Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne has issued a public apology to BBC newsreader Laura Kuenssberg after calling her a “disingenuous plopcarpet”.
Mathew, who will reprise the leading role of Gavin Shipman in the upcoming Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, took to Twitter to share his frustrations after the BBC presenter made her political leanings known during the live coverage of last week’s election, in spite of the BBC's commitment to impartiality.
But last night, Mathew issued his apology via Twitter, saying, “I apologise to both @bbclaurak and the BBC for my comments on election night.
“I was caught up in the frenzy of the election and realise I used my public platform and passion for politics in an incorrect way. I regret this & we should stand together. Merry Christmas one and all.”
Laura then accepted his apology, urging Twitter users to be “less bitter” in 2020.
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Gavin and stacey then and now SLIDER
1 of 20James Corden (Smith) : then
"DON'T YOU COME ON ME, MATE'
2 of 20James Corden (Smithy): now
James Corden's now thousands of miles away from his Smithy days - quite literally. He lives in America, and presents The Late Late Show.
3 of 20Ruth Jones (Nessa): then
Arguably the best character of anything ever, here's Ruth Jones' Nessa in her heyday
4 of 20Ruth Jones (Nessa) now
Ruth looks SO DIFFERENT these days. HOW is that Nessa?!
5 of 20Joanna Page (Stacey) then
'It's like chocolate and bits of rocks'
6 of 20Joanna Page (Stacey) now
Joanna's changed loads since G&S, but is still definitely recognisable as Stacey.
7 of 20Mathew Horne (Gavin) then
Remember Gavin's weird, weird hair?
8 of 20Mathew Horne (Gavin) now
Mathew's hair is now considerably more normal. And he's a bit of a fitlord, isn't he?
9 of 20Larry Lamb (Mick) then
'It's the last thing you expect to find when you get to work in the morning'
10 of 20Larry Lamb (Mick) now
We have a very weird and confusing crush on Larry Lamb, particularly after his 2016 stint on I'm A Celebrity...
11 of 20Alison Steadman (Pam) then
'DO YOU THINK ILL OF ME MY CHILD?' We forever are in love with Pam.
12 of 20Alison Steadman (Pam) now
Oh lawks. Look how different Pam looks now
13 of 20Rob Brydon (Bryn) then
Bryn is forever Uncle goalz
14 of 20Rob Brydon (Bryn) now
Rob Brydon looks pretty much the same TBH
15 of 20Melanie Walters (Gwen) then
Forever fantasising about Gwen's omelettes
16 of 20Melanie Walters (Gwen) now
Melanie played the fairy godmother at Blackpool's Grand Theatre in their Cinderella panto.
17 of 20Steffan Rhodri (Dave Coaches) then
How's it goin', alrigh'?
18 of 20Steffan Rhodri (Dave Coaches) now
LOOK AT DAVE NOW!
19 of 20Julia Davis (Dawn) then
Dawn and Pete - the ultimate relationship goals
20 of 20Julia Davis (Dawn) now
Julia Davis still lookin' fab
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Matt’s original Tweet, which had been posted in the early hours of Friday morning as the results came in but which have now been deleted, said, “I really wish I loved myself as much as you Laura @bbclaurak - I think, although deeply selfish, I'd probably be happier. For a bit. Lucky you.
“Your 'journalism' knows no bounds. Resign, you disingenuous plopcarpet.”
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In more festive news, we are getting SUPER excited about the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, which will air on Christmas Day.
Co-writer James Corden, who plays Smithy on the show,broke the news in May.
He shared on a photo of the script with the title Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2019 and wrote, "Ruth Jones and I have been keeping this secret for a while... We’re excited to share it with you. See you on Christmas Day @BBCOne #GavinandStacey"
Over 24 thousand fans commented underneath the snap, with singer Cher Lloyd writing, "YESSSSSSS!!!!!! Omg omg omg so excited!!!!"