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    Deal or No Deal backlash after fans left fuming with ‘stingy’ complaint to ITV

    Viewers were not happy as they watched comedian Alex Brooker try to win as much money as possible for SoccerAid by taking on the formidable Banker in the legendary gameshow21:52, 07 Jun 2025Viewers have been left livid after making the same complaint about Deal or No Deal.Hosted by ITV favourite Stephen Mulhern, the show made a triumphant return last year, much to viewers’ delight. The show once again features the mysterious Banker, who was revealed to be a major star in one high-intensity installment.The show came back on our screens on ITV1 on Saturday evening (June 7) as part of the channel’s bid to raise money for SoccerAid, which takes place next weekend. The show featured comedian and SoccerAid regular Alex Brooker carefully making his way through the game, trying to win as much money as possible for UNICEF.A host of major footballing stars made cameos during the show including I’m A Celeb star Jill Scott, as well as Gladiators icon Diamond, whose real name is Livi Sheldon. As the game got underway, The Last Leg star Alex had already made good progress, eliminating three blues to just two reds.Comedian Alex Brooker took on the Banker in a charity edition of Deal or No Deal(Image: More

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    EastEnders star suspended by BBC bosses after using ‘disabled slur’ on Strictly set

    Jamie Borthwick apologised after he was suspended by bosses after making a cruel and sick joke towards Blackpool locals while on the set of the much-loved longtime BBC soap20:31, 07 Jun 2025Updated 22:11, 07 Jun 2025One of EastEnders ‘ most beloved actors has been suspended after using a disabled slur on set.Jamie Borthwick, 30, is best known for his role as Jay Slater on the BBC soap, going through a heart-wrenching terminal cancer storyline with on-screen partner Lola. He is also known for competing in last year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing, where he appeared to defy a “sex ban” put in place by bosses.However, now the actor has been forced to apologise after it was revealed that while on the set of Strictly Come Dancing, the star had used an ableist slur. He had said the vile word to describe locals whilst the show was in Blackpool, a staple of the competition.During the incident, the soapstar is believed to have used the term “m********s” to describe the people of Blackpool. A video of this was later sent to the BBC, who have since suspended Jamie from the show.Jamie Borthwick has reportedly been suspended by the BBC for using ableist language(Image: More