On Thursday, fans of Gavin and Stacey were thrilled to see Mathew Horne back on set for the much-anticipated Christmas special. Mathew, known for his role as Gavin, was joined by James Corden, who plays Smithy.
This marked their first reunion since their infamous falling-out, and it seemed like all was forgiven.
Filming and Familiar Faces
Mathew jumped right back into action, filming a dramatic bike accident scene with Joanna Page, who reprises her role as Stacey.
Rob Brydon, who plays Uncle Bryn, was also spotted on set, once again in front of the camera for the second consecutive day.
Although James Corden, who is directing this special, hasn’t started his own scenes yet, he was seen chatting with Mathew, suggesting that their past disagreements are firmly behind them.
The Feud and Fallout
Years ago, Mathew and James had a high-profile feud, but their professional paths crossed again on various projects.
After Gavin and Stacey ended, they worked together on the critically panned Lesbian Vampire Killers and the short-lived comedy show Horne and Corden in 2009.
Both projects failed to capture the public’s interest, leading to speculation about their strained relationship.
James found success on the West End stage and later in America with The Late Late Show.
Meanwhile, Mathew focused on UK TV projects. Rumors about their friendship persisted, with fans worrying they had fallen out.
In a 2011 interview on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, James acknowledged that while they had drifted apart, there was no major falling-out.
He expressed regret over how quickly their partnership dissolved and the harsh criticism their subsequent work received.
Reunited and It Feels So Good
James continued to make waves with The Late Late Show until 2023, earning fame with segments like Carpool Karaoke and Spill Your Guts.
When Mathew and James reunited for the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special in 2019, Mathew dismissed any ongoing feud rumors, stating that the claims were unfounded.
At a press conference for the launch episode, he emphasized that there was no bad blood between them.
As they come together once more for the final episode of the beloved sitcom, it seems clear that any past tensions have been put to rest.
Fans can look forward to a heartwarming conclusion to the series this Christmas.
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