Maisie Smith teams a 70s crop top with an orange tracksuit and sunglasses as she goes for a stroll in Leeds while on Strictly tour By Sean O'grady For Mailonline Published: 16:44 GMT, 25 January 2022 | Updated: 17:24 GMT, 25 January 2022 6 Viewcomments Maisie Smith cut a casual figure as she stepped out for a stroll in Leeds on Tuesday. The former EastEnders star is taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing tour and will perform in Leeds' First Direct Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday. The actress, 20, opted for a bright orange hoodie for the day along with a matching pair of tracksuit bottoms. Laid back: Maisie Smith cut a casual figure as she stepped out for a stroll in Leeds on Tuesday The soap star also sported a brown printed cropped T-shirt while she added to her outfit with a pair of white trainers. Styling her locks into an updo, Maisie also sported a pair of sunglasses and white headphones. The tour kicked off with four dates in Birmingham from Thursday January 20. Maisie's outing comes after she praised twinkle-toed star Kai Widdrington for whipping her into shape for the tour in just two weeks. Outfit: The former EastEnders star is taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing tour and will perform in Leeds' First Direct Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday Casual: The actress opted for a bright orange hoodie for the day along with a matching pair of tracksuit bottoms The actress stepped in to fill AJ Odudu's place when the television presenter, 33, sustained a painful ankle injury before last year's show final. Maisie told The Sun: 'He's been very patient. I can take a while to pick up things, but he's been really supportive. 'We've had a lovely time, laughing and getting along like a house on fire.' And Maisie was delighted with a bunch of flowers set by AJ after the one-time soap star took her place in the Strictly stage shows. Professional: Maisie's outing comes after she praised twinkle-toed star Kai Widdrington, 26, for whipping her into shape for the tour in just two weeks Considerate: And Maisie was delighted with a bunch of flowers set by AJ Odudu after the one-time soap star took her place in the Strictly stage shows AJ told Maisie: 'I'm devastated not to be able to take part in the Strictly tour due to injury. 'I had hoped for one last dance with Kai, but I must obviously follow the medical advice. I wish my Strictly family the very best of luck on the road and I'll definitely be there to cheer them on.' Maisie appeared on the 2020 series of Strictly with professional Gorka Marquez, 31, with the pair finishing in the runner-up position. Heartbroken: AJ told Maisie: 'I'm devastated not to be able to take part in the Strictly tour due to injury. I had hoped for one last dance with Kai' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility