Max George supports an emotional Maisie Smith as she claps back at age gap critics and calls him 'The One'

Max George was on hand to show his support to his emotional girlfriend Maisie Smith as she took her final bows on stage. The former EastEnders actress has spent months touring in Strictly Ballroom the Musical in which she played enthusiastic beginner Fran opposite hero Scott Hastings, played by former Strictly pro Kevin Clifton.

The pair were brought together on stage by Craig Revel Horwood in the reimaging of Baz Luhrmann's award-winning global film phenomenon and the nationwide tour which kicked off back in September. But on Saturday night (March 25), Maisie finished her stint in the show with former Coronation Street star Faye Brookes taking over the role from Monday (March 27).

And in the audience to support her was her man Max. 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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The Wanted star's message comes as a new interview with Maisie was released in which she branded Max 'The One'. 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 relationship on my terms," she said.