A celebrity version of popular ITV quiz show The Chase has hit TV screens with a bang with an episode that aired on Sunday, April 23, witnessing the first celebrity couple to appear on the programme. And they brought some sparkle to the show when former EastEnders star Maisie Smith jumped out of her chair with excitement after beau Max George pretended to propose live on air.
The Wanted singer Max was the second contestant to step up to the podium after former Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu had already banked £1,000 for the team. As Max was preparing for his cash builder, Bradley Walsh quizzed him on how he got into the music industry before his stint on Strictly Come Dancing came up.
With Maisie gushing in the background, the veteran host delved deeper into how Max and the Tiffany Butcher actress knew each other... completely unaware that the couple were in a relationship. Bradley asked: "OK, how do you know each other?" A jittering Max tried to reply before the host interjected: "Have you been out together?", which sparked laughter from the audience.
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Max and Maisie both tried to explain to Bradley before the singer jumped in: "It's sort of going on at the minute." The Mirror reported that the host was left stunned by the revelation, explaining: "I didn't know. I'm so sorry," to which the audience started applauding.
This was followed by Bradley cheekily asking: "So erm, when's the big day?" Playing along, Max turned to Maisie and said: "Funny you mention it, er..." and pretended to reach for a ring in his pocket.
Maisie quickly rose from her seat as she pretended to be flustered by the proposal, with Bradley quickly thinking that the marriage proposal was for real.
Max, 34, and Maisie, 21, have been in a relationship since last summer after growing close on the Strictly tour following their stint on the popular BBC dance competition in 2020. It has been reported that their relationship has gone from strength to strength, with Max asking Maisie to move in with him in early February.
The show interaction saw viewers flock to Twitter to comment on the couple's romance and Bradley's unintentional comedy moments. One fan wrote: "Bradley Walsh not knowing that Max and Maisie are dating even after the way Maisie reacted to everything Max said is the most Bradley Walsh thing ever."
Another replied: "Max and Maisie’s banter added to Brads jokes is peak tv," while a third added: "Max and Maisie are a hot couple." A fourth person said: "Maisie Smith and Max George currently being very cute on #thechase. Love them!"
- The Chase Celebrity Special airs on ITV and ITVX
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