James Corden’s comeback: ‘Gavin and Stacey’ finale sparks frenzy

WEB DESK: James Corden is set to make a comeback on the small screen with a special finale episode of the show ‘Gavin and Stacey’, the comedian revealed on Thursday.

The announcement comes almost a twelvemonth after Corden stepped down from his role as the host of “The Late Late Show with James Corden”. The late-night talk show aired from 2015 till its cancellation on 2023. Corden served as “The Late Late Show” fourth and final host when it first aired in 1995 with Tom
Snyder.

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James Corden took to social media platform Instagram to share the news. In the post, the comedian expressed his excitement and confirmed that the last episode of Gavin and Stacey has been completed.

Accompaniment the post was a picture of Corden alongside co-star Ruth Jones. Both stars could be seen holding up a script titled “Gavin and Stacey: The Finale”.

The announcement stirred up emotions online, with fans expressing a blend of excitement to see Corden back on the show and sadness at bidding farewell to the beloved series. The reception of the news from most fans was bittersweet.

Gavin and Stacey originally aired from 2008 to 2010 and made a brief return for a highly successful Christmas special in 2019.

The upcoming finale episode is expected to continue the storyline from where it left off. In the last special, Ruth Jones’s character proposed to James Corden’s character. This left many fans annoyed at the cliffhanger while others eagerly awaited the outcome.

Fans have eagerly awaited news of the show’s return for years now. Over the years, fans have contemplated theories on how the storyline might conclude. Speculation has ranged from the possibility of a happy ending with marriage to potential heartbreak. Many a bizarre and more unconventional outcomes have also been proposed.

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Gavin and Stacey chronicled the lives of its titular characters and their circle of friends and family. The comedy show has been a cherished sitcom in the UK since its inception.

The show’s success garnered it the highly prestigious award British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).

The final episode is set to air on Christmas Day on BBC One.