Maisie Smith looked nothing short of sensational as she celebrated her 20th birthday with a night out with her pals in London on Saturday.
The EastEnders star was clearly in the mood to party as she hit the town in a figure hugging pink mini dress with fairy wings.
However, the actress was reportedly forced to call it a night at 2am after she was turned away from a club for being ‘too drunk’.
Birthday girl: Maisie Smith looked nothing short of sensational as she celebrated her 20th birthday with a night out with her pals in London on Saturday
According to The Mirror, Maisie and her friends were seen speaking to a doorman in the early hours of the morning before being refused entry to a club.
The star was seen looking glum after being turned away from the venue before making her way home with her friends.
Maisie’s garment featured a plunging neckline and an embroidered detail while Maisie added height to her frame with a pair of pink heels.
Letting her flame-haired locks fall loose down her shoulders, the actress also donned a gold ‘Maisie’ necklace for the evening.
Style: The EastEnders star was clearly in the mood to party as she hit the town in a figure hugging pink mini dress with fairy wings
Party: The garment featured a plunging neckline and an embroidered detail while Maisie added height to her frame with a pair of pink heels
Striking a pose on her way to the venue, the former Strictly Come Dancing star completed her look with a pair of gold earrings.
It comes after sources close to Maisie told MailOnline she’s unlikely to extend her current EastEnders contract when it expires in October, with bosses set to use her exit as part of the soap’s dramatic Christmas storylines.
A source said: ‘Maisie is hugely ambitious and wants to test herself away from soaps.
‘Starring in movies is a personal goal and seeing how well Ben and Himesh have done, it’s given her hope she could be the next box office star from EastEnders.
‘The only stumbling block is whether COVID-19 and the knock-on effect of the pandemic will dilute the pool of acting opportunities.
‘If it remains bleak, the sensible move might be staying put for another year. But the intention is to leave in October.’
Fun: Letting her flame-haired locks fall loose down her shoulders, the actress also donned a gold ‘Maisie’ necklace for the evening
Style: Striking a pose on her way to the venue, the former Strictly Come Dancing star completed her look with a pair of gold earrings
Change: It comes after sources close to Maisie told MailOnline she’s unlikely to extend her current EastEnders contract when it expires in October
Maisie, who joined EastEnders when she was just six, has ambitions of starring on the big-screen and is hoping to crack Hollywood with a major film role.
Maisie’s profile rocketed following her appearance on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing in which she finished runner-up to winner Bill Bailey.
Her management have held talks with various clothing and make-up companies regarding lucrative branding deals she’ll be allowed to take on once out of her BBC contract, which has strict rules against advertising.
However, MailOnline understands fashion endorsements are not the main incentive behind her decision to leave, with acting ambitions the overriding reason.
Plan: Bosses set to use her exit as part of the soap’s dramatic Christmas storylines
A source said: ‘Maisie is hugely ambitious and wants to test herself away from soaps’
They added: ‘The only stumbling block is whether COVID-19 and the knock-on effect of the pandemic will dilute the pool of acting opportunities’
It’s understood Maisie does not want her character Tiffany Butcher-Baker killed off, as she wants to leave the door open for a return to Albert Square.
Maisie left the soap once before in 2014 when the Jackson family, including on-screen mum Patsy Palmer who plays Bianca, were written out.
She used her time away from EastEnders to launch a music career before returning to Walford full-time four years later.
In an interview last month, Maisie admitted she was keen to explore other roles.
She told The Sun: ‘In the future I want to try new things and I want to play new characters, but for right now I’m happy because EastEnders want me still.’
Career: Maisie, who joined EastEnders when she was just six, has ambitions of starring on the big-screen and is hoping to crack Hollywood with a major film role
Limelight: Maisie’s profile rocketed following her appearance on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing in which she finished runner-up to winner Bill Bailey
Future: MailOnline understands fashion endorsements are not the main incentive behind her decision to leave, with acting ambitions the overriding reason
Potential return: It’s understood Maisie does not want her character Tiffany Butcher-Baker killed off, as she wants to leave the door open for a return to Albert Square
It comes after Maisie enjoyed a wid night out with some of her EastEnders co-stars late last month.
The actress took to Instagram to share a pair of snaps alongside co-stars Priya Davdra, Shiv Jalota and Rose Ayling-Ellis after they enjoyed the evening together.
Maisie showcased her toned legs as she stepped out in a blue and yellow two-tone denim skirt and a figure-hugging pink top.
The star recently posted a glamorous photoshoot she did for Strictly Come Dancing when she was 18-years-old alongside a shoot she took part in for EastEnders aged 11.
In her most recent shoot, the star donned a show-stopping silver dress, open-toe heels and chandelier earrings.
Head-turning: It comes after Maisie enjoyed a night out with her EastEnders co-stars Priya Davdra, Shiv Jalota and Rose Ayling-Ellis late last month
In the throwback snap Maisie pouted at the camera while lifting her hands up to her head.
Maisie also posted a photo of herself attending a Rizzle Kicks gig when she was a little girl alongside a more recent photo of herself dressed as Spider-Man, asking fans which was more amusing.
Maisie made her way to the Strictly final during the most recent series of the show.
Hilarious: Maisie recently poked fun at her child star days as she shared a throwback snap from 2012 alongside a recent shoot from her stint on Strictly on Instagram