Strictly's Maisie Smith unveils glam transformation before final EastEnders exit

A MUCH-LOVED EastEnders star has proved a loyal fan of Comic Relief since the tender age of nine. The actress, now 20, revealed a throwback snap showing them donning the charity event's signature red nose and a corkscrew-curl red wig.

EastEnders’ actor Zack Morris has broken his silence on his BBC soap exit, as he said an emotional goodbye to his Albert Square alter-ego Keegan Butcher Baker. Soap fans watched in tears as Keegan reunited with his estranged wife Tiffany Butcher Baker (Maisie Smith) and declared that he was moving to Germany to be with her for good.Taking to Instagram after the emotional scenes aired, the 23 year old star penned an emotional tribute to his character and co-stars.

EASTENDERS star Zack Morris fought back tears as he bid an emotional farewell to the soap. It comes after his character Keegan Baker quit Walford with wife Tiffany, played by Maisie Smith, last night. In an emotional interview which the BBC captioned "grab a box of tissues" he called his time on the show the "best years of my life".

EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith is flogging customised videos to fans following his dramatic exit from the show. The actor who portrayed the BBC soap's villain serial killer Gray Atkins is charging £40 for the videos.

EastEnders fans were left in tears on Thursday's episode as Maisie Smith returned as her character Tiffany Butcher for a "perfect ending" with Keegan Baker (Zack Morris).Tiffany made an emotional exit from Walford in December where she headed to Germany after she sent a letter to estranged husband Keegan, explaining that if he wanted to get back together to meet her at the station – but if he did not she enclosed divorce papers.The love letter was unfortunately intercepted by a meddling Liam Butcher, who didn't want his sister to get back with her husband, and he took the note out of the envelope and left the divorce papers inside.Tiffany made a return to Albert Square on Thursday's episode after learning that Keegan was struggling following the news that Gray Atkins had murdered his sister Chantelle. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Joe Garratt shot to fame on Love Island, having entered the villa in 2019 in the hope of finding love.The 24 year old's stint in the villa was short, but he did form a romantic connection with fellow Islander Lucie Donlan before he was dramatically dumped from the show. He and Lucie, 24, didn't last, and Joe has since gone on to enjoy romances with American model Desiree Schlotz and TOWIE star Frankie Sims. The reality TV star is now rumoured to be growing close to former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, 20, after crossing paths a few weeks ago.

EastEnders fans have been left devastated after Keegan Baker decided to leave Albert Square as his estranged wife Tiffany Butcher returned to support him.Keegan has been struggling to cope after it was revealed that Gray Atkins, his brother-in-law, murdered and abused his sister Chantelle Atkins .Desperate to prevent Keegan from spiraling further out of control, Whitney Dean made a call for help, and tonight's instalment of the soap saw Tiff return to Walford.Tiffany burst into the pub while Keegan and a host of other punters were being questioned by police over the torching of Keegan's van on yesterday's episode.She shocked viewers by telling police that Keegan couldn't have committed arson as he was with her last night, providing an alibi for Keegan and deterring the coppers from pursuing charges. Keegan was left stunned by her reappearance, after their marriage imploded last year thanks to his fling with Dotty Cotton.Fans took to Twitter to react to her return as Keegan gets set to leave Albert Square."TIFFANY OMGGG SHE'S BACK!! she just saved Keegan's bacon #Eastenders."A second gushed: "KEEGANS FACE WHEN HE SAW TIFF NO MY LOVES <\3 #EastEnders""I can’t believe i'm seeing Tiffany right now.

Maisie Smith amassed an army of devoted followers as feisty Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders and she bolstered her fan base even further when she showed off her sexy, sparkly side as a Strictly contestant in 2020.The actress has now become something of a sensation on Instagram, largely because she isn't shy when it comes to flaunting her killer body in steamy snaps on her grid.She now has a million followers on the platform, and regularly shares sexy snaps of herself working out or enjoying a night out with her co-stars.

