ACTRESS and singer Sheridan Smith made male chauvinism accusations after a back-stage bust-up on The Jonathan Ross Show.
Insiders said Sheridan, 40, went into meltdown behind the scenes of the ITV chat show.
She was on last night with Christmas song partner Gary Barlow, Grand Tour star and Sun columnist Jeremy Clarkson, actors Stephen Merchant and Riz Ahmed, plus music legend Sting.
A source said: “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.”
A spokesman for Jonathan Ross told The Sun: “Sheridan seemed to have a great time on the show but appeared to become upset afterwards.
“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.”
An ITV spokesperson added: “When booking the show, we are always keen to ensure we are diverse and inclusive to all. We treat our guests with courtesy and respect at all times.”
Bafta winner Sheridan appeared with Gary to plug their song How Christmas Is Supposed To Be.
She seemed in good spirits and he spoke highly of working with her.
She heaped praise on him and said he was her favourite in Take That.
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