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Sheridan Smith gave her security guard a cheeky pat on the bottom as she left the theatre following another performance in her play the Opening Night on Wednesday. Sheridan, who was recently seen leaping into another security guard's arms last week , appeared close with the fellow guard - just days after speaking about her rocky love life.

Sources close to the award-winning actress, 42, told MailOnline there have been 'no conversations' about a sensational return to the much-loved BBC sitcom, which James, 45, and co-writer Ruth Jones, 57, confirmed last week would return for a final instalment on Christmas Day. Sheridan played Ruth 'Rudi' Smith, known for her tumultuous relationship with James's character Smithy, plus their impromptu raps, and is a cult favourite with fans. But much like the 2019 Christmas special, when Smithy was proposed to by Nessa, played by co-creator Ruth, it appears Sheridan will once again not be appearing alongside co-stars including Mat Horne, 45, and Joanna Page, 47, for what is likely to be the sitcom's farewell. The Cilla star recently landed a lead role in new ITV crime drama I Fought The Law and is believed to be weighing up several other tempting offers, both on stage and screen.

A musical director has blamed British audience's 'narrow outlook' after Brexit for his flop of a show, as audience members walked out half way through performances. Rufus Wainwright (left) argued that the reason 'Opening Night' starring Sheridan Smith (right) received such poor reviews was because it was 'too European' and British people lacked 'curiosity' since Brexit. Opening Night tells the story of functioning alcoholic actress Myrtle Gordon, played by Sheridan, who gets a second chance - it is based on the 1977 drama film starring Gena Rowlands. 'I do feel that since Brexit, England has entered into a darker corridor where it is a little more narrow in its outlook and the vitriol because we put 'English rose Sheridan Smith through this ordeal of European theatre' felt a little bit suspect to me,' he told the Guardian.

Sheridan Smith broke down while discussing the failure of her play Opening Night.  Speaking to Sunday Times, the actress, 42, was reduced to tears during the interview as she admitted she 'felt like she let everybody down'.   After first hitting the stage in March,  it was announced last month that Opening Night will end its run at London's Gielgud Theatre on May 18, instead of July 27 - and producers blamed a 'challenging financial landscape' for the decision.

The actress, 42, who has had a rocky career as a star on stage and screen, told The Times that she stopped taking her anti-anxiety medication after Graham made a jibe  about her being 'a drunk'.

Sheridan Smith has admitted 'it's hard to let anyone into her world' as she opened up about her dating life.   The actress, 42, welcomed her son Billy in 2020, with her ex-fiancé Jamie Horn, whom she split from in 2021.  Sheridan has now revealed she has been trying out dating apps but has had no success in finding the one. 

Sheridan Smith has insisted she has 'no regrets' about taking the lead role in her West End flop Opening Night. The actress' West End comeback has been fraught with difficulties including poor reviews and bad turnouts and as a result, the musical as been cancelled and will end two months earlier than originally planned. Speaking to The Times, Sheridan got emotional as she explained she was 'heartbroken' for the cast and crew who have worked on the play but said she would do it all over again 'in a heartbeat'.

Sheridan Smith's play Opening Night has reportedly turned to seat filler agencies after slashing prices ahead of its early closure. The actress', 42, West End comeback has been fraught with difficulties including poor reviews and bad turnouts.  As a result, the musical was cancelled and will end two months earlier than originally planned. Opening Night tells the story of functioning alcoholic actress Myrtle Gordon (Sheridan) who gets a second chance - it is based on the 1977 drama film starring Gena Rowlands. Though the show is already doomed, The Sun has reported that owners are still trying to save face, and have hired extras to fill out the audience. Opening Night tells the story of functioning alcoholic actress Myrtle Gordon (Sheridan) who gets a second chance - it is based on the 1977 drama film starring Gena Rowlands. Though the show is already doomed, The Sun has reported that owners are still trying to save face, and have hired extras to fill out the audience.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 48, has been announced as the latest celeb to star in the popular play, taking over the part of Sam, which as previously been played by Hadley Fraser and Tom Felton.

The actress, 42, will portray Ann Ming, the mother who battled to change the law after her daughter Julie Hogg was murdered by her ex-partner in 1989.

It might be the final few weeks of her musical Opening Night after the show's early cancellation.  However Sheridan Smith looked to be in great spirits as she leapt into her security guard's arms while leaving the Gielgud Theatre on Tuesday evening.  The actress, 42, beamed as she left the theatre following the hug as she opted for a smart casual look in an all black attire, black blazer and white trainers.

The stars of the entertainment industry let their hair down on Sunday night as they celebrated at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards at The Londoner Hotel. The awards ceremony was hosted by Amanda Holden, and saw a host of famous faces being honoured with prizes. Inside the glitzy event, Abbey Clancy was spotted catching up with Sheridan Smith, after both women won awards.

