Gavin and Stacey fan theory ‘reveals’ Christmas Day storyline – and if Smithy said yes to Nessa
GAVIN and Stacey fans claim they have a theory which ‘reveals’ the Christmas Day storyline – and also whether Smithy said YES to Nessa.
Comedy legends James Corden and Ruth Jones are bringing back the much-loved sitcom for one last time.
Running for three series, the show follows the romantic story of Stacey (played by Joanna Page) and Gavin (portrayed by Matthew Horne), and their relatives and friends.
Now, the hit BBC comedy show is making a return for one final episode this Christmas – and fans are in for a treat.
The Christmas Day Gavin and Stacey episode will pick up from the cliffhanger ending of the 2019 special, which saw Nessa down on one knee for Smithy as she asked him to marry her.
Now, fans have been busy discussing how this ending will play out five years on.
Taking to Reddit, one fan came up with a great theory, and got everybody else onboard.
They wrote: “My husband has developed a theory about the plot to the new special.
“Smithy said no to Nessa.
“He and Sonia got married but in the 5 years since we last saw them, have split up and divorced and that’s where we come in…..
“Thoughts? I quite like it as a theory. Means we don’t miss any wedding between Smithy and Nessa.”
Fellow fans immediately jumped on this theory, with one saying: “I always hoped it would be the case he’d say no to Nessa and continue with Sonia.
“I didn’t see his time with her as being finished yet as he still very much worshipped her at that point so I like your husband’s theory as it’s more realistic.”
While another said: “Goodness that’s a good theory on your husband’s part, but I hope Smithy didn’t marry Sonia.”
This one added: “My theory is similar, that he said no to Nessa, only difference is I don’t think he would’ve got as far as marrying Sonya.”
Gavin and Stacey is by far the most-anticipated show this Christmas.
Following the announcement by Ruth and James earlier this year, fans have been waiting on the edge of their seats.
Gavin and Stacey captured hearts across the UK when it first hit screens back in 2007.
The first series kicked off with the main characters, Gavin and Stacey, fallingl in love over the phone, as he’s based in Essex and she’s in Wales.
The show then followed the romance from meeting in person, to getting to know each other’s very different (and hilarious) families.
Gavin and Stacey ran for three series on the BBC – plus a Christmas Special – from 2007 until 2010.
It was then brought back for a festive special in 2019, and now is back one last time.
Watch the Gavin and Stacey special on Christmas Day at 9pm on BBC One.
Gavin and Stacey's Best Moments
With the news that the show is set to make an exciting return to screens, let's take a look at some of the comedy programme's biggest and best moments...
- Smithy and Rudi’s American Boy rap – No one will ever forget when James Corden and Sheridan Smith rapped perfectly word for word the Kanye West and Estelle hit American Boy as they walked across the car park on the phone to Gavin.
- Pam’s Vegetarian faux pas – Despite loving a cheesburger, Pam found herself caught up in a web of unexpected lies when she claimed to be Vegetarian. She is forced to keep up the secret throughout the entire show and uses hubby Mick to help her scoff meat. She is later rumbled when Stacey catches her in the act as she scoffs ham in the kitchen. Stacey says to her: “Is that ham, Pam!?… “I’ve seen you, Pam. A scotch egg here, a bit of bacon there, putting those regular sausages into the Linda McCartney box”.
- THAT fishing trip – It remains one of the biggest mysteries in Gavin and Stacey history as to just exactly what did happen on the ill-fated fishing trip. Bryn appears to be hiding a secret as to an occurance between him and his nephew Jason which has left relations fractures. Ness’ on-off boyfriend, Dave, is the only other person to know the whole truth. Bryn did appear to allude to him and Jason lying together naked to keep warm as he said to Dave: “We’re going to have this out, once and for all, man to man, you may know what happened, David, but you don’t know why it happened! It was freezing cold, it was! And when you are that cold…”
- Islands in the Stream – No one can ever forget the classic Karaoke performance of Islands in the Stream. Nessa and Bryn performed the track in front of all their nearest and dearest. It saw the whole pub burst into some line-dancing as they enjoyed a boozy night out.
- The Xmas special proposal – In 2019, fans were left overjoyed when the show made a comeback but it ended on the ultimate cliffhanger. Nessa asked Smithy if she would marry him as she finally laid bare her feelings for him. Fans were gutted as the show then cut straight to the credits as they never found out just how Smithy answered. Will all be revealed in the brand new episode?