Max Harding



Max Harding is a recurring character in the fifth season of Gossip Girl.

Season 5
An aspiring chef in Los Angeles, Max was introduced as the boyfriend of Ivy Dickens who moved with her from Miami. With plans to open his own restaurant with Ivy by his side, Max was shocked when Ivy informed him she was leaving him and Los Angeles.

Max returns later, showing up in New York in search of financial backers for his restaurant. However, while there he meets back up with Ivy, who is masquerading as Manhattan socialite Charlie Rhodes. His presence in New York posed a threat to Ivy's ruse and life among the van der Woodsens. Max then meets Serena while walking and the two end up sharing a kiss. Max recognises "Charlie" as Ivy so he finds proof and tries to warn the van der Woodsen family only to be sent away.

Romances

 * Ivy Dicken (Ex-girlfriend)
 * Serena van der Woodsen (Kissed)