EastEnders star suspended over 'unacceptable' language
Summary
EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick was suspended by the BBC for using an offensive term against people with disabilities during the filming of the show Strictly Come Dancing. Borthwick has apologized for his words, saying he did not fully understand the term's meaning.Key Facts
- Jamie Borthwick, an actor from EastEnders, was suspended by the BBC.
- The suspension was due to his use of a slur about disabilities on the Strictly Come Dancing set.
- The incident occurred during the show's Blackpool week filming in November.
- The BBC stated that the language was against their values and standards.
- Borthwick apologized and said he did not understand the harm of the term.
- Disability charity Scope urged Borthwick to educate himself about disabled people's lives.
- Borthwick has been on EastEnders since 2006 and has won awards for his acting.
- He participated in the 20th anniversary series of Strictly Come Dancing but was voted off in November.
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