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Jamie Borthwick has been sensationally axed from EastEnders after 19 years after he was suspended for using a disabled slur.
BBC bosses have now made the decision to sack the disgraced actor from the show.
In a statement, a spokesperson for BBC Studios told The Mirror: ‘We can confirm that Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to EastEnders.
‘We do not comment on individual matters.’
Jamie, who has played Jay Brown for almost two decades, was suspended earlier this year once a video of the incident was publicly shared.
A clip obtained by The Sun showed the EastEnders actor using the term ‘m********s’ to describe residents of Blackpool where the show was being filmed at the time.
Jamie Borthwick has been sensationally axed from EastEnders after 19 years after he was suspended for using a disabled slur
BBC bosses have now made the decision to sack the disgraced actor from the show
Jamie reportedly made the comment during rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing last year with Wynne Evans
He was reportedly backstage during rehearsals with Wynne Evans who could be heard saying ‘Oh my God’ when he made the remark.
Jamie issued an apology, sharing that he did not fully understand the derogatory nature of the term he used but now that he is aware, he is ‘deeply embarrassed’.
He said at the time: ‘I accept the karma that has come my way due to some bad choices.’
Jamie added he wanted to ‘sincerely apologise for the mistakes I made and for hurting you and how I handled the whole situation’.
