Jamie Borthwick made offensive comment while on Strictly Come Dancing during show’s Blackpool week last November
Jamie Borthwick made offensive comment while on Strictly Come Dancing during show’s Blackpool week last November
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Jamie Borthwick: EastEnders star suspended over 'unacceptable' language
BBC suspends EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick for using ableist slur
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The BBC said his language was “entirely unacceptable and in no way reflects the values or standards we hold”.
Language used in video from Strictly Come Dancing set in Blackpool ‘unacceptable’, says broadcaster
The actor said there was ‘no excuse’ for the comment and that he ‘did not fully understand the derogatory term’
Actor was suspended by the BBC earlier this year for using a slur on the set of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’
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