Strictly Come Dancing, Maisie Smith has made the decision to leave her role as Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders, according to reports.
Maisie, who has portrayed the role for 13 years on and off, reportedly wants to widen her career and attempt to crack the film industry.
A source close to the actress told Mail Online, "Maisie is hugely ambitious and wants to test herself away from soaps. "Starring in movies is a personal goal and seeing how well Ben and Himesh have done, it’s given her hope she could be the next box office star from EastEnders.
The only stumbling block is whether COVID-19 and the knock-on effect of the pandemic will dilute the pool of acting opportunities. "If it remains bleak, the sensible move might be staying put for.
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