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    Eastenders star Jamie Borthwick ‘dumped by girlfriend’ as Strictly ‘sex toy’ scandal continues

    EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick has reportedly been dumped by his girlfriend Chloe after a video emerged of the star brandishing a sex toy whilst on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour00:12, 14 Apr 2025The Strictly curse has struck againEastEnders’ Jamie Borthwick has reportedly been given the boot by his girlfriend in the wake of a Strictly Come Dancing scandal. The soap star was dating Chloe while he was dancing on the BBC show and its live tour.However, it seems that Chloe and Jamie have now called it quits.Article continues belowA source told The Sun: “Strictly was a whirlwind for Jamie and they managed to keep it going when he was on the show. But Chloe dumped Jamie when he finished the Strictly tour. She said she felt like Jamie didn’t have time for her.”The insider added: “Seeing the video of him with the sex toy and acting so weirdly made her realise it was the right choice. Jamie acts like a boy in a man’s body. She doesn’t have time for that.”Jamie was paired with Michelle Tsiakkas on Strictly (Image: More

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    Upstairs, Downstairs star Jean Marsh dies aged 90 after dementia complications

    Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home22:24, 13 Apr 2025Updated 22:29, 13 Apr 2025Acting legend Jean Marsh has sadly passed away following complications from dementiaJean Marsh, the beloved star of Upstairs, Downstairs, has sadly passed away at the age of 90 at her London home on Sunday. The Emmy-winning actress’s death was due to complications from dementia, according to her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg.Between 1971 and 1975, Jean graced our screens in the much-loved series, earning herself seven Emmy awards, including an Outstanding Lead Actress accolade and a prestigious Peabody Award.Article continues belowThe show delved into the lives of the Bellamy family and their servants during the Edwardian era, set within the grand townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in Belgravia from 1903 to 1930. It also depicted the gradual decline of the British aristocracy.Upstairs, Downstairs originated from an idea by Jean and Eileen Atkins for a comedy titled Behind the Green Baize Door. Initially centred around two housemaids, portrayed by Jean and Eileen, in a large Victorian-era house, the narrative soon expanded to include the upstairs family.British actress and writer Jean Marsh dressed in character as parlourmaid Rose Buck(Image: More