will join the in her West End debut.
singer, 34, is stepping in to play the character of Lauren in the supernatural thriller from August until the end of the run on September 17, after from the production due to illness.
actress Sophia, 41, said: ‘I am truly gutted that my time in 2:22 A Ghost Story has come to an unexpected and early end.
‘I came down with a virus in June and have not been able to bring my body back to a baseline.
‘After weeks of being intermittently pulled off stage, visiting multiple doctors and spending a night in the emergency room, I’ve been advised by expert healthcare specialists that I needed to end my time on stage and be under the care of my doctors at home in the US.
‘I owe a debt of gratitude to my incredible castmates and to every member of our extraordinary company, who became fast family.
‘It means the world to me that so many fans travelled to to see the show.
‘If you’re booked for future nights, please still go and support my brilliant co-stars. They will blow you away. And I know that Frankie Bridge will be astounding as she makes Lauren her own through the rest of this run.’
star Frankie revealed on her Instagram: ‘I’m joining the cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story playing the role of Lauren.
‘It’s a total dream come true! I’ve loved the show since I first saw it.
‘It’s an honour to be making my West End debut on such a clever, suspense-filled production and I couldn’t be more excited to join @jaimewinstone @cliffordsamuel @rickychamp2 @222aghoststory who have already made me feel like a part of the family!’
She was showered in support from friends and fans alike, with co-panellist writing: ‘I can’t believe you’re doing this!! I’m bursting with excitement!!!!’
Podcast host Giovanna Fletcher added: ‘I can’t believe you’re doing this!! I’m bursting with excitement!!!!’
‘Go Frankie!!! You’ll be amazing!!’ Pixie Lott said.
Mum-of-two Frankie, who is married to footballer Wayne Bridge, follows in the footsteps ofand Cheryl, both of whom have previously starred in the West End Show as Jenny, currently played by Jaime.