Abbey Clancy, her husband Peter Crouch and Sheridan Smith were among the big winners at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards on Sunday night. The awards ceremony was hosted by Amanda Holden at The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square and drew in the great and good of showbiz. Model Abbey, 38, and former professional footballer Peter, 43, received an award for their outstanding contribution to podcasting and sport.

Sheridan Smith looked sensational as she stepped out to the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards at The Londoner Hotel in the UK capital on Sunday. The actress, 42, whose musical Opening Night was recently cancelled two months early, glamorous black dress as she posed inside the venue. Sheridan had been playing the starring role of alcoholic actress Myrtle in the West End show, which has been hit by criticism from critics and audience members.

Sheridan Smith was spotted looking in high spirits on Tuesday night as she left London's Gielgud Theatre just a month before her show's early closure. The actress, 42, put on a fabulously chic display with her simple ensemble, as she wore light blue ripped jeans, a black T-shirt and a blazer. Keeping her look more casual than business, Sheridan wore a pair of white and black Adidas trainers and a sleek bun.

Sheridan Smith is reportedly earning £21,000 per week despite her recent theatre show being cut from theatre two months early. The actress, 42, banked £1.1million last year after a very successful 12 months working in TV, according to the Mirror. She is currently starring in West End musical Opening Night but poor reviews and ticket sales have led to the production ending two months early on May 18.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, has been announced as the new lead in the popular play, taking over the part of Jenny, which as previously been played by Cheryl and Laura Whitmore.

The star has reportedly split from her boxer boyfriend just six months since the pair began going out.  The actress, 42, began dating ex-welterweight star Dave 'Rocky' Ryan, 40, last autumn, however the pair have now called it quits on their relationship, The Sun has revealed. The blow to her personal life comes after it was revealed her West End show Opening Night will finish two months earlier than planned due to terrible reviews. 

Actress and singer Sheridan, 42, has been starring in the play as character Myrtle Gordon, a functioning alcoholic actress. The production has been plagued with issues, including audience members walking out midway through and blasting it as 'boring', resulting in its run being shortened by two months. But Sheridan appeared to brush off any disappointment outside stage door at the Gielgud Theatre as she embraced fans. A beaming Sheridan stepped out of the theatre in a pair of ripped mom jeans, with a black blazer and white trainers after the show.

Many women will keep a little black dress in their wardrobe, a fashion staple to whip out on special occasions. But it seems LBDs are being replaced with a more daring sheer black dress on the red carpet this season. A-listers and homegrown stars have all opted for the look, from Kendall Jenner to Katy Perry and Ice Spice. The look - more festival fashion than classic red carpet - often sees stars baring their underwear in a see through dress.On Sunday, Sheridan Smith turned heads at the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall (left). She's the latest in a long line of stars including (from left) Katy Perry, Kendall Jenner, Ice Spice and Rita Ora.

Nicole Scherzinger, Cara Delevingne, Sarah Snook, Hannah Waddingham and Sheridan Smith were the picture of glamour on Sunday night as they led the star-studded arrivals at the 2024 Olivier Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall. Nicole, 45, ensured all eyes were on her in a plunging black gown, with a daringly high slit to showcase her long legs. The Pussycat Doll flashed some major sideboob in the revealing dress, which cinched her in at her tiny waist.

Sheridan Smith ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived at the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday. The actress, 42, wore a sheer black dress as she posed outside the famous concert hall, with her body art on display on her leg. Her garment reached right down to the ground and was adorned with shimmering rhinestones.

Sarah Snook donned velvet as she arrived at the  Olivier Awards 2024 - where she is nominated for her one-woman take on The Picture of Dorian Gray. The Succession star, 36, is nominated for Best Actress for her performance in the Oscar Wilde play, which sees Sarah take on all 26 roles. Sarah will battle it out against Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker for Plaza Suit, Sheridan Smith for Shirley Valentine, Sophie Okonedo for Medea and Laura Donnelly for The Hills of California.

It was the morning after Sheridan Smith learned the heartbreaking news that her much-heralded 'comeback' theatre show was to come to an end much earlier than planned, writes KATIE HIND. Dressed head-to-toe in black, the star appeared downcast on Friday as she tried to buoy her spirits with a girlie trip to her local nail bar for a manicure with fellow actress Charley Webb. It was just hours after it had been announced that the beleaguered production of Opening Night in London's West End would be cut short by more than two months after theatregoers walked out of the show in droves. For the actress, the decision was a 'huge blow', says a friend, despite the blame being widely put on the production rather than her performance. While Sheridan, 42, failed to crack a smile, The Mail on Sunday can reveal how Charley has been Sheridan's 'rock' as the curtain comes down on the play about which she was so excited.