Media outlets have reported this weekend that the BBC have made the decision to axe EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick from the soap. This comes after the broadcaster initially suspended the Jay Brown star following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing and the subsequent live show scandal.
Actor Jamie first joined the soap at the age of 12, in 2006. Since forming a family unit with the Mitchells, he has grown up on Albert Square. This includes daughter Lexi (who he shares with Ben Mitchell and Callum Highway) and late wife Lola.
Last year, Jamie took a break from the soap to compete on Strictly. However, a recording emerged of him using a slur against disabled people behind the scenes at a Strictly live event. The BBC then suspended Jamie for three months.
While it was reported that Jamie was set to resume filming, this no longer seems to be the case – and the BBC have now axed him from the soap. But what will happen to his character, Jay Brown?
Jamie Borthwick ‘axed’ from EastEnders following Strictly scandal
