For three years, fans have waited to know if Smithy accepted Nessa’s proposal after she popped the question at the end of 2019’s Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special.
And now it looks like James Corden and Ruth Jones have given the game away after they were spotted filming at The Tadross Hotel in Barry, Wales on Monday.
The pair were said to be filming scenes for a wedding reception – no doubt related to the wedding scenes filmed last month.
Although Smithy appeared to be the groom, there was no bride in sight so far.
The new photos showed Nessa and Smithy wearing matching gold bands as they partied with their friends and loved ones, including Gavin and Stacey (Mathew Horne and Joanna Page).
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Nessa was dressed in a flowing black dress – a suitable wedding dress for her gothic style – which she paired with knee-high boots and fishnet tights.
Smithy looked dapper in an M&S blazer which he teamed with trousers and navy blue sneakers.
Viewers were eager to see if they would finally get the happy ending they were hoping for in the very last episode, which airs on Christmas Day.
These latest images suggest that will be the case.
However, the cast itself has yet to confirm whether Smithy and Nessa will indeed get their happy ending.
The cast recently confirmed they had finished filming scenes on the famous Trinity Street, which serves as the backdrop to the homes of both Stacey and Gavin, her mother Gwen and uncle Bryn.
“You haven’t seen anything because we’ve been inside, which shows that you are truly dedicated fans of the show and we hope you won’t be disappointed on Christmas Day when all will be revealed,” Ruth Jones told fans. .
“This is our farewell to Barry and to Trinity Street, so you won’t see us here again, but we’ve had a wonderful 17 years, it’s been fantastic.”
James Corden added: “Thank you so much to everyone, we’ll see you soon.”
Nessa was dressed in a flowing black dress – an appropriate bridal gown for her goth style – which she paired with knee-high boots and fishnet tights
The couple was spotted wearing matching gold bands on their ring fingers during filming
Joanna Page (who plays Stacy) was also seen during filming wearing a plaid yellow summer dress
Mathew Horne (Gavin) was also seen filming with his co-stars
It comes after it was reported that bosses were forced to implement extra security measures to keep the Christmas special under wraps after much of the script was leaked.
The cast and crew filmed the very last episode of the sitcom, which airs on Christmas Day, in Barry, attracting hundreds of fans to the set.
Bosses are said to have beefed up security after appHoto was taken away Jameswho plays Smithy, holding the script, which contained the plot details, during filming in a department store.
Following the setback, producers are said to have warned the rest of the cast to be careful, especially since the filming brought so many fans to Barry.
“Everyone is excited about the return of Gavin, Stacey, Smithy and the gang, so interest is obviously at an all-time high,” a source said. The sun.
‘Every day fans flock to the filming locations in Cardiff and Barry Island to watch the cast film and take their own photos and selfies.
“It’s a challenge to keep key storylines under wraps, but the cast has been reminded to be alert.”
The BBC declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.
It comes as fans of Gavin and Stacey were left in panic as the cast filmed a wedding scene for the highly anticipated final episode last week.
Making a surprise return to set was actor Steffan Rhodri – who plays Nessa’s ex-fiancé Dave Coaches – who cast doubt on whether Smithy and Nessa will tie the knot after five years of speculation.
He made his final appearance in Gavin and Stacey at the end of the third series when Nessa decided she could not go ahead with their wedding.
His surprise return will no doubt raise concerns among fans that Smithy rejected Nessa’s proposal.
Mathew and Ruth were chatting while filming their scenes in Wales
Nessa, who was noticeably absent from set, was also spotted without a ring on her wedding finger this week – leading to more speculation that the couple won’t tie the knot.
In more Gavin and Stacey news, Sheridan Smith is reported to be returning in the finale as Smithy’s sister Rudi, with the actress spotted filming a surprise cameo.
The star played a larger-than-life character in series one and two of the hit show and was spotted filming their scenes last week.
A source said this The sun the actress immediately stepped back into Rudy’s shoes and it was “as if no time had passed at all.”
The source added: ‘Sheridan was thrilled to be joining the fold again and her scenes are brilliant.’
It has also been revealed that the cast is working on a behind-the-scenes program to mark his final ever appearance.
Barry Island was mobbed last week when the original cast returned to make the finale.
An emotional James told fans: “It’s all overwhelming, the fact that it’s the last time we’re here on the island. It’s great. It is the home of the show. It’s basically the center of it, and every bit of it makes you think, “God, I remember when we were here.”
On the first day of filming, the cast shared a photo of a clapperboard with the caption: “The final episode of Gavin & Stacey started filming today. To be honest, we’re a little excited.”
It will be the first episode of the BBC sitcom since the last Christmas special in 2019. That episode, which was watched by 12 million viewers, ended on a cliffhanger with Nessa on one knee as she proposed to Smithy.
The show revolves around the ups and downs of Gavin and Stacey’s initially long-distance relationship, which saw him live with his parents in Billericay, Essex, and her on Barry Island.
The pair eventually get married, while their respective best friends Smithy and Nessa have a son, Neil, who is now 15 and will also return for the final episode ever.
The final episode of Gavin and Stacey will air on BBC One on Christmas Day.