Max George received a visit from his girlfriend Maisie Smith as he prepares to undergo emergency heart surgery before Christmas.
The Wanted star, 36, has been in hospital for a week suffering from a 2:1 atrioventricular block and recently revealed that he will now have emergency surgery sooner than expected because his heart rate has ‘failed to pick up.’
Yet on Wednesday, the singer was given a pick me up as he was visited by his girlfriend Maisie, 23.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, the former EastEnders actress shared a picture holding his hand in hospital, writing: ‘Got to see my wonderful man today [heart emoji]. Proud of you @maxgeorge.’
Max reposted the image, adding: ‘Thank you baby. I love you so much.’
Max and Maisie were first linked in summer 2022 when they were spotted kissing on a flight to Crete, having said to have grown close on the Strictly live tour, after first starring on the show together in 2020.
Maisie moved in with Max early last year and the pair have been busy refurbishing their dream home ever since.
Max George received a visit from his girlfriend Maisie Smith as he prepares to undergo emergency heart surgery before Christmas
The Wanted star, 36, has been in hospital for a week suffering from a 2:1 atrioventricular block but was given a pick me up on Wednesday as he was visited by his girlfriend Maisie, 23
Max and Maisie were first linked in summer 2022 when they were spotted kissing on a flight to Crete. Maisie moved in with Max early last year (pictured in 2023)
She has been supporting the star through his health crisis, with Max revealing on Monday, that after having a full chest scan, he might be heading into surgery ‘way sooner’ and could be home for the festive period.
Sharing an update to Instagram, Max could be seen wearing a hospital gown in the back of an ambulance.
He wrote: ‘Had a little day trip today. Full cat scan on my heart. Not something I’d choose to do again!
‘As I mentioned yesterday, I have a 2:1 block in my heart. Unfortunately my heart rate hasn’t picked up at all in almost a week.’
Max added: ‘Because of this, we don’t have too much time to wait so it looks like I’m going to be in surgery way quicker than the doctors first thought. I may even be home for Christmas!
‘Still a pretty scary time right now and the last few nights have been really rough, but I wanted to say that I’m absolutely humbled by all your messages of support.
‘Both people I know and those I don’t. It’s given me a much needed boost and my family have been overwhelmed with support, which means more to me than anything.’
An Atrioventricular block is a disorder that occurs when electrical impulses are delayed or blocked from reaching the ventricles.
Max revealed on Monday that he will have emergency surgery sooner than expected because his heart rate has ‘failed to pick up’
The cause has been a ‘mystery’ and Max, who has battled alcoholism in the past, previously said: ‘We’ve cancelled out a few things, like alcohol for example I’ve not had a drink for four-and-a-half years so it’s not that’.
He told his followers: ‘I hope you are having a good night, spoke to the nurse earlier and good news is I get to have a scan earlier than I thought’.
‘So that’s really really good, and it’s called a 2:1 block, that’s what we know at the moment, going to try and find out the cause before determining how we treat it, wether a pacemaker, defibrillator, or something else’.
Looking on the bright side he quipped: ‘So that’s where here I am at, feeling OK tonight, City game didn’t help much’ – after his beloved Manchester City lost to United.
A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that prevents the heart from beating too slowly. Surgery is needed to install it and the operation is generally carried out under local anaesthetic.
Following his health scare last week, Max shared to Instagram: ‘Hey everyone, Yesterday I felt really unwell and was taken in to hospital. Unfortunately after some tests they’ve found that I have some issues with my heart.’
‘I have a lot more tests to determine the extent of the problems and what surgery I will need to get me back on my feet.
‘It’s gonna be a difficult few weeks / months… and Christmas in a hospital bed wasn’t exactly what I had planned!
‘But, as always, I’m surrounded with love and support by my wonderful partner Maisie, her family, my family and friends.. and I’m 100% in the best place.
‘Although this is a huge shock and no doubt a set back, it’s something I’ll take on with all I’ve got! I count myself very lucky that this was caught when it was.
In a health update, he explained that after having a full chest scan, he might be heading into surgery ‘way sooner’ and could be home for the festive period
He wrote: ‘Had a little day trip today. Full cat scan on my heart. Not something I’d choose to do again!… Unfortunately my heart rate hasn’t picked up at all in almost a week’
He added: ‘Apologies if I bore you with updates in the coming weeks..I’ve probably got a month in a bed and there’s not THAT much to do! Let’s do this! Much love, Max x’
Shortly after his announcement, Max posted a light-hearted jibe from his hospital bed about Manchester City loss in Wednesday night’s football game.
Lying in bed with a heart monitor across his chest, he joked: ‘So I think they are officially trying to kill me off… come on boys.’
Max has been open about his battle with binge drinking and alcoholism over the years, previously admitting he drank ’10 pints and three bottles of wine in one night’.
