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Ruth Jones mocks Gavin and Stacey fans in awkward encounter as she scolds them for questioning whether the last episode really is the 'finale' and demanding to know what happens Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 11:37 BST, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 11:48 BST, 9 September 2024 e-mail View comments Ruth Jones was filmed mocking Gavin and Stacey fans in an awkward encounter on Wednesday as they continuously questioned her about the series finale. Filming for the final ever episode of the beloved BBC series is well underway, with a number of the cast seen shooting scenes around Barry Island in recent days.
The upcoming Christmas Day special will mark the sitcom's return for the first time for five years, with fans desperate to know what writers James Cordon and Ruth have planned. However, the actress, 57, appeared exasperated by the constant stream of questions about whether there will be more episodes , with the star cheekily ridiculing the superfans as she remarked that it's called a 'finale' for a reason. Dressed in Nessa's trademark leather ensemble and cropped black wig, Ruth playfully declared: 'I'm not telling you anything', adding: 'If anyone asks me if there's going to be any more I don't know how I'm going to respond.
' Ruth Jones was filmed mocking Gavin and Stacey fans in an awkward encounter on Wednesday as they continuously questioned her about the series finale The upcoming Christmas Day special will mark the sitcom's return for the first time for five years, with fans desperate to know what writers James Cordon and Ruth have planned [L-R James as Smithy, Mathew Horne as Gavin, Joanna Page as Stacey and Ruth as Nessa] At this, one follower yelled: 'You best marry him then!', referring to Cordon's character Smithy. At the climax of the last Christmas episode in 2019, Nessa got down on one knee to propose to Smithy, but viewers never got to hear his response. Addressing the response on Barry Island promenade in South Wales, Ruth fired back: 'Do you want me to tell you what happens?' to which the gathered crowd shouts 'no!' The actress, who was joined by co-star Joanna Page, then retorted: 'So why ask?'.
When one person declared that fans simply want to see Nessa and Smithy together at the end, Ruth insisted: 'Well I'm not telling you anything, I'm not telling you what's going to happen.' Amid the fan excitement, Ruth sadly let down fans as she confirmed there will be no more episodes, telling them: 'It's definitely the end, definitely the end. 'Which will be good because you can't keep going forever!' Despite telling off Gavin and Stacey enthusiasts for their questions, Ruth was still all smiles as she thanked them for their interest before herself and Joanna graciously waved them goodbye.
The actress, 57, appeared exasperated by the constant stream of questions about whether there will be more episodes , with the star cheekily ridiculing the superfans as she remarked that it's called a 'finale' for a reason Dressed in Nessa's trademark leather ensemble and cropped black wig, Ruth playfully declared: 'I'm not telling you anything', adding: 'If anyone asks me if there's going to be any more I don't know how I'm going to respond' Read More Oh what's occurring?! Everything we know so far about the new Gavin And Stacey The footage of the Ruth encounter was captured by Gavin and Stacey fan Claire Wheatley, 44, who had joined others waiting near the set as the cast filmed the special episode. The critically acclaimed series follows the lives of titular characters Gavin from Essex and Stacey from South Wales, documenting key points in their long-distance relationship and events that bring the two families together. Last week Ruth's character Nessa reunited with James Cordon's Smithy in as they continued filming scenes for the upcoming Christmas episode.
The duo, who also wrote the series, were seen filming outside Gwen's house as they battled the rain. And the on-off couple were also joined by their son, Neil the baby. However born back in 2008 as the result of a one night stand between the pair Neil is no longer a baby and is now 15-years-old.
When one person declared that fans simply want to see Nessa and Smithy together at the end, Ruth insisted: 'Well I'm not telling you anything, I'm not telling you what's going to happen' Despite telling off Gavin and Stacey enthusiasts for their questions, Ruth was still all smiles as she thanked them for their interest before herself and Joanna graciously waved them goodbye Arriving in the passenger's seat of Smithy's iconic car, Neil, played by Oscar Hartland, looked worlds away from the young 10-year-old boy who last appeared on the show in 2019. Emerging from the car Oscar was seen waving to fans and throwing up the peace sign as he waited to film his scenes. Meanwhile James was also seen carrying a guitar suggesting their could be a musical number in the highly-anticipated final episode.
Uncle Bryn also joined the gang as he was seen dressed in his typical smart shirt, tie and beige tailored trousers. The finale will also star Joanna Page as Stacey, Mathew Horne as Gavin, as the whole gang reunite for the first time since the last Christmas episode in 2019. Joanna, 47, previously revealed her excitement after it was confirmed the iconic BBC sitcom would return for one final episode this Christmas, nearly five years after the last episode aired in 2019.
Speaking during a special of her Off the Telly Podcast she told co-host Natalie Cassidy: 'I'm so excited to see the gang again and start filming, and I can't wait to find out if Smithy has said yes. The critically acclaimed series follows the lives of titular characters Gavin from Essex and Stacey from South Wales, documenting key points in their long-distance relationship and events that bring the two families together The fab four - including Mathew (second from right), were last seen in 2019's Christmas Special in which Nessa proposed to Smithy and the episode ended before he answered 'I can't wait to find out what's happening to everybody!' Before laughing: 'I'm going to have to keep that script away from your [Natalie's] little paws but yeah we are going to be able to review it on our show at Christmas and I will be very cross if you aren't sitting down on Christmas Day watching me!' At the climax of the last Christmas episode in 2019, Nessa got down on one knee to propose to Smithy, but viewers never got to hear his response. The pair had an on-off relationship during the series after several unplanned one-night stands led to their son, Neil the baby.
In the last episode, which caught up with the characters 10 years after the previous instalment, it was revealed they were successfully co-parenting their son. And as the family gathered in Barry for the festivities, the episode ended with Nessa down on one knee and the episode ended immediately after she asked: 'Marry me?' BBC Share or comment on this article: Ruth Jones mocks Gavin and Stacey fans in awkward encounter as she scolds them for questioning whether the last episode really is the 'finale' and demanding to know what happens e-mail Add comment.
