Years after experiencing her first kisses while working oniCarly,Miranda Cosgrovestill looks back on the once “awkward” moments and laughs.
In PEOPLE’s exclusive first look at the Paramount+iCarlyreunion special, Cosgrove opens up about some of the kissing scenes she filmed — with actorJames Maslowand costarNathan Kress— on the original series.
“I have two funny memories [from that time],” the 28-year-old begins. “My first kiss I ever had in my whole life was with James Maslow in the episode where he was in a hospital bed, and I had to kiss him while he was unconscious.”
She continues, “My second kiss I ever had in my entire life was with [my costar] Nathan on the show. Nathan had, like, a girlfriend or a girl he liked there on set that day watching us kiss.”
Because of Kress' off-screen love interest’s presence on set that day, Cosgrove says, “it was so awkward!”
Cosgrove starred as Carly Shay on Nickelodeon’siCarlyover six seasons, which aired from 2007 to 2012. The popular children’s program followed teenager Carly Shay as she navigated the ups and downs of internet stardom while working alongside her friends to make her namesake internet show a success.
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It wasannounced in Decemberthat aniCarlyrevival series was in the works at ViacomCBS' Paramount+ streaming service, with Cosgrove, Kress and Trainor, 44, all returning.
McCurdy, who confirmed earlier this year that she hadquit acting,will not appear in the revival.Joining the new show are newcomersLaci Mosleyand Jaidyn Triplett. Mosley, 29, will serve as Carly’s new best friend, Harper, amid McCurdy’s absence.
Speaking toEntertainment Weeklyrecently, Cosgrove revealed how the new show plans totackle the whereabouts of McCurdy’s character.
“We touch a lot on the whole relationship with Sam and where Sam’s at in the pilot episode,” Cosgrove said. “And then we mention her a little bit throughout the season, so we’ll definitely explain that on the show.”
The iCarly Reunionwill stream Friday on Paramount+ and will air Saturday at 9 p.m. ET on Nick at Nite. TheiCarlyrevival premieres June 17 on the streaming service.
source: people.com
