He soon became a fan favorite as the comedian Bryn West played Gavin and Stacey.
But Rob Brydon has dashed fans’ hopes that the Welsh sitcom will return for a final program amid mixed messages from the show’s creators James Corden and Ruth Jones.
The Welsh comedian, 55, pointed out that ‘nothing is in the works’, despite saying that James, 42, said ‘they will do something special at some point’.
‘Nothing in the works’: Rob Brydon has dashed fans’ hopes that Gavin and Stacey will return for the final program amid mixed messages from creators James Corden and Ruth Jones
In an interview with BBC Breakfast on Monday, he asked that he had not ‘heard’ about anything special to come – ‘if they don’t do it’ without him.
Speaking to the ongoing rumors, Rob explained: ‘I read what James had said if they did another special show at some point.
‘But there’s definitely nothing in the works – if they don’t do it without me, I certainly haven’t heard that.
‘But last year’s special, which did so well, is being repeated this year, I think on Christmas Eve.
Split: Welsh comedian, 55, points out that ‘nothing is in the works’, despite saying that James, 42, said ‘they will do something special at some point’
‘It was so funny watching that last year, especially at the end with the suggestion that surprised people. It was so beautiful to be a part of that too. ‘
He went on to explain how Bryn’s Christmas would be different this year among Covid-19’s strict safety rules, saying he would not be able to ‘cook for more than 12 people’.
The actor continued: ‘I was cooking Christmas dinner for, plus – what it was – 12, I don’t remember now. What would he do now? I’m cooking Christmas dinner for myself! ‘
And Rob also questioned that ‘not much acting was needed’ when demonstrating Bryn’s inquisitive cooking style, as it emerged that he is not his home cook.
Gavin and Stacey it was written by Ruth, 54, played by Nessa Jenkins, and James, the actor behind the love character, Neil ‘Smithy’ Smith.
Dashing hope: In an interview with BBC Breakfast on Monday, he asked that he has not ‘heard’ about something special to come – ‘if they don’t do it’ without it
The award-winning comedy first aired in 2017 and followed the stories of two families – Gavin’s relatives in Billericay, Essex, and Stacey’s clan in Barry, south Wales.
It ran for two seasons until 2008, before boarding special trains once in 2009, 2010 and last year.
Actor and writer James has since moved to a state where he will be presenting his own talk show, The Late Late Show with James Corden.
But earlier this month, the TV guest suggested that Gavin and Stacey return for one final show.
He announced that the future installment will be the final part of the program, but admitted that he does not intend to produce the new series as soon as it is too much pressure. now ‘.
Hit sitcom: The award-winning comedy first aired in 2017 and followed the stories of two families – Gavin’s relatives in Billericay, Essex, and Stacey’s clan in Barry, south Wales
The comedian told Metro: ‘I don’t know, the answer is. I am not honest. We are all on a WhatsApp text group.
‘All of us and Matt [Horne] and Jo [Page] I did a special radio show for BBC Wales the other day that goes out at Christmas.
‘And we all added to that a little bit. And we’re always talking, all of us, and Ruth [Jones] and I talk all the time. I so much hope we do. The next one is the last part.
‘And that’s a little too much pressure to take on my breast right now, if I’m honest, amid the anxiety of 2020.
‘If I had an idea to try another special Christmas I don’t think I could breathe.’
Contrast: James Cordon has suggested that Gavin and Stacey return for one last program, but writer Ruth Jones has previously said: ‘There are no plans to write anything’
However, show co – creator Ruth recently hoped she would return because she admitted the show ‘may not return to Barry’.
The Welsh writer said last morning: ‘There are no plans to write anything. Of course James is in America and I am in Wales.
The joy of our last special thing is that if we never return to Barry, we will always wonder what happened next.
‘I like to leave it hanging. I’m sorry I don’t have better news. ‘
He was a direct opponent of BBC leaders confirming that the popular show would be revived again in the future.
Cliffhanger: BBC series fans were left on the edge of their seats when Nessa praised her extraordinary love interest Smithy on last year’s Christmas special
While explaining the upcoming Christmas television schedule, the channel’s Chief Content Officer, Charlotte Moore, discussed the future of the BBC1 sitcom.
She explained: ‘That wasn’t something that was going to happen this year,’ and she continued: ‘One day.’
Fans of the BBC series were left on the edge of their seats when Nessa praised her unusual love interest Smithy on last year’s Christmas special, which ended in a haircut.
Strikers played by Gavin and Stacey, Joanna Page, 43, and Mathew Horne, 42, are also ready to work for a Christmas concert on BBC Radio Wales this year.
The pair will be working together on the one-off show featuring several Gavin and Stacey guests, but it’s unclear if they’ll shed any light on Nessa and Smith’s recommendation in the final TV show.
Exciting times ahead: Viewers won’t have to wait long to reunite their favorite characters, as Joanna, 43, and Mathew, 42, are ready to work for a Christmas show on BBC Radio Wales