Maisie Smith and HRVY 'receive blessing from his mum' amid Strictly romance rumours
Nicky Cantrell - the mother of Strictly Come Dancing star and singer HRVY - has discussed her views on romance rumours between her son and EastEnders star Maisie
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The romance rumours bubbling between Strictly stars Maisie Smith and HRVY look only to intensify after one of their mother’s gave her blessing for a relationship.
Speculation has been rife that 19-year-old EastEnders star and 21-year-old HRVY could be growing close after they have been spotted together repeatedly around Strictly filming dates.
While further evidence has been signified by flirty social media posts between the two and past comments about potential dinner dates once Strictly ends.
And now HRVY’s mother, 53-year-old Nicky Cantwell, has waded in on the speculation – and it sounds like she’d be more than happy to see her son date Maisie.
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Nicky said: “Do I think there may be a chance of romance in the future? Maybe.
“We love Maisie and can see why they both get on well.
“The show might help him find love. It will be what it will be . . . but everybody loves a love story, don’t they?”
Nicky went on to speculate that HRVY will be too focused on his dance routines to embark on a relationship while he remains in the competition, but thinks his priorities might shift once his time on the show is over.
Just two-weeks ago, HRVY himself said he would love to take Maisie out for a meal once their busy work schedules calm down.
The singer – whose real name is Harvey Cantrell – said: “I’m sure at one point, when we can, Maisie and I will go out for dinner. I’m pretty sure she’s single too.
"I haven’t actually asked, but if we ever go for a meal, I’ll make sure I check first.”
He continued: “It’s dancing first — then love and fun afterwards.”
And the star added: “Maisie’s an amazing girl, very beautiful, but for now I’m just going to concentrate on the dancing because I fancy getting to the final.”
HRVY is among the favourites to win the 2020 Strictly competition after topping the leaderboard two weeks in a row.
While the live final is now just two weeks away – where either HRVY, Maisie, Bill Bailey, Ranvir Singh, Jamie Laing or JJ Chalmers will be crowned the Strictly 2020 winner.
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