Jamie Borthwick apologised after he was suspended by bosses after making a cruel and sick joke towards Blackpool locals while on the set of the much-loved longtime BBC soap

One of EastEnders ' most beloved actors has been suspended after using a disabled slur onset.

Jamie Borthwick , 30, is best known for his role as Jay Slater on the BBC soap, going through a heart-wrenching terminal cancer storyline with on-screen partner Lola. He is also known for competing in last year's edition of Strictly Come Dancing , where he appeared to defy a "sex ban" put in place by bosses. ‌

However, now the actor has been forced to apologise after it was revealed that while on the set of Strictly Come Dancing, the star had used an ableist slur. He had said the vile word to describe locals whi

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