Sheridan Smith reportedly had a backstage meltdown and threatened to sack her team in a shock row about misogyny amid her appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show.
The entertainer, 40, recently filmed and performed on the ITV chat show alongside Christmas duet partner Gary Barlow, and fellow guests Jeremy Clarkson, Riz Ahmed and Sting - with the episode set to air on Saturday.
But reports suggest that despite seeming in good spirits on camera, the star exploded backstage and made accusations of male chauvinism, with Sheridan said to be livid at her team.
Drama: Sheridan Smith reportedly had a backstage meltdown and threatened to sack her team in a shock row about misogyny amid her appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show
A source told The Sun: 'Sheridan was absolutely furious when filming on Jonathan Ross had ended.
'She claimed the atmosphere was chauvinistic and there was an air of misogyny. She also claimed that she felt she had not been treated with kindness.
'Sheridan was seen shouting at the team who had come with her and said she was sacking them at one point. It was clear Sheridan was upset with her team backstage after filming.'
While a spokesperson for Jonathan Ross told the publication: 'Sheridan seemed to have a great time on the show but appeared to become upset afterwards.
Host: The entertainer, 40, recently filmed and performed on the ITV chat show alongside Christmas duet partner Gary Barlow, and fellow guests Jeremy Clarkson, Riz Ahmed and Sting - with the episode set to air on Saturday
'Jonathan asked her if she was okay and she said, "Don’t worry, it’s not you." So Jonathan assumed it was a personal matter between Sheridan and the group of people she’d come with.
'We will investigate immediately. I hope Sheridan knows we would never take a claim of this kind lightly.'
