Max George asks how Maisie Smith 'can be that pretty' as he gushes over new love

Max George has clapped back at a review of girlfriend Maisie Smith in her new show. The former EastEnders actress is starring opposite former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton in a new musical adaptation of Strictly Ballroom.

Max George and Maisie Smith put on a united display as they turned up to an event in matching outfits. The loved-up couple, who toured the country together with Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year, glammed up for the Hello! Inspiration Awards in London on Tuesday (October 4).

Maisie Smith is currently starring as Fran in a reimagining of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom in a nationwide tour, and on Tuesday the cast celebrated its Gala night.MORE: Loved-up Maisie Smith and Max George make first public appearance at HELLO!'s Inspiration AwardsTaking to Instagram, the former Strictly Come Dancing star shared several photos of her on stage showing off her dancing alongside Kevin Clifton, who plays protagonist Scott Hastings – and friends and fans went wild.WATCH: Kevin Clifton and Maisie Smith are starring in a new musicalOne of the first to comment was her new boyfriend, The Wanted's Max George, who praised her performance and revealed the adorable nickname he has for Maisie.LOOK: Frankie Bridge, Rochelle Humes and Carol Vorderman exude glamour at the HELLO! Inspiration AwardsMORE: Strictly lovebirds Maisie Smith and Max George makes their relationship Instagram official"You're incredible princess," he wrote.A post shared by Maisie Louise Collender Smith (@maisiesmithofficial)Maisie shared photos from gala nightMaisie also received the support of her former Strictly colleagues, such as Jowita Przystal, who wrote: "You were amazing !!!! go Chicken !!!!!Nancy Chui added: "GIRLLLLL" alongside several fire emojis.Maisie, who appeared alongside Max at HELLO!'s Inspiration Awards just hours before the Gala show, previously spoke of her new role, revealing it "the best thing" she's ever done.The 21-year-old appeared alongside Kevin on Good Morning Britain this week and was asked if the show was the best thing she's ever done. "It absolutely is!" replied Maisie.

Max George has shared a naked video of himself cuddled up with girlfriend Maisie Smith after his ex warned the actress about The Wanted star. The couple first went Instagram official with their relationship earlier this month, after Eastenders star Maisie, 21 and her singer beau Max, 34 confirmed their relationship after weeks of speculation. In a clip shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Maisie could be seen kissing Max as she wrapped her arms around him in bed, with the couple covered by a duvet.

Carrie Baker has issued a warning to former EastEnders star Maisie Smith, who’s dating her ex Max George. The pair have started dating in recent weeks, and have since shared a series of gushy posts about one another on social media. Things appear to be going well between Maisie, 21, and Max, 34 – who met on Strictly Come Dancing – but Carrie thinks it won’t last for long as a “leopard does not change its spots”.

Max George has signed up for ‘Scared of the Dark’. The 34-year-old singer - who recently went Instagram official with former ‘EastEnders’ star Maisie Smith, 21 - has joined the lineup of the new Channel 4 programme alongside former ‘Gogglebox’ star Scarlett Moffatt, 31.

Max George snapped a video of himself as he supported his “unreal” girlfriend Maisie Smith while she performed in Portsmouth. The Wanted frontman sat in the audience of the King's Theatre as he waited for his girlfriend Maisie to take the stage in Strictly Ballroom The Musical on Tuesday night. The former EastEnders actress met Max, 34, while they were both performing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020.

Maisie Smith has shared a sweet tribute to new boyfriend Max George, with the pair both sharing it to their Instagram stories. The pop star and member of popular boyband The Wanted, 34, and the ex-EastEnders actress, 21, went public about their relationship last month. Since then the pair have clearly had no qualms about publicly flaunting their relationship, with Maisie wearing a sweatshirt featuring her beau’s name.

Maisie Smith and Max George stopped to take a selfie as the smitten couple went food shopping together.The new couple have been showing off their love since going public with their romance in August.The couple initially met in 2020 when they were both taking part in BBC's hit show – Strictly Come Dancing. EastEnders star Maisie, 21, uploaded a cute photo of the pair on Instagram, showing her 34 year old boyfriend cuddling up to her as they used a self-service checkout.