EastEnders fans are convinced Whitney Dean will step up and adopt baby Jordan after Chelsea Atkins vowed to put him up for adoption.After discovering the truth about her evil husband Gray Atkins, a distraught Chelsea was seen hovering over Jordon’s crib as he lay in hospital.Earlier this week, fans saw Chelsea drop a bombshell on Whitney telling her she plans to put Jordon up for adoption to ensure no harm comes to him again.During the latest episode of the BBC One series, fans saw Whitney desperately try to convince Chelsea not to go through with it, pleading that she has plenty of love and help around her in Walford.Her passionate plight left viewers convinced Whitney could be planning to adopt Jordon herself.Fans took to Twitter to comment, sharing: “Whitney’s going to adopt Jordan isn’t she #EastEnders” A second agreed: “Why do I think Whitney's going to adopt Jordan?? #NeighbourhoodWatts #EastEnders”.While a third added: “Whitney adopt him pls #EastEnders”Walford residents are still reeling from the news about Gray's arrest and the truth about Chantelle Atkins, Tina Carter and Kush Kazemi being murdered.

EASTENDERS star Maisie Smith is growing close to Love Island star Joe Garratt after quitting the soap. The actress and reality star met a few weeks ago and have been talking ever since, reveals a source.

After last week's intense drama as Gray Atkins was finally uncovered as a murderer, EastEnders fans have been tuning in this week to see the aftermath of the horror on the square. The smart lawyer has deceived his family and neighbours for more than a year after his long-suffering wife Chantelle lost her life in harrowing scenes when Gray violently pushed her onto an upturned knife in an open dishwasher before leaving her to die.

EastEnders ” A second agreed: “That BBC announcer missed last week, didn’t she? #EastEnders” "Not the BBC announcer announcing the wrong episode," a third person posted.While a fourth fan said: "Is the BBC announcer ok? Gray has been exposed already love."Fans saw Chelsea Fox drop a bombshell on yesterday’s episode following Gray’s arrest last week after she revealed she plans on putting baby Jordon up for adoption when he gets out of the hospital. The serial killer was finally caught out after Chelsea was able to record him confessing to murdering his late wife Chantelle Atkins.

Maisie Smith has reportedly landed a lucrative new television gig after quitting her longtime role on EastEnders last year. While the 20 year old isn't quite done with her soap days, as a first look for her return cameo has been released, it appears she has been exploring other on-screen opportunities. And according to The Sun Online, the actress will soon be starring alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay on the reboot of the show Friends Like These.The gameshow was initially hosted by best friends Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for two years on BBC before Ian Wright took over until 2003.

EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, who played Tiffany Butcher for 13 years, has reportedly landed a huge deal with ITV’s Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay.The 20-year-old actress left the BBC soap in December last year after playing Tiff ever since she was just six years old, but will return for one more episode as Zack Morris also prepares to leave the show.She also competed in Strictly Come Dancing back in 2020 and replaced AJ Odudu on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Tour.Since her ‘Enders days, Maisie has made a few television appearances but has allegedly landed herself a gig alongside presenting veterans Vernon and Alison.Friends Like This was originally presented by dynamic duo Ant and Dec and sees two teams compete against each other for a holiday prize.It has been reported that Maisie will take on the role of team captain.A source told The Sun Online: “Maisie has just filmed a pilot episode and it's unclear if it'll air but it's a great sign. She's landing these kinds of shows after Strictly and EastEnders.”It seems the Essex girl’s charm has rubbed off on her co-stars: "Everyone thought she was really great on the show.

MAISIE Smith has bagged a huge new TV job after quitting EastEnders. The 20-year-old star left the BBC soap after playing Tiffany Butcher for 13 years.

EASTENDERS fans first met the Fox family back in 2016 - and they have been firm favourites on the soap ever since. The all-female family originally followed Denise and her two daughters, Chelsea and Libby - but has continued to grow over the years.

