Strictly Come Dancing’s Maisie Smith and HRVY arrive at rehearsals after Jacqui Smith is sent home
STRICTLY'S Maisie Smith and HRVY are back to rehearsals after Jacqui Smith was sent packing in the first eviction of this series.
There was no rest for the contestants as they arrived for another week of gruelling rehearsals after wowing viewers at the weekend.
The 19-year-old actress looked miles away as she rocked up for training early this morning.
The star was effortlessly chic in a khaki raincoat, grey joggers and a casual white t-shirt.
The actress had her fiery red locks scraped back and was pictured carrying her dancing gear in a pink gym bag.
The EastEnders star put on an incredible display on Saturday night as she strutted the Tango with pro dancer Gorka to Midnight Sky by Miley Cyrus.
The pair bagged 25 out of 30 possible points and topped the leader board - they are now tipped to reach the final of the BBC show.
Meanwhile, musician HRVY looked in good spirits as she arrived for another week of intense training.
The star gave fans a thumbs up and looked trendy wearing a grey sweatshirt and joggers.
He stunned the judges with his elegant Viennese Waltz to Arianna Grande and Justin Bieber's Stuck With U, alongside professional dancer Janette Manrara.
The YouTuber scored an impressive 24 out of 30 possible points and secured second place on the leader board.
Last week HRVY hinted at romance with the "lovely and beautiful" Maisie Smith - teasing that he is "excited to see how things blossom".
The Sun revealed earlier this month that BBC bosses are worried about the 21-year-old singer growing close to the 19-year-old EastEnders actress behind the scenes.
And HRVY hasn't done much to alleviate their concerns as he opened up about their relationship in his weekly column for .
Addressing the speculation, the star admitted he had a soft spot for the flame-haired beauty.
He wrote: "I've actually seen her the least out of everyone because she's not been in any of my rehearsal spaces.
"But yeah, Maisie really is so lovely and beautiful - she's a really good friend of mine and I think she's an amazing dancer."
HRVY went on to add: "Not a lot can really happen between us because we have to be two metres apart, but I am a little excited to see how things blossom."
The pair have excited fans after being caught flirting on social media with cheeky comments on one another's posts.
However, an insider told us that producers are keeping a strict eye on them to ensure they don't breach social distancing rules with a romance.
The source said: "Maisie and HRVY are being monitored by the producers after it’s become clear their connection could easily lead into a Strictly romance.
"They’re both young, single and hot and the thought is that the two of them could bring the other cast into risk if they break the guidelines and get closer.
"They have both been told, as have the rest of the cast, that kissing is off limits. Usually the Strictly cast are very tactile. Not in 2020."
Jacqui Smith was the first constestant to be voted off Strictly last night.
During the results show on Sunday night it was revealed the former Home Secretary would be the first celebrity to waltz off the show.
She had been paired with Strictly legend Anton Du Beke, and after hearing the result, she told hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly: “I had the greatest adventure it’s possible to imagine.
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"I’m just sorry I can’t continue it with this man who has been absolutely fantastic and gorgeous to be with.
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"But I don’t feel too much shame in losing to these guys because they are a fantastic bunch of dancers, they really are.
"So I’ll be watching you and supporting you.”