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Dominique Hines

‘What are they implying?’ Max George hits out at backlash over Maisie Smith age gap

Max George is on the defensive about his relationship with Maisie Smith

(Picture: Instagram/Maisie Smith)

Max George has hit back at the criticism that he is too old to be dating 21-year-old Strictly star Maisie Smith.

George, 34, who met the former EastEnders actress on the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 tour, confirmed their new romance in September. They’ve been inseparable since, even sparking engagement rumours while on a recent holiday in Cyprus. However, their very public relationship has led to many fans slamming the pair’s 13-year age gap as inappropriate.

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