Archive · 8 Jun 2025
'EastEnders' Actor Suspended for Offensive Language on Set
Imagine an actor from a popular TV show named 'EastEnders' was also on a dance competition called 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
During the show, he used a bad word that is hurtful to people with disabilities.
The BBC, which makes the show, said this word was wrong.
The actor has said he's sorry and didn't know the word's full meaning.
The actor is now embarrassed by his actions.
This isn't the first controversy on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
Jamie Borthwick, an 'EastEnders' actor, was suspended by the BBC.
The suspension followed his use of offensive, disability-related language.
The incident occurred during filming for 'Strictly Come Dancing' in November.
The BBC stated his language was 'entirely unacceptable'.
Borthwick apologized for his remarks in a statement to The Sun on Sunday.
- Who
- Jamie Borthwick, 'EastEnders' actor and 'Strictly' contestant.
- What
- Jamie Borthwick suspended for using offensive language.
- When
- November, during filming for 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
- Where
- On the set of 'Strictly Come Dancing' in Blackpool.
- Why
- He used a slur against people with disabilities.
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BBC's Position
BBC's Stance
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BBC's Position
The BBC stated that the actor's language was 'entirely unacceptable'.
- Who
- Jamie Borthwick
- Show
- 'Strictly Come Dancing'
- Role
- Contestant
- Offense
- Use of offensive, disability-related language
- Action
- Suspended by BBC
- Apology
- Issued a statement to The Sun on Sunday