However, things took a turn in week four, when Smith and Márquez found themselves in the bottom two for the first time despite scoring 24 points for their Barbie-themed routine, which was the highest marked Cha Cha Cha of the series.
Fortunately for Smith, the rest of the Strictly audience rallied around her, with the actor avoiding the dance-off ever since.
Smith was saved by the judges, but then found herself in the bottom for a second consecutive week despite placing second on the leaderboard for her Salsa.
Smith is no stranger to the limelight, however, having first joined EastEnders in 2008 when she was just six years old.