Ruth Jones speaks out on Strictly and Celebrity Traitors rumours

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21 Mar 2026 • 6:06 AM MYT
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  • Ruth Jones, co-creator and star of Gavin & Stacey, has unequivocally stated that no amount of money would persuade her to participate in Strictly Come Dancing.
  • The Welsh actor, known for her role as Nessa Jenkins, acknowledged the impressive feats of the show's contestants but maintained her stance that it was 'absolutely not for me'.
  • Jones also revealed she had been approached for Celebrity Traitors but preferred to watch the programme from home, citing a dislike for potential challenges like wet suits and midges.
  • She clarified that her character Nessa and James Corden's character Smithy never shared a kiss in Gavin & Stacey because she and Corden felt like 'brother and sister'.
  • These comments were made during her appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, which airs on Saturday at 10pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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