Sheridan Smith and Paul Nicholls 'had secret fling filming The C-Word' after bonding over emotional script
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Sheridan Smith and Paul Nicholls "had secret fling filming The C-Word" after bonding over emotional script
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Sheridan Smith reportedly had a secret fling with The C-Word co-star Paul Nicholls when they were working on the TV drama.
The Funny Girl actress – who will be taking a break from the West End show “due to stress and exhaustion – worked with the actor on the programme in 2014 before it aired last year.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “They were clearly attracted to each other but they kept their romance quiet. They didn’t want it to cause problems on the show.”
Sheridan Smith as Lisa Lynch and Paul Nicholls as Pete Lynch during The C-Word
The BBC drama saw Sheridan star as cancer sufferer Lisa Lynch, while Paul – who was caught on film allegedly ‘smoking a crack pipe’ in September last year – played her husband Pete.
The report adds that they bonded over the character, with the insider added: “It was very emotionally draining. Sheridan felt the pressure to do Lisa justice. Paul was there for her and they got to know each other properly.
“But they hadn’t been seeing each other long when Pete flew off the handle, and they had a fiery row. Sheridan left his flat and they never picked up where they left off.”
The co-stars reportedly had a fling during filming
It comes after news Sheridan will be taking a leave of absence after “a really difficult time”.
A statement was released on the Funny Girl, The Musical producers on Thursday read: “Sheridan Smith will be taking leave of absence from Funny Girl, due to stress and exhaustion”.
Sheridan’s understudy Natasha J Barnes will be replacing Sheridan in the role of Fanny Brice, as she has done for the last three performances that Sheridan missed this week.
Fans desperate to see the blonde actress in the role were given advice if they had concerns about her tickets.
“If you have any concerns about your booking for Funny Girl please contact your point of sale for more info on their exchange & refund policy,” a tweet from the Funny Girl Musical’s page read.
Sheridan Smith (Fanny Brice) during the curtain call
The statement continued: “The entire team at Funny Girl is thinking of Sheridan, and know she is getting the rest and support she needs during this very difficult and stressful time.
“We will all miss her enormously and send our love and best wishes – and we are looking forward to her return to the show in due course.”
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The star was due to perform as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl again last night, but was be replaced by her understudy – the third time she’s been forced to cancel in so many days.
A tweet from the Savoy Theatre said: “Due to the indisposition of Sheridan Smith, Fanny Brice will be played by Natasha J Barnes at today’s matinee & evening perfs of Funny Girl.”
An official statement regarding the immediate future performances of #FunnyGirl. pic.twitter.com/yMTEhMq5ro
— Funny Girl Musical (@FunnyGirl_UK) May 12, 2016
On Tuesday, a similar tweet was posted as she pulled out of the show, but Sheridan is yet to personally comment.
Due to the indisposition of Sheridan Smith, Fanny Brice will be played by Natasha J Barnes at today’s matinee & evening perfs of Funny Girl
— Savoy Theatre (@SavoyTheatreLdn) May 11, 2016
Sheridan Smith in ‘Funny Girl’
Producers of the play have since confirmed she was having a hard time in a statement to The Sun , offering support to the actress.
The statement said: “We fully support Sheridan during this really difficult time and are encouraging her to take as much time off as she needs.
“We are doing everything possible to see that she gets appropriate care and support.”
Sheridan Smith cancels again
Sheridan blasted critics on Twitter after Sunday evening’s Bafta TV awards and has not appeared on stage since.
She wrote: “When will u stop bullying? I had the best night in memory of my girl @LisaLynch.”
She was nominated for best leading actress for her role in The C Word as the late Lisa Lynch, but lost out to Suranne Jones.
Bafta host Graham Norton’s opening monologue appeared to contain a joke at Smith’s expense, when he quipped: “We’re all excited for a couple of drinks tonight. Or, as it’s known in theatrical circles, a few glasses of ‘technical difficulties’.”
This came less than two weeks after a performance was cancelled half way through, which producers said was down to “technical difficulties”.
Smith had earlier denied speculative reports in the press that the performance of Funny Girl had to be stopped early because she had been drinking.
A spokesman for Smith has said that the allegations were “categorically not true”.
The actress also responded on Twitter to a story alleging that she had been a sore loser at the Baftas, writing: “Why watch me & not the show????? Weird.”
Sheridan Smith at the House of Fraser BAFTA TV Awards 2016
Apparently referring to the fact that she has felt unable to perform, Smith then tweeted: “Well done press! U let down me, the cast & everyone who spent money to see me.
“I apologise Profusely! Sorry! Sorry I’m not strong enough.”
She added: “I love you who have my back, beyond belief. Sorry x”
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Sheridan Smith and Paul Nicholls "had secret fling filming The C-Word" after bonding over emotional script
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