3amCelebrity NewsRuth JonesGavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones looks worlds away from her character Nessa as she sports a grey bob while filming for her new BBC comedy show Better Later14:47, 19 Jul 2026Updated 14:48, 19 Jul 2026Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones looked very different as she sported a brand new look to mark the end of filming her new BBC comedy series, Better Later.The TV actress, 59, who became a national favourite playing Nessa, is now starring alongside Steve Speirs in the six-part comedy series. Taking to Instagram, Ruth posted a picture of herself and Steve sporting a grey bob, which is worlds away from her character Nessa's jet black tresses.Posing side by side Steve in a green blouse, the pair took a brief video of themselves saying: "Well, I have just wrapped, and so have you, on the first series of Better Later.Steve then chimed in saying: "I have now – technically got a few more things to do, a few lines off, but there we are.""Aww, it’s been lush, hasn’t it?” Ruth continued. Meanwhile Steve concluded: "It’s also aged us. I mean, I’m now bald and you’re grey. And considering we’re 31 and 32."The former Gavin and Stacey star captioned the post saying: "Our final slate and our final day. It’s been gorgeous. Life is Better Later.The comedy show follows Clive who is a retired teacher and Shelley Anne who works as an environmental health officer. Clive is widowed while Shelley Anne is going through an acrimonious divorce but the pair strike up an unlikely friendship.Their friendship is formed after the two meet at a knee trauma clinic. The comedy takes viewers on a journey of how they navigate through their new beginnings of life and embrace life after 50. The show was filmed in and around south Wales.Outside of Ruth's new show, it has been reported that Joanna Page who played Stacey has been in talks to appear in this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!A source told The Sun: "She’s a huge BBC star and it would be a coup if ITV can get her to sign her contract and put her front and centre on their biggest entertainment show. She has confided in friends that she’s really keen to take part and wants to go on and make her children proud."And the star who plays Stacey's mum Gwen in the comedy show, Melanie Walters, has reportedly signed up to appear on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.The 64 year old actress will follow in the footsteps of EastEnders star Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and a host of other high profile names.A source reportedly told The Sun on Sunday: "Melanie is loved across the country for her role as Gwen. The Gavin & Stacey Christmas special in 2024 saw millions of fans turning in for the final episode of the series. BBC bosses are very excited to have landed Melanie given her popularity."Article continues belowLike this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Ruth JonesGavin and StaceyBBC