Sheridan Smith reveals heartwarming baby name tribute to her late father
She's expecting her first child with fiancé Jamie Horn
Sheridan Smith has opened up about the name she's thinking about choosing for her first baby. She's currently expecting a boy with her fiancé Jamie Horn, having announced the news back in October 2019, after pregnancy rumours began swirling following her performance on a cruise ship.
The 38-year-old, who is due in May, has spoken to the Mirror about a name she's considering for her baby - and the heartbreaking reason behind it.
Sheridan, who lost her father in December 2016 after a battle with cancer, said, "I think all the names we’ve got so far have been pretty traditional. We thought about naming him after my dad, but my dad’s called Colin, which is a bit... As much as we miss him and love him, Storm, River, Colin... you never know."
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Sheridan gushed over her fiancé, calling him the "best" and adding, "I’ve had a bit of morning sickness in the beginning, but I’ve been quite lucky. Honestly, he has been looking after me – he’s the best.
"He does everything while I’m just sat at home with the dogs and baking a baby – I’ve got an easy life. I’m due in May," adding that she's hoping to go straight back to work. As soon as I knew I was pregnant, I did take a while off, but whenever the baby arrives, I will be going back to work. I know I will. I’m jumping at that bit already.
"I went to the theatre the other night and he did not stop kicking – he loves musicals. I’m assuming he’s going to be a dancer or else he Jamie wants him to be a footballer."
Congratulations!