Inbetweeners star James Buckley shuts down talk of reunion with harsh statement

James Buckley has responded to calls for a reunion of The Inbetweeners, the hit comedy series that aired its final episode more than a decade ago. The actor gave his response when Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews asked him about the possibility of returning to his role as Jay Cartwright.

James admitted that not even "all the money in the world" could convince him to reprise the character, and he had a hilarious reason for his reluctance. James rose to fame in 2008 when he was cast as the mischievous Jay Cartwright in the E4 comedy series.

The show followed a group of teenage boys as they navigated the challenges of family, friendships, school, and, of course, romance. Jay's character, known for his tall tales and obsession with sex, brought laughter to viewers across the UK and Ireland. In fact, James received a BAFTA nomination in 2011 for his outstanding performance, although he lost out to Steve Coogan of The Trip.

Given the positive reception from critics and fans, it is no surprise that people have been eagerly hoping for The Inbetweeners reunion. However, during an appearance on the Big Fish with Spencer Matthews, James hinted that he had no plans to revisit the role of Jay. His reason? His age.

"You know, a lot of people still ask if there will be more Inbetweeners, and my answer is always the same," the 35-year-old actor explained. "Look at me, look at the state of me, look how old and haggard I am, and I'm the youngest among the boys."

James also recently stated that there isn't enough money in the world to entice him back to The Inbetweeners and potentially tarnish one of the best experiences of his life. However, he did express openness to working with his co-stars Simon Bird (Will), Joe Thomas (Simon),