STRICTLY co-stars Maisie Smith and Max George kissed and cuddled on a packed jet taking them on a romantic vacation.
Their secret romance emerged as EastEnders’ Maisie, 21, and Wished singer Max, 33, flew to Crete. An onlooker mentioned: “They had been throughout one another.”
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Max has informed mates that he’s severely smitten with Maisie.
The pair had been seen “throughout one another” on a packed Jet2 finances vacation flight to Crete.
Their secret romance emerged after the couple grew more and more shut on the Strictly dwell excursions. It additionally comes after Max break up for a second time from Ryan Giggs’ ex-wife Stacey, which we revealed final week.
A supply mentioned of the loved-up couple, who we perceive have additionally just lately been on vacation to Portugal collectively: “This isn’t a flash within the pan.
“Max has informed folks that he’s falling in love with Maisie.”
The couple are apparently attempting to maintain their love below wraps however eagle-eyed holidaymakers noticed them “snogging” as they jetted off to the Greek island of Crete final Sunday.
One passenger mentioned: “They regarded like a really loved-up couple — they had been throughout one another for your complete four-hour flight.
“Snogging and laughing like every new couple.”
Max, 33, wore a hat to cover his trademark shaved head whereas Maisie, 21, sported darkish sun shades as they tried to go unrecognised on the Jet2 finances flight from Manchester Airport.
As they settled into their front-row seats, the disguised celebrities had been seen cuddling quickly after take-off simply earlier than 3pm.
The passenger mentioned: “We recognised Maisie at first. They had been each sporting sun shades even on the aircraft and Max was additionally sporting a pink bucket hat, so it regarded like they had been attempting to be a bit incognito.
“They’re positively an merchandise. My spouse mentioned it was a bit excessive at one stage.
“They had been smooching, holding palms and kissing.”
Max and Maisie, who has performed Tiffany Butcher in Albert Sq. since she was six, broke off from their romantic clinches at one stage to tuck right into a bag of Haribo.
In addition they donned neck helps whereas ingesting espresso.
Because the aircraft got here in to land, it appeared that their efforts to maintain a low profile had labored.
The passenger who did spot them mentioned: “It paid off as a result of I don’t assume anybody however my spouse and I recognised them.” After touching down at Heraklion simply after 9pm native time, Max carried each their luggage because the couple made their manner by way of arrivals.
Their cloak-and-dagger break got here after we revealed on Saturday that Max and his girlfriend Stacey Giggs, 43, had damaged up for a second time.
‘FEARFUL OF THE STRICTLY CURSE’
The couple, who acquired collectively in 2018, briefly break up in March however acquired again collectively. Stacey additionally supported Max on the funeral of his tragic Wished bandmate Tom Parker the next month.
However buddies informed final weekend how the pair parted for good in June.
A supply mentioned: “This will probably be a bitter tablet for Stacey to swallow.
“Max and Stacey had been collectively for years and to see him transfer on so shortly with one other girl will break her coronary heart. She was at all times afraid of the Strictly curse and now it’s struck – it’s like every part she feared has come true.
“Maisie and Max say they began courting solely after he and Stacey broke up in June. They’ve informed their mates, ‘It’s love.’”
Max, whose hits with The Wished embody All Time Low, was kicked off 2020’s Strictly after shedding to Maisie in a dance-off. She went on to complete as runner-up.
However they grew to become shut on the Strictly Dwell tour which began in January this yr. Maisie was a last-minute alternative for TV presenter AJ Odudu, 34, who had injured her ankle.
They then went on to seem collectively in a 35-date dwell tour — Strictly Presents: Keeeep Dancing — throughout June and July
A supply mentioned: “Maisie and Max knew one another on Strictly again in 2020 however they had been each so busy on the present they by no means acquired to know each other correctly.
“However on the Strictly dwell tour initially of the yr they grew to become good mates.
‘IT GOT SERIOUS PRETTY QUICKLY’
“They spent loads of their time collectively and would at all times be seen joking round within the dressing rooms and after the exhibits.
“Max was despatched dwelling from Strictly following a dance-off with Maisie on the right present in order that additionally grew to become a operating joke between them.
“Their shut friendship then grew stronger on the second Strictly tour this summer season.”
Earlier than their Crete getaway this week, The Solar understands that she and Max had additionally been absorbing the Portuguese solar with some Strictly buddies.
Maisie posed on her resort balcony in a black thong whereas on the Algarve and shared the outcomes along with her followers on Instagram.
The supply added: “Maisie and Max mentioned that they acquired collectively when his relationship with Stacey was over.
“It acquired critical fairly shortly. Max joined Maisie on a vacation in Portugal with two of their mates from the dwell excursions.
“Maisie and Max each shared photos however didn’t present publicly they had been there collectively.
“They deliberate a brand new journey to Crete the place they flew to from Manchester.”
The supply went on: “Maisie and Max are performing like love-struck youngsters. Their shut family and friends have recognized they’re collectively for some time and are happy for them.”
Tony: I’m Gunner be a star on Strictly
By Fay Leyfield
FOOTBALL legend Tony Adams is the most recent identify confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.
The previous Arsenal skipper, 55, will probably be swapping balls for the ballroom as he battles it out for an additional trophy.
He mentioned: “To say I’m excited is an understatement. I’m completely thrilled to be giving it my all on this yr’s twentieth sequence of Strictly.
“I can’t wait to fulfill my companion — God assist her — and begin dancing.”
England star Tony spent his 19-year enjoying profession with Arsenal.
He was recognized for his no-nonsense strategy to defending — however not for his class.
Tony famously hoisted up team-mate Steve Morrow to have a good time his successful objective within the 1993 League Cup last, then dropped him — badly breaking his arm.
Tony went on to be a profitable supervisor for golf equipment together with Wycombe and Portsmouth.
The dad of 5, who overcame a battle with the booze, is married to his second spouse, Poppy Instructor.
Becoming a member of Tony on this yr’s present is CBBC star Molly Rainford, 21.
She discovered fame aged 11 when she was the youngest ever finalist of Britain’s Obtained Expertise.
Molly mentioned: “I’m so excited. I’ve watched the present for years and may’t wait to fulfill the professionals and the others collaborating. I can’t wait to study the strikes!”
Different Glitterball hopefuls embody Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton, Bros star Matt Goss, Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds and Corrie actors Will Mellor and Kym Marsh.
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