for a special takeover of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, charismatically hosted by none other than Ruth Jones and James Corden, co-writers of the series, joined by their fellow castmates.Their one-off radio spectacle was filled with laughter-inducing antics that have since become the talk among fans. Highlights included a light-hearted Q&A with Mathew Horne and Joanna Page dished out by Ruth, touching on their Christmas vibes and morning beverage preferences.

James Corden has teased what could be to come in the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, ahead of its release on 25 December.The hit BBC sitcom, created by James and Ruth Jones, is returning to TV screens with one final episode on Christmas Day, marking the end of show, which first aired 17 years ago. James, 46, and Ruth, 58, have kept details of the upcoming festival under wraps, with only a short trailer having been released so far. However, the pair, who portray Nessa and Smithy in the sitcom, have opened up about creating the last ever episode, including whether it really is the end and their aims for Nessa and Smithy's romance.

Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones have revealed that the show’s highly-anticipated Christmas special won’t be the last fans hear of the sitcom. With the show last airing on our screens back in 2019, Gavin and Stacey is set to return to our screens once more with a highly-anticipated episode on Christmas Day.

TV star James Corden became a real-life hero when he rushed to help a woman who fell while shopping.The actor reportedly dashed to the rescue of a woman who suffered a nasty fall and broke her arm while Christmas shopping in London's West End.The Gavin and Stacey star, aged 46, stepped in to assist the injured shopper after seeing her struggle. After calling an ambulance and being informed it would take an hour to arrive, James flagged down a black cab to whisk her off to A&E, according to The Sun.

Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne has detailed his "awful" experience following the backlash he received from a movie role with co-star James Corden. Just a few years after the first series of Gavin and Stacey aired, Mathew and James starred alongside each other in the 2009 comedy horror film Lesbian Vampire Killers, but it wasn't received too well by critics. Mathew, who starred as Jimmy McLaren in the movie, revealed that it was "anxiety-inducing" after his character received heavy criticism - a far cry from his role as Gavin Shipman in the beloved BBC series.

EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy, who has been playing Sonia Fowler since 1993, revealed that she once auditioned for a major role in Gavin and Stacey but didn't get the part.The revelation came during an episode of the Off The Telly podcast, which she co-hosts with Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page, who plays the character Stacey.The podcast also saw appearances from fellow BBC stars Adrian Scarborough (Pete), Robert Wilfort (Jason), Christine Gernon (director), and a surprise visit from James Corden. While discussing the much-loved comedy ahead of its final episode on Christmas Day, Natalie confessed to having a lesser-known link to the show.