Eastenders stars Maisie Smith and Zack Morris address romance rumours

Is life imitating art for the on-screen couple?

Eastenders stars Maisie Smith and Zack Morris

by Nathan Katnoria |
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Their characters Tiffany Butcher and Keegan Baker recently tied the knot after eloping to Scotland and now, if rumours are to be believed, Eastenders stars Maisie Smith and Zack Morris could be involved in a real life romance too.

Speculation began when they were seen leaving a cast party together, leading onlookers to believe their on-screen chemistry could have turned into something more.

Eastenders' Keegan Baker and Tiffany Butcher
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A source told MailOnline, “Maisie and Zack are very close off-screen, as well as being a married couple in EastEnders.

“They were the only cast members to share the same cab home together after the party on Saturday night.”

A second insider added, “They couldn't resist showing their affections for each other, with Maisie tickling the back of Zack's neck as the left the party. Romance blossomed as their characters grew closer, which only adds to their chemistry on-screen.”

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But, while we’d love nothing more than for them to be a real life couple, Maisie and Zack have put the rumours to bed and insisted they’re just friends.

Maisie said, “I film most of my scenes with Zack, naturally we've built a great friendship. Nothing but mates.”

Zack added, “The majority of our filming days are spent together so we have grown closer as friends but nothing more than that.”

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Maisie is set to be reunited with her on-screen mum Patsy Palmer , who will return to the soap for the fourth time later this year.

Bianca will make a comeback to support Whitney Dean who was recently arrested for the murder of Leo King.

A soap source told The Sun, “Bianca is a legendary character and the writers are always delighted to be able to invite Patsy back to play her.

“Whitney’s admission in Friday’s episode will lead to some tough times for her, so her adoptive mum comes back to help her out. Although it remains to be seen how helpful Bianca back will be for her.”

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