Strictly’s Maisie Smith soldiers on as she arrives at rehearsals one day after narrowly avoiding the chop in shock dance-off
She and her pro partner Gorka Marquez narrowly avoided being booted off Strictly Come Dancing over the weekend after a shock dance-off against Max George.
But Maisie Smith soldiered on on Monday, turning up for another week’s rehearsals ahead of Saturday’s live show.
The EastEnders star, 19, looked a little sheepish as she strolled into the building in her gym gear.
Close call: Maisie Smith soldiered on as she turned up at Strictly rehearsals looking a little downtrodden on Monday
Wearing a spotted mask, the soap actress waved briefly before disappearing inside.
She donned a black jacket over a matching sports top, salmon leggings and trainers.
Maisie tied her russet-hued mane back from her features, ready to get to work.
Gorka, 30, was spotted soon after, also looking a little downtrodden himself.
Near miss: She and her pro partner Gorka Marquez narrowly avoided being booted off Strictly Come Dancing over the weekend
Hop to it: Maisie, 19, looked a little sheepish as she strolled into the building in her gym gear
Gym look: Wearing a spotted mask, she waved briefly before disappearing inside. She donned a black jacket over a matching sports top, salmon leggings and trainers
Les mis: Gorka, 30, was spotted soon after, also looking a little downtrodden himself. He gave a paltry thumbs up as he strolled inside, clutching a takeout coffee
The ballroom pro wore a purple hoodie, which he wore to cover his head, adding a black mask and khaki pants to the ensemble.
He gave a paltry thumbs up as he strolled inside, clutching a takeout coffee.
Also spotted was Bill Bailey and his pro partner Oti Mabuse, who enjoyed a successful week on the series.
Maisie and Gorka won against Max George and Dianne Buswell, who were eliminated in the dance-off on Sunday evening’s show.
Dressed down: The ballroom pro wore a purple hoodie, which he wore to cover his head, adding a black mask and khaki pants to the ensemble
Fuming: He did not look in the best of spirits ahead of the day’s work
Ready to go: She tied her russet-hued mane back from her features, ready to get to work
That was close: Maisie and Gorka won against Max George and Dianne Buswell, who were eliminated in the dance-off on Sunday evening’s show
A slump in the scores: Maisie earned 24 points out of 40 for her Cha Cha
Maisie earned 24 points out of 40 for her Cha Cha to Girls Just Want To Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper with dance partner Gorka.
She had to dance off against Max, who was ultimately sent home.
The EastEnders actress has also been accused of breaking social distancing rules backstage.
Also spotted: Bill Bailey and his pro partner Oti Mabuse also arrived for practice
Pleased as punch: Bill enjoyed a successful week on the series
Lady in red: Oti wore a burnt orange winter coat and red jazzy trainers
There have been claims that BBC executives have banned contestants and dancers from partying after a series of COVID-19-related scares.
Contestants are said to have been told they are to take part in the series and nothing else after Maisie and her rumoured boyfriend HRVY, 21, were pictured breaking the show’s rules during filming for It Takes Two, getting a little too close for comfort.
According to The Sun, bosses are keeping an eye on the pair, fearing a romance could form and put social distancing rules at risk, after Katya Jones and Nicola Adams have already been forced to pull out of the show.
Working it: They duo danced to Girls Just Want To Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper on Saturday
Uh oh: The thespian was recently reported to have broken social distancing rules with fellow contestant HRVY [pictured with Janette Manrara] amid claims of a blossoming romance
A source said: ‘There is disappointment with HRVY and Maisie after their partying was exposed last week.
‘Contestants, cast and crew have always had a few drinks after the show to let off steam. But bosses have slapped a party ban on the youngsters and reminded them they are there for the show and nothing else.
‘Some older crew members have commented that they’re turning the show into Ibiza Weekender.’
Strict: Participants have been told they are to take part in the series and nothing else after Katya Jones [pictured with Nicola Adams] caught COVID-19 and had to leave the show
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