Sheridan Smith 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.
Speaking about her breakup, a source told the publication: ‘Sheridan decided to end things with Dave a few weeks ago after their romance fizzled out.
‘Thankfully her stage show has kept her busy and there is no bad blood after they ended on good terms.’
Sheridan Smith has reportedly split from her boxer boyfriend after six months together
The actress, 42, is currently starring in West End show Opening Night, however it was announced earlier this month that the show will finish two months early due to poor reviews
And the former Gavin and Stacey star is already ready to move on and has reportedly signed up to A-lister dating app Raya.
The star’s profile features DJ Khaled as her theme tune as well as Rihanna’s hit Wild Thoughts. While she also lists Soho House and Chiltern Firehouse as her favourite hangouts.
Sheridan split from former insurance broker Jamie in July 2021 following a three-year romance, with whom she shares son Billy, three.
The couple met on the dating app Tinder in 2018 and got engaged just three months later.
Last October Sheridan looked loved up as she shared snaps cosying up to her new flame Dave during a romantic getaway together.
However it seems it wasn’t to be and MailOnline have contacted Sheridan’s representatives for comment.
Meanwhile Sheridan was seen once again performing her West End show in the streets of London on Saturday night after it was announced the show would be finishing early.
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.
Sheridan 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 (pictured in October)
Sheridan was seen once again performing her West End show in the streets of London on Saturday night despite audience members walking out midway through and blasting it as ‘boring’, resulting in its run being shortened by two months
The former Gavin and Stacey star is already ready to move on and has reportedly signed up to A-lister dating app Raya
The show will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday May 18, two months earlier than originally planned on July 27 – as producers blamed a ‘challenging financial landscape’ for the shock decision.
Announcing the news earlier this month, the production team said that the play ‘may not have had the life we had hoped for’.
Sheridan recently implored people to come and see the show after it was slammed by theatregoers who claimed it was ‘boring’ and walked out half way through.
However, it seems her plea wasn’t enough to mobilise audiences for the poorly reviewed play – directed by Ivo Van Hove and with music by Rufus Wainwright – which producers have now admitted was ‘always a risk’.
Sheridan was seen smiling, dressed down in a sweater and jogging bottoms, as she came away from the theatre after last night’s performance.
She was given moral support by her friend Charley Webb who had attended the show, as well as words of wisdom and encouragement from fans who had gathered at the stage door.
Charley popped to a nearby shop to buy cigarettes and biscuits before the pair set off in the same car.
Sheridan split from former insurance broker Jamie in July 2021 following a three-year romance, with whom she shares son Billy, three
The couple met on the dating app Tinder in 2018 and got engaged just three months later (both pictured in 2020)
Announcing the news earlier this month, the production team said that the play ‘may not have had the life we had hoped for’
Announcing the early end of the run today, producers Wessex Grove said: ‘It is an honour to produce this beautiful new musical in the West End, and everyone at Wessex Grove is proud to have delivered the artistic vision of Ivo Van Hove and Rufus Wainwright and their incredible team, led by the exquisite Sheridan Smith.
‘In a challenging financial landscape, Opening Night was always a risk and, while the production may not have had the life we had hoped for, we feel immensely proud of the risk we took and of this extraordinary production.
‘Our world class cast delivers a brilliant show night after night, and there are still five weeks left to see Sheridan Smith in the role of a lifetime. What is sure-fire and safe has its place.
‘But Wessex Grove exists to produce great artists in the West End and to provide the space for original, artist-led productions in the commercial sector, productions exactly like Opening Night. We’re grateful for all of the support everyone has given us as we made this show, and look forward to celebrating the rest of the run.’
It comes just days after the musical was hit by another issue when Sheridan was ‘banned’ from leaving the theatre due to a nearby crime scene.
The show is performed in a venue situated between two pubs in London’s West End, naturally attracting rowdy drinkers.
During the show, Sheridan’s character goes out onto the street to perform a scene while the audience watch from a screen inside – which has been surprising and sometimes fooling passers-by outdoors.
Opening Night will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday May 18, two months earlier than originally planned on July 27
Myrtle is filmed slumped outside the stage door, however her regular routine was interrupted by a police incident nearby.
She told The Chris Evans Breakfast show on Virgin Radio: ‘Security wouldn’t let me go out too far the other night because someone was being arrested and restrained.
‘I was like, “It’s fine, it doesn’t matter and they were like, “No, no you can’t go too far over that way”. So I had to start the scene a bit closer to the stage door.’
Sheridan also revealed that the location of the theatre can cause issues, as drunk revellers sometimes come and try and help her up.
She said: ‘It’s right between two pubs, so people are all outside hammered and they want to come and try and help me.’
Director Ivo has today defended the play, describing leading lady Sheridan as ‘brave’ for accepting the complex role in the production.
He said: ‘I had the most wonderful and inspiring time making Opening Night thanks to the talent and commitment of our incredible cast and production team.
‘They were led by the exceptional Sheridan Smith, who had the bravery to play such a complex role in the West End. I try to be fearless and sincere in everything I make.
