Sheridan Smith quits Starstruck
Sheridan Smith has quit 'Starstruck' after just one series.
The 'Four Lives' actress was on the judging panel for the talent show - a revamped version of 'Stars in their Eyes' which saw hopefuls impersonate various music icons - alongside comedian Jason Manford and singers Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight but she's unable to sign up for any further episodes because of her commitments to filming a new acting project.
An ITV spokesperson told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “We would have loved Sheridan to have returned to the show, but she has sadly had to decline due to scheduling conflicts with a new acting project.
“The team loved working with her.
"She was a fantastic judge and provided some invaluable feedback to the contestants.
“We wish her all the best.”
It may not come as a surprise that the 'Pooch Perfect' host has quit the programme because she previously admitted she wanted to shift her focus back to acting after COVID-19 restrictions were eased.
She said: "Acting will always be my passion. I did some presenting for a while and I was really grateful for those jobs because I did love them – especially ‘Pooch Perfect’ as I’m a mad dog lover.
“But I found the presenting quite nerve-wracking and I think I’ll probably do less of it now that we’re out of lockdown."
In May 2020, the 'Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps' star labelled the BBC One doggie grooming show as her “dream job” and said it was “a match made in heaven”.
She said: "To combine my love of dogs with a brand new job presenting for the BBC was a match made in heaven! Everyone who knows me will understand that animals, and especially dogs are very special to me.
"I live at home with six dogs, so presenting a show dedicated to our four-legged best friends didn't take much consideration! I'm used to being on set with lots of actors, this time I can't wait to hang out all day with dozens of dogs. It is literally my dream job!"