EastEnders fans were first introduced to the Fox clan back in 2006.The all-female family consisted of single mum Denise and her two daughters Chelsea and Libby.Over the years, the trio have been joined by other family members.They've been at the centre of some of the BBC soap's most dramatic storylines and have become Walford icons.From murders, affairs, weddings and heartbreak, there isn't much the Fox girls haven't been through.Chelsea is currently dealing with the news that her new husband Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) has been arrested for the murders of Chantelle Atkins, Tina Carter and Kush Kazemi.While some of the Fox girls remain in Albert Square, Daily Star has taken a look into the lives of the stars who play the famous family members.Denise first arrived in Albert Square in 2006 and was introduced to viewers as single mother to Chelsea and Libby.She has gone on to marry three times over the past 16 years.Other storylines involving Denise include surviving a bus crash, losing her job, descending into poverty and a relationship with policeman Jack Branning (Scott Maslen).Actress Diane Parish previously married to IT specialist Sebastian Parish and the couple had two children together called Kaya and Kenya.She has since found romance in 2017 with the 'man of her dreams' Gerry Zucarello, and in 2020, the couple revealed that they were engaged after making the announcement on social media. Denise is Diane's second EastEnders role.

EastEnders viewers have finally witnessed the end of serial killer Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith).Fans of the BBC one soap were left on the edge of their seats on Thursday night (March 10) as the villain got his comeuppance following epic showdowns with multiple angry residents.Walford regulars have recently discovered that Gray murdered his wife Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer), Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadmi). In the dramatic episode, Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) tearfully wielded a baseball bat at her son-in-law after initially refusing to believe her son-in-law was a killer.

Strictly star Maisie Smith, who is no stranger when it comes to steamy selfies, has wowed fans once again with yet another pulse-raising image.The 20-year-old beauty regularly delights her social media following with daily updates to showcase a number of killer and on-trend outfit choices.Looking dynamite, the former EastEnders actress stepped out wearing extremely low hipster combat trousers showing off a glimpse of her underwear band and toned torso.The star who shot to fame on the BBC soap as Tiffany Butcher stunned in coordinated attire - including a two-toned blue army style jacket to match her bottoms.Ready for all weather conditions she rocked a large white knitted scarf as she captured her outfit for the day using her smart phone.Going for a cool and casual vibe, she popped on a pair of white trainers and an oversized set of headphones.Her stunning auburn locks were groomed into a sleek low ponytail that was centre parted.By way of makeup, she opted for smokey eye-shadow, contoured cheeks, groomed eyeborws and a rose-pink lip.Last week, Maisie stunned fans as she took to her grid with a jaw dropping snap which sent fans wild.Swooning fans dubbed the BBC bombshell "the sexiest woman on the planet" as she posed in her bra - in what appeared to be a public toilet.Parading her stunning figure, the TV star unzipped her pink hoodie as she exposed her gym honed curves in a grey Calvin Klein bra.Teasing fans she jokingly captioned: "Nice bit of bog roll for ya," as she struck up a racy stance in the large mirror of the toilets.One person quipped: "People would ave been fighting over that last year when supermarkets were running out."Others penned: "Absolute model Maisie", "Literal goals," and another commented: "By far

Since the truth came out about Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer) and discovery of Tina Carter's (Luisa Bradshaw) body, the walls have been closing in on Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith). Wednesday 9 March's episode of EastEnders saw Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) finally see through Gray's lies. After standing by her beloved ex son-in-law and believing he could do no wrong, she eventually realised that Gray isn’t the innocent man she thought he was.

EastEnders fans have been calling for serial killer Gray Atkins’ exit for months - and left fuming every time the villain manages to escape justice.Gray stormed into Walford by murdering his wife Chantelle, who he was ritually abusing throughout their relationship. He pushed his spouse onto a knife and abandoned her to die - but she wasn’t his only victim.Gray went on to kill Tina Carter after she caught wind of his treacherous ways - before pushing Kush Kazemi in front of a Tube train.And it has been confirmed that Gray will finally meet his own sticky end this week.But the specifics of how still remain a mystery.Some eagle-eyed fans, however, think it’s one they’ve already solved - and certain they know how Gray’s story will finally end.Though the soap is keeping tight-lipped on how exactly Gray’s exit will play out, show boss Kate Oates promised that Gray is “finally exposed” this week as the BBC schedule shifts to 7:30pm Mondays to Thursdays.However, eagle-eyed fans spotted a key clue that Gray’s last day on set will come on Thursday, March 10.According to Gray’s fan Wikia page, this is the character’s final appearance.Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: “Last appearance 10th March ‘22...