EastEnders star suspended over 'unacceptable' language
Published: 6/7/2025

EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick suspended for using offensive language towards people with disabilities during a filming for Strictly Come Dancing in November, as reported by the Sun on Sunday. The BBC condemned his actions as "entirely unacceptable," leading to his suspension. Disability charity Scope hopes Borthwick will educate himself on the experiences of disabled individuals in light of the incident.