Strictly star Maisie Smith’s dance partner Gorka Marquez is being kept on his toes – by her mum. Julia has been texting him for updates on her daughter.
The EastEnders star, 19, has been putting in the hours after landing in the bottom two twice. Maisie said her mum had been “non-stop messaging”, adding: “If I don’t reply within five minutes she messages Gorka.” The pro said that Julia “was so proud of her and she just wanted to see her smile again.
It was very sweet”. Maisie also said her Strictly fame is at a “different level” from playing Tiffany in the BBC One soap. The star recently hit headlines as she admitted there had been an "instant connection" with Strictly co-star HRVY.
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