Max George sent moving message by Strictly star - but it's not his former partner

Former frontman of The Wanted, Max George, revealed he will be spending Christmas in hospital due to needing surgery on a previously undetected heart condition

Max George has been inundated with support since revealing he has been hospitalised with a secret heart condition.

Earlier this week, the 36-year-old told his followers how he had headed to hospital after feeling unwell. There, he underwent tests before doctors made a scary discovery which could see him spend the entire festive period in a cardio ward.

Max was a contestant on the 2020 series of the BBC dancing show, and was paired with Dianne Buswell. He finished in ninth place, and his now girlfriend, Maisie Smith, 23, took home the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

However, the flame-haired Aussie dancer's username was not amongst the celeb handles which had posted get well wishes posted to his health-update Instagram post.

Katya Jones posted, "Get well soon Max! Sending you all the positive energy x", to which he replied, "thanks Katya x". There were also encouraging comments from Karen Hauer and Nancy Xuxi.

Ranvir Singh, who also competed on the 2020 series of Strictly wished him well, as did TOWIE star Chloe Burrows, who wrote: "Omg Maxy sending all my love xc."

Westlife’s Nicky Byrne, and JLS stars JB Gill, Anton Merrygold and Marvin Humes all took the time to add their support. Marvin wrote: "Sorry to hear you’re not well geezer..you’re strong and will fight through..big love mate."

Max's bandmate from The Wanted, Siva, posted: "Here for you brother. Rest up and get well soon."

Julia Smith - 'momager' of Max’s girlfriend - commented, “We’re all here for you, Max.” Maisie also posted a message of support, simply typing, “Love you Max”.

Max has admitted he faces a difficult spell but knows he is in the best place. His lengthy social post read: "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."

The star added that while the discovery is a "huge shock" and "a set back", it’s something he is willing to fight. "I count myself very lucky that this was caught when it was," he confessed before telling fans they can expect regular updates. He ended by joking: "I’ve probably got a month in a bed and there’s not THAT much to do! Let’s do this!"

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