Ruth Jones has reveled how she teases fans of Gavin and Stacey by telling them the final episode of the heartwarming sitcom will feature a shocking death.
It was announced last month that the beloved show was returning for one final time on Christmas Day, nearly five years after the last episode aired in 2019.
Show creators Ruth and James Corden reunited in secret to pen the final episode after denying a special was in the works.
Now speaking on co-star Rob Brydon’s podcast the actress, 57, said how she is constantly badgered by fans following the announcement, desperate to know what happens in the finale.
Currently starring in West End musical Sister Act she said: ‘A couple of people at the stage door, say “What’s going to happen, is Smithy going to say yes?”.
Ruth Jones has reveled how she tricks fans of Gavin and Stacey by telling them the final episode of the heartwarming sitcom will feature a shocking death
It was announced last month that the beloved show was returning for one final time on Christmas Day, nearly five years after the last episode aired in 2019
Now speaking on co-star Rob Brydon’s podcast the actress, 57, said how she is constantly badgered by fans following the announcement, desperate to know what happens in the finale
At the climax of the last Christmas episode in 2019, Nessa (Ruth) got down on one knee to propose to Smithy (James), but viewers never got to hear his response.
Ruth went on to say despite telling fans that they may regret having the surprise spoiled, fans continue to beg.
She laughed: ‘So, I go (jokingly) “there’s going to be helicopter crash, most of the cast are going to get killed” and I just make stuff up!’.
It comes after Joanna Page said she believes that the upcoming Christmas episode will be the last time she ever plays her iconic character.
The Welsh actress, 47, told her podcast Off The Telly podcast, which she hosts with Natalie Cassidy, that she believes it will ‘100 per cent’ be her last time as Stacey.
‘I mean there’s so much they could do, isn’t there?’ Joanna said, as she admitted she didn’t know what was in store for the characters.
The Christmas special will take place five years after the last special, and 17 years after the show’s first ever episode, which aired in 2007.
Of the time passed since that first episode, Joanna added: ‘I’m older now than Mel [Melanie Walters] was playing Gwen on the first series.’
Currently starring in West End musical Sister Act (pictured) she said: ‘A couple of people at the stage door, say “What’s going to happen, is Smithy going to say yes?”.
She laughed: ‘So, I go (jokingly) “there’s going to be helicopter crash, most of the cast are going to get killed” and I just make stuff up!’
It was previously reported that a new episode of Gavin And Stacey was in the works but Ruth Jones denied it, saying: ‘It’s sadly a rumour’
In May, Ruth and James took to Instagram to share a black and white photo of themselves holding up the script.
Alongside the post, they wrote: ‘Some news… It’s official! We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey. See you on Christmas Day, BBC One. Love Ruth and James!’
Fans expressed their joy at the news under James and Ruth’s post. Among those sharing their delight was Rio Ferdinand who wrote: ‘I’m clearing the diary.’
Other celebrities including Gordon Ramsay, John Bishop, Ferne Cotton and Amanda Holden all shared their delight.
Joanna Page, who plays Stacey, reshared James and Ruth’s photo to her Instagram and wrote: ‘Oh my God it’s happening! So excited! Last ever Gavin And Stacey! Christmas Day @bbcone Can’t wait to start filming!’