Jason Manford told TV viewers to 'chill out' as he defended Starstruck co-star Sheridan Smith.
25.01.2022 - 18:03 / ok.co.uk
Actress Sheridan Smith may be one of our most glamorous TV stars, always looking amazing on the red carpet, but she's revealed that if you flashback to her childhood years, it’s a different story. The star - who earlier this month broke up with her boyfriend Alex - has talked about her childhood on the eve of starring in a Channel 5 drama about a teacher and pupil relationship.
And Sheridan has made the surprise confession that she was, in fact, “a bit of a dweeb”. When asked if the filming reminded her of her school days, Sheridan replied: “ It was funny to see these kids because they had this sass about them, and I was so not like that at school, I was such a dweeb!” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
You can sign up at the top of the page.The 40-year-old went to South Axholme Comprehensive School and also studied dance at the Joyce Mason School of Dancing. When she was 16, she ditched her job working in a burger van in Doncaster to move to London and join the National Youth Music Theatre, where her career really kicked off.Talking of that time in the documentary Sheridan Smith: Becoming a Mum, she said: “I was more confident when I first moved to London,” says Smith, quietly in tears at one point.
“I was young and fearless and open. I wish I was still that girl.” Become an OK! VIP and see all our exclusives - for free! Become an OK! VIP and you will unlock access to all of our big exclusives...
Jason Manford told TV viewers to 'chill out' as he defended Starstruck co-star Sheridan Smith.
Sheridan Smith's appearance on the show. The Doncaster actress was one of four who made up the judging panel on the show which has been likened to Stars In Their Eyes.
Lily James has appeared to address the infamous photos of her kissing fellow actor Dominic West, which caused a huge scandal back in October 2020.The Pam and Tommy star, 32, who filmed Pursuit of Love with The Affair's lead star, was shown having a cozy meal with then-married Dominic. The 52 year old father-of-four, who shares Dora, 16, Senan, 14, Francis, 13, with his wife Catherine Fitzgerald, and 24 year old daughter Martha with ex Polly Astor, was then pictured leaning in to kiss Lily.
Sheridan Smith reportedly wants a reunion with her former fiancé, Jamie Horn. The actress is said to want another chance to make things work with the father of her child, after they ended their three year relationship last July. A source told Heat Magazine: "Sheridan would love to have more children and give Billy a brother or sister - but she wants the dad to be Jamie." The 40 year old star shares baby son Billy with her ex, whom she met on Tinder.
As viewers tuned into watch ITV's brand new drama No Return on Monday evening, fans couldn't help being distracted.
Drama fans were tuning in to Channel 5 on Monday night for the broadcaster's latest offering.