Maisie Smith 'lands TV gig hosting Friends Like These reboot' with Alison Hammond
ok.co.ukMaisie Smith has reportedly landed a lucrative new television gig after quitting her longtime role on EastEnders last year. While the 20 year old isn't quite done with her soap days, as a first look for her return cameo has been released, it appears she has been exploring other on-screen opportunities.
And according to The Sun Online, the actress will soon be starring alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay on the reboot of the show Friends Like These.The gameshow was initially hosted by best friends Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for two years on BBC before Ian Wright took over until 2003.
According to the publication, the reboot will see two teams of five friends compete against each other to win a holiday. Alison and Vernon will reportedly host the show, while Maisie will captain one of the teams. "Maisie has just filmed a pilot episode, and it's unclear if it'll air, but it's a great sign she's landing these kind of shows after Strictly and EastEnders," a source said.
It was added: "Everyone thought she was really great on the show - she's so naturally funny - so it'll be the first of many new jobs." OK!
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