After finding herself in the Strictly dance-off two weeks running, it’s fair to say Maisie Smith’s confidence has taken a bit of a knock.
Some viewers have said they can’t warm to her, calling her “cocky” and “arrogant”. But the EastEnders star said her appearance is down to nerves and has appealed for more understanding.
Despite her success on TV – Maisie has played Tiffany Butcher in the BBC soap since she was six – she has revealed she is actually very shy.
Maisie said: “People forget I am a 19-year-old girl. I’d ask people maybe not to judge my character on certain faces I pull when I’m dancing and maybe don’t be too quick to guess who someone is. “I’m not confident in myself at all and I’m trying to be more confident, let’s not
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