Strictly star in floods of tears on Sunday Brunch as she admits 'I didn't want to quit'
The Strictly finalist was emotional as she appeared on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch.
Former Strictly finalist Maisie Smith couldn't contain her emotions when she was unexpectedly shown footage on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch. The 24-year-old had triumphed in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins back in 2022, but had seemingly forgotten just how punishing the ordeal had been - and she simply couldn't hold back her tears.
Maisie confessed to hosts Simon Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy that the programme had been physically draining, explaining there was absolutely no respite. She confirmed that producers wouldn't permit the contestants any downtime even when filming had stopped, before acknowledging: "It was just so intense."
She also remembered being compelled "to carry 20kg of sand" in her rucksack for every challenge - a requirement that applied to all participants. The former EastEnders actress revealed this proved especially tough for her as she was lugging "almost double" her body weight each time, reports the Express.
Maisie Smith bursts into tears on Sunday Brunch
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Tim was eager to showcase Maisie in action from the show, as footage of the soap actress began playing. The clip captured Maisie during an utterly exhausting moment.
She was approaching the conclusion of a demanding task and was forced to battle her way up an enormous sand dune with the additional burden on her shoulders. It was clear the ex-Strictly contestant was finding it incredibly difficult.
Maisie Smith was visibly emotional after watching the clip
(Image: Channel 4)
Billy Billingham could be heard yelling at her: "Come on number 12," as she took tiny steps but refused to surrender. Billy bellowed: "I want to see you sprinting."
Responding to his encouragement, remarkably, Maisie discovered a reserve of strength from somewhere deep inside and started sprinting up the challenging sandy incline.
Maisie could not withhold her tears on Sunday Brunch
(Image: Channel 4)
When the footage concluded and they returned to the studio, the television personality was clearly emotional. She battled to hold back her tears, saying to the presenters: "Sorry, I don't know why I am crying."
As she dabbed at her eyes, Maisie explained: "I was so young and it was such a big challenge." Becoming tearful once more, she shared with the hosts: "They always called me the pocket rocket. I was so slow and I never gave up."
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Between her tears, she continued: "I just didn't want be the girl that quits; I'm very proud of myself." Marking this triumphant memory, Maisie also disclosed that she held the record as both the shortest and lightest contestant ever to claim victory on the programme.
Tim provided some reassurance to Maisie, saying: "You should be so proud of yourself." The conversation then shifted to her participation in Strictly - another remarkable accomplishment as she reached the final with professional partner Gorka Marquez in 2020.
Sunday Brunch airs every Sunday, from 10am.
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