Simon Bird shuts down rumours of a 'The Inbetweeners' reunion

It's never going to happen! 😭

Author: Alex RossPublished 24th Feb 2020

Fresh off the back of the news that the Friends cast are reuniting, fans across the land are holding out for reunion news of some other favourite TV shows, and constantly in the rumour mill is hit show The Inbetweeners.

Actor Simon Bird, who played the infamous character Will McKenzie on the popular show, appeared on Lorraine today (Monday 24th February), where he was quizzed about a potential reunion.

However, it's not great news for fans, with Simon practically saying it's 'never' going to happen.

When Lorraine asked how many times Simon gets asked a day if The Inbetweeners would ever return to our screens, Simon said, “Ten to twenty!” with Lorraine saying, “Never say never, look at Gavin and Stacey.”

However, viewers were left disappointed at Simon's reply, when he said, “I mean I will say ‘never’ now. I think the reason that show worked is because the characters are kids, so they could say the terrible, awful things they said. Whereas if the characters were in their mid to late thirties, it’s slightly different!”

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The Inbetweeners, which also starred Joe Thomas (Simon Cooper), Blake Harrison (Neil Sutherland), and James Buckley (Jay Cartwright), first hit our TV screens way back in 2008, with the show going on to have three different series.

Fans were then delighted in 2011 when The Inbetweeners Movie was released in cinemas, before the sequel landed in 2014.

Back in 2018, James teased fans that a fourth series could be on the way, sharing a photo alongside his co-stars having lunch. Alongside the pic, James wrote, ' Inbetweeners series 4 pre production meal' (sic)

Check out all of the celebrity couples who met on reality TV shows:

Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo and Jack Maynard

Status: Dating
Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo and Jack Maynard met on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in November 2017. Despite this, the couple kept their romance a secret until they went Instagram official in August 2018.

Cara de la Hoyde and Nathan Massey

Status: Dating
They met and won Love Island together in 2016 and are now parents to their adorable baby boy.

Heidi and Spencer Pratt

Status: Married
Controversial reality couple Heidi and Spencer Pratt met when they appeared on MTV show The Hills. The couple recently welcomed their first child together in 2017, a baby boy called Gunner Stone.

Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams

Status: Married
After being the lothario on Made In Chelsea for a number of years, Spencer Matthews found love with Vogue Williams when they met on The Jump.


The couple have now married and are expecting their first child together later in 2018.

Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies

Status: Split
The Love Island 2017 winners were inseparable in the villa, but they've since split up.

Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen

Status: Dating
Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen met when Ben appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. The pair welcomed a baby girl in 2016 called Milena.

Charlotte Crosby and Gaz Beadle

Status: Split
Charlotte Crosby and Gaz Beadle enjoyed an on/off romance for a number of years when they appeared on Geordie Shore. The pair split for good and are now happy with other partners.

Sarah Harding and Chad Johnson

Status: Split
Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding shocked viewers when she started a romance with The Bachelorette star Chad Johnson during the 2017 series of Celebrity Big Brother.

Katie Price and Peter Andre

Status: Divorced
Katie Price and Peter Andre first met when they starred on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2004. The pair married and went on to have two children together, before divorcing in 2009.

Stevi Ritchie and Chloe Jasmine

Status: Dating
Stevi Ritchie and Chloe Jasmine got together after they both appeared on The X Factor. Despite splitting in 2016, the pair were pictured on holiday together in 2017.

Vicky Pattison and Ricci Guarnaccio

Status: Split
Vicky Pattison and Ricci Guarnaccio met on Geordie Shore and despite getting engaged during an episode of the show, the pair's relationship broke down. Vicky is now engaged to John Noble.

Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev

Status: Dating
Countdown star Rachel Riley and professional dancer Pasha Kovalev first started dating when they were partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013.

Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer

Status: Dating
It was love at first sight for Love Island 2018 winners Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer. The pair have vowed to move in together, with reports suggesting they could get married as soon as 2019.

Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks

Status: Split
TOWIE stars Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks had their differences but they enjoyed a two-year romance. The couple have now split, with Megan now dating Love Island's 'Muggy Mike'.

Pete Bennett and Nikki Grahame

Status: Split
One of the most memorable couples to come out of Big Brother! Despite enjoying a brief romance when they left the house, Pete Bennett and Nikki Grahame split up not long after.

Chris Hughes and Olivia Attwood

Status: Split
They had their differences during their time in Love Island, but Olivia Attwood and Chris Hughes defied the odds for a number of months. However, as documented on their TV show, the pair have now split.

Micky Dalton and Grace Adams-Short

Status: Married
One of the only Big Brother couples to stay together! Micky Dalton and Grace Adams-Short married back in 2009 and share two children together.

Binky Felstead and Josh 'JP' Patterson

Status: Split
Binky and JP met through mutual friends on E4 show Made In Chelsea. The pair recently welcomed their first child together, a baby girl called India.

Joey Essex and Sam Faiers

Status: Split
Joey Essex and Sam Faiers met on The Only Way Is Essex but later split in 2014.

Josie Gibson and John James Parton

Status: Split
Josie Gibson and John James Parton enjoyed a brief romance in the Big Brother house back in 2010. The pair landed a TV show called Josie and John James: What Happened Next, but split not long after.

Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen

Status: Marrie
Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen won the hearts of the nation when they appeared on Love Island in 2016. Not long after leaving the villa, Alex popped the question and the pair are now married!

Although it's been made clear we won't be getting any new episodes of The Inbetweeners, thankfully E4 often shows repeats of series one-three.

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