'People wanting it is not enough of a reason!' Mathew Horne shuts down speculation of a Gavin & Stacey reunion ...

Mathew Horne has shut down speculation of a Gavin & Stacey reunion, admitting that it would be hard to get some 'successful people' on board.

The actor, 43, claimed that fans desiring the comedy's return 'is not enough of a reason', adding that the writers 'want to make sure that they have a story' first.

During a Monday appearance on Graham Norton's Virgin Radio show with Waitrose, he added how difficult it was to get the ensemble together for the 2019 Christmas special, which was later declared the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.

'People wanting it is not enough of a reason!' Mathew Horne has shut down speculation of a Gavin & Stacey reunion, admitting it would be hard to get some 'successful people' on board

He said: 'Obviously, the BBC would like more. James [Corden] and Ruth [Jones] have always said that they would only do more if they had a story and a reason to do it.

'Just because people want it is not enough of a reason to do it for them. They want to make sure that they have a story.

'They don't want to let the the piece down and let the audience down. They don't just want to do it for the sake of doing it.

I genuinely don't know if they're planning on doing more.' 

Uh-oh! The actor, 43, claimed that fans desiring the comedy's return 'is not enough of a reason', adding that the writers 'want to make sure that they have a story' first (pictured, left, with James Corden, right, in 2019)

Mathew - plays the titular Gavin in the series - revealed he has an 'allegiance' to the mega-hit, and would return if he were asked.

He said: 'It's quite a large ensemble and one filled with successful people. It was difficult to get everyone together last time, so it would be equally difficult to do it again.

'That said, we all have an allegiance with the show, obviously and it really is like returning to a family.

'I think we would all do it if we could. But James and Ruth want the script to be there and be right.'

Entertaining: During a Monday appearance on Graham Norton's Virgin Radio show, he added how difficult it was to get the ensemble together for the 2019 Christmas special, which was later declared the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade (cast pictured in 2019)

Despite Mathew's comments, Gavin and Stacey will return 'one day' according to BBC bosses, who confirmed that the much-loved show will be revived again in the future last year.

While outlining the upcoming Christmas television schedule, the channel's Chief Content Officer, Charlotte Moore, discussed the future of the BBC One sitcom.

She explained: 'That wasn't something that was going to happen this year,' and followed that up with: 'One day.' 

Hopeful: Mathew - plays the titular Gavin in the series - revealed he has an 'allegiance' to the mega-hit, and would return if he were asked (pictured with Joanna Page in the late 2000s)