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EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy reveals real reason she was snubbed for Gavin and Stacey role


EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy recently revealed she auditioned for an iconic Gavin and Stacey role but sadly didn't get the part.

The critically acclaimed series follows the lives of titular characters Gavin from Essex and Stacey from South Wales, documenting key points in their long-distance relationship and events that bring the two families together. It comes after James and Ruth revealed Gavin & Stacey fans will be treated to a lot more Smithy and Nessa in the final episode, musing that their characters' 'messy' relationship is the beating heart of the BBC show. Appearing on the podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware, the actors and writing partners teased the Christmas special, spilling that fans will find out a lot more about Ruth's character Nessa's past as well as her future with Smithy.

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