Sheridan Smith appears publicly with a new look featuring bright red hair as she reunites with her close friend Charley Webb, according to reports published online on Sunday.

The articles describe the reunion as a response to a period of uncertainty between the two, suggesting a “mystery fallout” in their friendship. Both outlets frame their bond as “intense,” but they do not provide further verifiable details in the text provided about what caused the reported strain or how it was resolved.

Overall, the outlets agree on the key points of a visible change in Smith’s appearance and the fact of the reunion with Webb. The reporting differs mainly in phrasing around the nature of their friendship and the suggestion of an undisclosed dispute; however, no additional confirmed information is included in the supplied excerpts.