Strictly’s Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez share a giggle as they depart rehearsals after topping the leaderboard during last week’s show
They will be dancing the American Smooth to Frozen’s Into The Unknown this Saturday for Movie Week.
And Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez appeared in good spirits as they departed another day of rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing on Tuesday.
The EastEnders actress, 19, shared a joke with her professional dance partner, 30, after they topped the leader board during last week’s show.
Training: Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez appeared in good spirits as they departed another day of rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing on Tuesday
Maisie cut a casual figure for the day, donning a dark top with a pair of blue jeans and a bright yellow jacket.
The soap star also sported a face mask as she made her way home and completed her look by letting her locks fall loose down her shoulders.
Gorka sported a grey T-shirt which he paired with black slim-fitting jeans and a matching jacket.
On Saturday night’s show both Maisie and HRVY impressed the judges with their dance routines and ended up topping the leaderboard.
Good mood: The EastEnders actress, 19, shared a joke with her professional dance partner, 30, after they topped the leader board during last week’s show
Laid back: Maisie cut a casual figure for the day, donning a dark top with a pair of blue jeans and a bright yellow jacket
Maisie managed to follow up on her impressive debut performance, bagging herself a score of 25 points alongside Gorka.
Judge Craig Revel Horwood, who awarded her an 8, said: ‘The pivots need to be on the heel, you lost balance and footing right at last minute but I’ve got to say you’re an exceptional dancer! That was full of staccato moments, I loved it.’
Shirley Ballas was also happy with the performance, giving Maisie a nine and saying: ‘I thought you were very well poised.. it’s week two! Beautiful footwork, you kept postural position very well. You’re definitely a force to be reckoned with!’
And Motsi Mabuse also flooded the EastEnders star with praise as she said: ‘Maisie has the power and more! To do a ballroom dance from the beginning and be in hold almost entirely, that takes it a nudge up. Stay in your level – very well done.’
Casual: The soap star also sported a face mask as she made her way home and completed her look by letting her locks fall loose down her shoulders
Dance: Maisie and Gorka will be dancing the American Smooth to Frozen’s Into The Unknown this Saturday for Movie Week
While HRVY also made a good impression, scoring 24 points after performing a Viennese Waltz to Stuck With U by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber with pro Janette .
Motsi gave the couple a 9, saying: ‘You’re still there [at that nine from last week] but you came with a different energy, a gentleman. You’re a diamond in the sky, I’m enjoying everything you’re doing in the show! Keep it up.’
And Shirley was particularly taken with their routine, saying: ‘The potential in this partnership is to the moon and back … I believe you could end up looking like a professional ballroom dancer if you work hard.’
Laid back: Gorka sported a grey T-shirt which he paired with black slim-fitting jeans and a matching jacket
Jacqui Smith became the first celebrity to be eliminated from this year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday.
During the pre-recorded results show, the politician, 57, faced Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing in this week’s dance-off after landing at the bottom of the leaderboard with 25 and 31 points out of 40, respectively.
The broadcaster branded her short stint on the series a ‘greatest adventure’ and expressed her gratitude towards her professional partner Anton du Beke, who she described as an ‘absolute joy to be with.’
Strictly Come Dancing continues this Saturday and Sunday at 7.25pm on BBC One.
Success: On Saturday night’s show both Maisie and HRVY impressed the judges with their dance routines and ended up topping the leaderboard