Daisy May Cooper surprises fans as BBC comedy star reveals her ‘real name' in throwback snap
Daisy is currently engaged to her soon-to-be second husband
what's my name? Daisy May Cooper surprises fans as BBC comedy star reveals her 'real name' in throwback snap
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THIS Country actress Daisy May Cooper has surprised fans after revealing her "real name" in a throwback snap.
The comedy star has always been known by the surname Cooper since her rise to stardom but in a throwback Instagram post, she has revealed that she isn't actually legally Cooper.
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Daisy May Cooper has revealed her secret 'real name'
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Daisy May and current fiance Anthony (left of Daisy)
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Her name could be seen in this throwback snap
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Instead, Daisy May's surname is Weston.
This is the surname of her ex-husband, Will Weston, whom she wed in 2019.
Despite the pair splitting in 2021, she appears to have legally retained his last name.
The throwback snap in question was about the day that Daisy gave birth to her third child last year with new partner, Anthony Huggins.
The snap was of Daisy's hospital visit to give birth to her son Benji in which her full name - Daisy May Weston - could be seen written on the board behind her.
The Sun exclusively revealed earlier this year that Daisy and Anthony were secretly engaged.
Despite retaining her ex-hubby's last name, it seems that Daisy is ready to move on and acquire a new one.
The couple first met on dating app Hinge.
A source said in February of this year: "Daisy and Anthony are madly in love with each other and are a success story for dating apps.
"Their relationship has gone from strength to strength and already have a baby boy together.
Emotional Daisy May Cooper breaks down in floods of tears live on Loose Women
"It felt the natural step for them both, and their friends and family are made up for them."
Best BBC comedies
A BBC boss called on the industry to "save our sitcoms", but the corporation has a history of fantastic shows.
We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen.
Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) - Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel.
Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) - The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters', in particular their brazen attempts to get rich.
Blackadder (1983 - 1989) - Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time
Absolutely Fabulous (1992 - 2012) - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay 'hip'. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on.
Little Britain (2003 - 2006) - The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy!
The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) - A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line 'Am I bovvered?'. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous 'Nan', Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie.
Gavin and Stacey (2007 - Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade.
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Daisy with first husband Will on their wedding day in 2019
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Daisy has become a comedy legend
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