Maisie Smith strips off for bath as she jets first class to Dubai with Max George after defending relationship

Maisie Smith wasted no time in relaxing after jetting first class to Dubai with Max George. The actress and The Wanted star headed off for a sunshine break after Maisie gave her final bows on stage in Strictly Ballroom: The Music.

The former EastEnders star has spent months touring in reimaging of Baz Luhrmann's award-winning global film phenomenon on its nationwide tour in which she played enthusiastic beginner Fran opposite hero Scott Hastings, played by former Strictly Come Dancing pro Kevin Clifton.

But on Saturday night (March 25), Maisie finished her stint in the show with former Coronation Street star Faye Brookes now taking over the role opposite Kevin. Her man Max was in the audience for her final show and filming her being given flowers as the audience applauded in a video posted to his Instagram Story, the singer wrote: "You did it baby... Beyond proud of you." He then added: "It's just the beginning."

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At the same time, Maisie shared in a new interview that the pair were planning on spending some quality time together as she wrapped on her latest project. The 21-year-old actress, who is known for playing Tiffany Butcher in BBC's EastEnders, is currently in the process of moving in with Max, 34, and leaving behind her home in Essex for a brand new life in Manchester.

“Wherever I am, he’s had to travel to and he’s been so supportive," Maisie gushed over the boyband star in an interview with Fabulous, before admitting she was keen to have some downtime with Max in the coming months following the end of her stint in Strictly Ballroom.

"We’ve pretty much spent the entire