Strictly Come Dancing viewers enjoyed a little Gavin and Stacey surprise reunion as Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman returned to our screens.
[Nicola Roberts supported by Girls Aloud band mates at Strictly Christmas special as they remember Sarah Harding](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/24/strictly-christmas-nicola-roberts-supported-by-girls-aloud-band-mates-17994060/?ico=more_text_links) MORE : Full line up confirmed](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/25/what-time-is-the-strictly-christmas-special-and-who-is-taking-part-17990063/?ico=more_text_links) [Strictly Come Dancing](https://metro.co.uk/tag/strictly-come-dancing/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) viewers enjoyed a little [Gavin and Stacey](https://metro.co.uk/tag/gavin-and-stacey/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) surprise reunion as [Larry Lamb](https://metro.co.uk/tag/larry-lamb/) and Alison Steadman returned to our screens. Larry and Nadiya wowed the judges and audience with their American Smooth, scoring a total of 31 points. [CBeebies](https://metro.co.uk/tag/cbeebies/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P4_LNK1)’ George Webster.
STRICTLY Come Dancing's Christmas special gave Gavin and Stacey fans a surprise reunion between cast members – though maybe not the way we wanted.L.
I'm sending you lots and lots of love!" Larry burst out laughing as Alison appeared on screen and told him: "Hi Larry! [Ruth Jones](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/9620513/james-corden-bully-gavin-stacey-ruth-jones/) created series saw the West and Shipman families reuniting for the holiday season, which as can be expected was anything but quiet.
'Strictly Come Dancing' Christmas special aired on Sunday 25 December.
Brilliant!” said Steadman on camera. Congratulations on your American Smooth! [Annabel Nugent](/author/annabel-nugent) Comments [Strictly](/topic/strictly) Come Dancing fans were delighted by an unexpected [Gavin and Stacey](/topic/gavin-and-stacey) reunion during the show’s Christmas special.
Alison sent her love to her on-screen husband after his Strictly dance. Lamb and Steadman played Mick Shipman and wife Pam in Gavin and Stacey. Larry looked ...
The Christmas special was hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, with judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas keeping an eye on every festive footstep. Others competing on the Strictly special were Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts, who was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, and CBeebies presenter George Webster dancing with professional Amy Dowden. After being announced to be taking part in the Christmas special, Larry had said: "I can’t wait to get on the dance floor and learn a brand new skill ready for all those festive parties!" I'm sending you lots and lots of love!" Larry looked dapper in a tuxedo and tails for his American smooth routine with professional partner Nadiya Bychkova. Gavin and Stacey stars have left fans thrilled with a Christmas reunion.
Larry Lamb, who stars as Gavin's dad Mick on the BBC series, danced alongside professional Nadiya Bychkova for this year's festive special.
[Larry Lamb](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/larry-lamb), who stars as Gavin's dad Mick on the [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) series, danced alongside professional Nadiya Bychkova for this year's festive special. She added: "I'm really hugely complimented that people love it so much. [Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/e938f430-2c82-432e-9424-9522e5dc822c), [The Independent.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/ruth-jones-interview-books-james-corden-b2176121.html) I'm sending you lots and lots of love!" [James Corden](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/james-corden) would work together again. [Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) [fire](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fire) of hopes for another series. She told him: "Hi Larry! [Michael Bublé's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/michael-buble) Winter Wonderland. [Ruth Jones crushed any hopes of a return](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/ruth-jones-addresses-gavin--28115930) once and for all when she addressed the rumours. [Strictly Come Dancing's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) Christmas Day special episode gave [Gavin & Stacey](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gavin-and-stacey) fans a little surprise reunion.
Larry Lamb, who danced alongside Nadiya Bychkova in the special episode, was shocked when he received a message from former co-star Alison Steadman. Larry and ...
You can read more about her appearance [here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/what-ruth-jones-say-return-25346391). [Earlier this year, co-creator Ruth Jones (who also plays Nessa Jenkins in the show) addressed rumours](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/gavin--stacey-comeback-teased-24343142) of a return. [who we recently saw with Larry in an ITV DNA Journey episode,](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/gavin--stacey-star-floored-25403614) appeared via video link and said to Larry: “Hi Larry! [Why did Bruno Tonioli leave Strictly Come Dancing and what's he doing now?](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/bruno-tonioli-leave-strictly-come-25827316) [BBC The One Show: Nicola Roberts' brutal response to working with Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Christmas special](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/bbc-one-show-nicola-roberts-25808661) [BBC The One Show: Nicola Roberts' brutal response to working with Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Christmas special](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/bbc-one-show-nicola-roberts-25808661) [BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez updates fans on show future after tour line-up absence](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/bbc-strictly-come-dancings-gorka-25804279) [Strictly's Helen Skelton says BBC show saw her through 'dark days' after marriage split](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/strictlys-helen-skelton-says-bbc-25788710) I am sending you lots and lots of love." Give the people what they want @BBCiPlayer." Larry Lamb, who danced alongside Nadiya Bychkova in the special episode, was shocked when he received a message from former co-star Alison Steadman. [subscribing to our newsletters here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/). [We asked an AI to write a new Gavin & Stacey Christmas special and the results were hilarious and bizarre](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/asked-ai-write-new-gavin-25811533) More than anything, I just want to see more of him and if we get to write together, that will be double bubble as Gwen would say. But James Corden is an absolute joy and I love him like he is my brother, and I love the fact he’s coming back to the UK next year. [Gavin and Stacey](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/gavin-stacey) fans tuning in to [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing)'s 2022 Christmas Special got more than they bargained for when the hit BBC show reunited two of the sitcom's stars on Christmas day special.
Larry Lamb, who stars as Gavin's dad Mick on the BBC series, danced alongside professional Nadiya Bychkova for this year's festive special.
[Larry Lamb](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/larry-lamb), who stars as Gavin's dad Mick on the [BBC](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/bbc) series, danced alongside professional Nadiya Bychkova for this year's festive special. [Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/e938f430-2c82-432e-9424-9522e5dc822c), She added: "I'm really hugely complimented that people love it so much. [The Independent.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/ruth-jones-interview-books-james-corden-b2176121.html) I'm sending you lots and lots of love!" [James Corden](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/james-corden) would work together again. [fire](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/fire) of hopes for another series. [Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) She told him: "Hi Larry! [Michael Bublé's](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/michael-buble) Winter Wonderland. [Ruth Jones crushed any hopes of a return](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/ruth-jones-addresses-gavin--28115930) once and for all when she addressed the rumours. [Strictly Come Dancing's](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) Christmas Day special episode gave [Gavin & Stacey](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/gavin-and-stacey) fans a little surprise reunion.