EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick has been axed from the BBC soap after 19 years, becoming one of the longest serving cast members on the show, as the Beeb confirm he won't return EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick has been axed from the BBC soap after 19 years (Image: BBC)

Soap star Jamie Borthwick "will not be returning to EastEnders" after 19 years on our screens. ‌

The 31-year-old, one of the programme's longest-serving cast members, was informed his stint in Albert Square had sadly reached its end. ‌

BBC Studios, which makes the soap, told the Mirror : "We can confirm that Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to EastEnders . We do not comment on individual matters." ‌

The actor, who portrays Jay Brown, was spotted "looking downcast and unshaven this week", it is und

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