Sheridan Smith was guided by Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh through one of the toughest times of her life.
Late singer Darius, 41, who was tragically found dead in his home in Minnesota on August 11, starred alongside Gavin & Stacey actress in West End production Funny Girl in 2016.
During a 2017 Loose Women interview, Darius opened up about his close relationship with Sheridan as he gushed over her incredible acting talents, calling the actress 'one of her best mates'.