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STRICTLY finalist Maisie Smith could earn ­£1million over two years after being inundated with lucrative offers.

But to cash in, the 19-year-old actress would have to quit her role as Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders — the show she’s been part of for 12 years.

Maisie Smith has been inundated with big-money brand deals
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Maisie Smith has been inundated with big-money brand dealsCredit: Getty
The actress boosted her profile by making it to the Strictly final
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The actress boosted her profile by making it to the Strictly final
However Maisie, pictured at home after leaving the show, would have to quit EastEnders to cash in
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However Maisie, pictured at home after leaving the show, would have to quit EastEnders to cash inCredit: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA

Friends revealed how Maisie, who was runner-up to winner Bill Bailey, 55, in the Strictly final, had big-money brand deals on the table.

But the strict terms of her BBC contract mean she is unable to accept and is said to be weighing up her options.

Maisie is believed to earn a five-figure salary on the soap.

Maisie was pictured putting the bins out after returning home
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Maisie was pictured putting the bins out after returning homeCredit: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA
It's believed the star earns a five-figure salary on EastEnders
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It's believed the star earns a five-figure salary on EastEndersCredit: The Mega Agency

A pal said: “Her success on Strictly has shown her another world and she’s a hugely ambitious young woman.

“She’s happy on EastEnders but is aware of the lucrative offers, including a £50,000 offer from a make-up brand.

She's played Tiffany Butcher on the soap for 12 years
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She's played Tiffany Butcher on the soap for 12 yearsCredit: BBC
She could earn millions by cashing in on her Strictly success
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She could earn millions by cashing in on her Strictly successCredit: Instagram

It’s thanks to her huge social media following and Strictly has boosted her profile.

“Maisie could be a millionaire in two years if she walked away from EastEnders.”

But sources say she is “incredibly loyal” to the soap and is likely to stay until at least the end of next year.

Maisie and pro partner Gorka Marquez came second, with Bill Bailey scooping the Glitterball trophy
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Maisie and pro partner Gorka Marquez came second, with Bill Bailey scooping the Glitterball trophy
Strictly's Maisie Smith breaks down in tears as she says she's transformed from 'shy, nervous teen' into 'confident woman'

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