EastEnders fans said they ‘can’t believe it’ as Jay Brown’s exit was explained after actor Jamie Borthwick was axed from the programme.

It was announced earlier in the month that Jamie would not be returning to the BBC soap after 19 years in the role of Jay.

The character is best known for his romance with Danielle Harold’s Lola Pearse, who died of cancer in heartbreaking scenes in 2023.

Back in June, 31-year-old Jamie was suspended from his EastEnders for three months for using a disability slur.

The incident occurred when Jamie described the people of Blackpool as ‘absolute m*********’, while there for the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing live show, having competed on the series alongside Jowita Przystał last year.

Despite plans for Jamie to return to the soap following the suspensi

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