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A surprise moment at London’s Royal Albert Hall sent fans of the FOX hit Glee buzzing when two of the show’s most beloved alumni reunited on stage for a short, joyous duet. The impromptu performance blended nostalgia with spectacle and gave longtime viewers a peek at the chemistry that made the series a cultural touchstone.
London surprise: Colfer joins Criss for a duet
During a one-night concert at the famed venue on Sunday, October 18, Darren Criss invited Chris Colfer to share the stage. The pair performed “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” the classic duet Criss sang earlier in the evening.
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Criss had warmed the crowd by saying he could handle both parts himself. Moments later, Colfer walked onstage and quipped that the song would be incomplete without him. The exchange was playful and underscored the long-standing bond between the two former co-stars.
About the song and its place in Glee history
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” dates back to the 1940s and has been recorded many times. On Glee, the track became memorable when the characters Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson performed a duet during season 2.
- Song origin: Written by Frank Loesser and first performed as a private duet.
- Glee moment: The show’s pairing of Kurt and Blaine helped cement the duet’s modern pop-culture status.
Where this reunion fits among recent Glee get-togethers
Reunions among Glee cast members have been rare but notable. Earlier this year, fellow alumni stopped by a Broadway show to catch up with Jonathan Groff. In a televised event in September 2025, a group of cast members appeared together for a celebrity game show. These moments keep the series alive for fans.
- Recent visits: Kevin McHale and Matthew Morrison were seen backstage with Groff in January.
- Group appearance: Jane Lynch, Amber Riley and Heather Morris joined other castmates on a celebrity special in 2025.
How Criss and Colfer have evolved since Glee
Darren Criss: TV, stage and production
After Glee, Darren Criss took on major TV roles and expanded his theater work. His standout role in a 2018 anthology series won critical praise. Criss has also returned to Broadway and built credits as a producer on newer stage projects.
Chris Colfer: From Kurt to bestselling author and actor
Chris Colfer moved into writing and publishing with a popular fantasy series that became a bestseller. He has also pursued film roles and is attached to upcoming projects that mark a steady screen comeback.
Creator Ryan Murphy teases a revival script
Fans received fresh hope for a full-scale return when Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed he had completed a new script. Murphy said he, along with collaborators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, had written something new for the series. The news prompted excitement about who might sign on for a revival.
Murphy also noted he’s reached out to several original cast members, including Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale and Amber Riley. Fans are now watching for official announcements about a possible production timeline or casting confirmations.
What fans are talking about now
- Video clips from the Royal Albert Hall performance circulated quickly on social media.
- Speculation rose that more cast reunions could follow if the revival moves forward.
- Longtime viewers compared the onstage camaraderie to the characters’ chemistry on screen.
