Maisie Smith attempts to do the splits following ‘secret romance’ with The Wanted’s Max George

Maisie Smith showed off her impressive agility on Thursday as she attempted to do the splits on board a boat while on holiday. 

The former EastEnders star, 21, who is reportedly dating Max George, 33, is said to have jetted off to Crete earlier this week with The Wanted’s lead singer. 

Taking to her Instagram account, the soap star wowed in a mono-stripe swimsuit as she attempted the difficult manoeuvre while putting on a very animated display. 

Flexible: Maisie Smith showed off her agility on Thursday as she attempted to do the splits on amid ‘secret romance’ with The Wanted’s Max George

The actress piled her auburn locks a messy bun, while she opted to go makeup free for the photo, letting her naturally beautiful features do the work. 

She captioned the Story: ‘Candid’ followed by a smiling face with hearts emoji.

While there was no trace of Max on Maisie’s account, the pair were reportedly seen kissing on a recent flight, according a new report.

New romance? While there was no trace of Max on Maisie's account, the pair were reportedly seen kissing on a recent flight, according a new report and are thought to be away together

New romance? While there was no trace of Max on Maisie’s account, the pair were reportedly seen kissing on a recent flight, according a new report and are thought to be away together 

In photos obtained by The Sun, the pair are seen sitting next to one another and looking cosy on a romantic trip to Crete, with holidaymakers seeing the pair ‘kissing’ on the flight.

The new romance comes just days after it was revealed Max had split with his on/off girlfriend Stacey Giggs, 43, who was previously married to embattled footballer Ryan Giggs.

A source told the publication: ‘They were all over each other. This isn’t a flash in the pan. Max has told people that he is falling in love with Maisie.’ 

Love? Maisie and her  Strictly co-star Max are secretly dating according a new report (pictured January 2022)

Love? Maisie and her  Strictly co-star Max are secretly dating according a new report (pictured January 2022)

A passenger said: ‘They looked like a very loved-up couple – they were all over each other for the entire four-hour flight. Snogging and giggling like any new couple.’

The pair are said to have grown close once again on the Strictly live tour, after starring on the show together in 2020. 

Back in June, the pair appeared on Loose Women together – where Max praised Maisie’s dancing skills.

It's over! This comes just days after it was revealed Max had split with his on/off girlfriend Stacey Giggs, 43, who was previously married to footballer Ryan Giggs

It’s over! This comes just days after it was revealed Max had split with his on/off girlfriend Stacey Giggs, 43, who was previously married to footballer Ryan Giggs

Another source said the new romance will be a ‘bitter pill’ for his ex Stacey as the Strictly curse has struck her.

They added that Max and Maisie have told pals ‘it’s love’ and that they started dating in June, after he and Stacey split.

Mailonline has contacted representatives for Max George and Maisie Smith for comment.   

Max and Stacey’s split comes just months after the pair rekindled their romance earlier this year, following a split in March.

Larks: The pair were seen larking around in January 2022 as friends

Larks: The pair were seen larking around in January 2022 as friends

Fun times: The pair are pictured on the 2022 Strictly tour

Fun times: The pair are pictured on the 2022 Strictly tour 

Duo: The pair appeared on Loose Women in June - where Max praised Maisie's dancing skills

Duo: The pair appeared on Loose Women in June – where Max praised Maisie’s dancing skills

The Wanted singer was with Stacey for four years ahead of their March split and even took on the role of stepfather to her two children. 

But according to The Sun, the couple have realised things are ‘not meant to be’ between them.

A source told the publication: ‘Max and Stacey are no longer together, they had a great relationship but as time passed, they realised it wasn’t to be.’

They added that the former WAG was a good support system for the singer when his bandmate Tom Parker passed away following a brain cancer battle earlier this year. 

A source told The Sun: 'Max and Stacey are no longer together. They had a great relationship but as time passed, they realised it wasn’t to be'

A source told The Sun: ‘Max and Stacey are no longer together. They had a great relationship but as time passed, they realised it wasn’t to be’

Happy times: It comes just months after the pair rekindled their romance earlier this year, following a split in March

Happy times: It comes just months after the pair rekindled their romance earlier this year, following a split in March

‘Stacey was a rock to Max when Tom passed away and she supported him through it all,’ continued the source.

They added: ‘They are both being very adult about it and it was as amicable a split could be. Max and Stacey only wish the best for each other going forwards.’

It is believed that Max has unfollowed Stacey on Instagram following their reported split.

MailOnline have contacted representatives of Max and Stacey for comment.

Stacey and Max initially got together in 2018, with Max previously calling Stacey ‘the one’, after meeting way back in 2011 at V festival.

Cutting ties? The pair are also believed to have unfollowed each other on Instagram (pictured in 2020)

Cutting ties? The pair are also believed to have unfollowed each other on Instagram (pictured in 2020)

The Wanted singer was dating actress Michelle Keegan at the time, while Stacey was still married to Manchester United player Ryan. 

But splitting as he embarked on The Strictly Come Dancing Tour with dance partner Katya Jones, they were reported to be going through a ‘rough patch’.

At the time, a source told The Sun: ‘Max and Stacey had a real rough patch and in the heat of the moment they called it a day’.

The source continued: ‘But now things have calmed down, they both felt they wanted to patch things up. They are back together and working through their issues.’ 

Passing: The former WAG was a good support system for the singer when bandmate Tom Parker (centre) passed away earlier this year, following a two-year battle with stage 4 glioblastoma (The Wanted pictured in September 2021)

Passing: The former WAG was a good support system for the singer when bandmate Tom Parker (centre) passed away earlier this year, following a two-year battle with stage 4 glioblastoma (The Wanted pictured in September 2021)

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