The actor said there was ‘no excuse’ for the comment and that he ‘did not fully understand the derogatory term’

The BBC said his language was “entirely unacceptable and in no way reflects the values or standards we hold”.

The actor said there was ‘no excuse’ for the comment and that he ‘did not fully understand the derogatory term’

Language used in video from Strictly Come Dancing set in Blackpool ‘unacceptable’, says broadcaster

Jamie Borthwick made offensive comment while on Strictly Come Dancing during show’s Blackpool week last November