'I starred in Gavin and Stacey Christmas special – now fans beg me to do one thing'

The Gavin and Stacey Christmas special excited fans everywhere, but nobody was more pumped than 38-year-old Barry native Scott McGlynn. The influencer and LGBTQ+activist explained he was an extra in the episode, and many people remember him as it was a "fun and cheeky" part of the show.

"I appeared in the Gavin and Stacey 2024 Christmas Special, playing James Corden’s stag. It was a fun and cheeky part of the episode that a lot of people remember. Being from Barry myself, it was surreal to step onto that set. Growing up, I had always seen them filming, and that sparked me to get into acting.

"What made it even more personal was that my dad, who I sadly lost last year, was a huge fan of the show and a Barry boy. So filming it felt like a tribute to him, in a way," Scott explained.

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But since he appeared in the Christmas special episode, fans have been begging him to do one thing for them.

Scott explained: "Since the episode aired, I’ve had so many unexpected but hilarious DMs, emails, and messages from fans asking me to come on their actual stag dos!

"It’s become a bit of a thing, people saying, 'Imagine having Smithy’s stag at my stag!' I’ve had invites to go to Blackpool, Cardiff, Benidorm, and Portugal. It's amazing that people want me there. I have been told I have to wear the West Ham football top.

"It was my first time ever being part of a stag do, which was on TV, and now suddenly I’m being asked to be the life of the party for real. It’s been a lot of fun seeing how much people connected with it, and it’s definitely made me feel like one of the lads!"

He said the requests have been "non-stop" and he'd really "love" to be part of someone's stag do, saying he's considering it for the future.

"People are genuinely keen to have me there as part of the stag," he shared, admitting some people have said that they'll pay for his flights and hotel if he goes along.

Scott continued: "A few have said they want me to make a surprise entrance, give a speech, or just be one of the lads for the night. One even said, 'We’ll get you your own sash that says ‘Smithy’s Stag!'

"I think it’s all just about the fun of it, recreating that moment from the show and making some unforgettable memories before their big day."

He gushed: "I’m so grateful for the response from fans. It’s been amazing to bring a bit of joy and fun to their lives. I’m always up for new experiences, whether that’s stepping into a TV role or joining a fan’s stag do abroad. Life’s about saying yes to moments that surprise you, and I’m definitely ready for whatever comes next."