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Sheridan Smith finally reveals name choice for her baby boy months after giving birth

Sheridan Smith has revealed the name of her baby boy two months after she gave birth.

The Cilla actress became a mum in May after welcoming a baby boy with her fiancé Jamie Horn during lockdown.

Sheridan who met former insurance broker Jamie on dating app Tinder at the start of 2018, announced her pregnancy in November last year.

After publicly announcing the news, the 39-year-old opted to keep quiet on the details but has now let slip her son's name in a very adorable reveal, the Mirror Online reports.

Taking to Instagram, Sheridan shared a photo of a personalised cake bearing the name 'Billy' in icing.

The delicious looking sponge cake announcing her son's name was carefully decorated with a baby snoozing in a cot alongside iced hearts and clouds.

She wrote: "Beautiful cake yesterday made for the little man by lovely Cat and @britruevis at @truevisiontv headquarters."

She then teased her next TV project as she added: “We finished our documentary for @itv, can’t wait for you guys to see it!

"Been an emotional rollercoaster but worth every second! #becomingmum.”

Sheridan was last seen starring with her baby bump in ITV series Isolation stories, which was the first TV drama to be made during lockdown.

But since May Sheridan has been taking time off to be with her baby boy and settle into her new role as a first time mum.

The actress will be filming in accordance with lockdown guidance. (Isolation Stories/ITV)

Her Instagram followers were very impressed with her classic name choice and shared their feelings in the comments.

"I have a Billy. great choice. Congratulations," said one.

"Aww I’ve been wondering how you all were but didn’t want to intrude with questions. Glad you’re all OK. We have & had lots of Billy’s in our family & every single one has been the loveliest of souls. I’m sure your Billy will be just as wonderful," added another.

"Absolutely beautiful," another told the actress.

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Sheridan previously said being a mum had left her 'overwhelmed with love.'

As she shared the first photograph of her baby boy - an adorable shot of him clutching her fingers - she wrote: "Our little man has arrived! We are both completely overwhelmed with love."

Billy is the first baby for Sheridan and future husband Jamie, who she met on dating app Tinder.

Sheridan went public with their romance back in 2018 during her set at the Royal Albert Hall.

On stage she told fans: "It’s actually my boyfriend’s favourite.

"Whoops, did I let that slip? Yes, I’ve got a boyfriend. Don’t act so bloody surprised.”

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