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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

EXCLUSIVE: Love Island 2025 beauty Helena Ford has revealed that she’s left her cabin crew job ahead of her time in the ITV villa, where she’ll be looking for love rather than luggage20:00, 07 Jun 2025Love Island’s Helena Ford says she’s quit her cabin crew job(Image: More

James Whale was hosting his TalkTV show when he made a devastating update about his health, admitting live on air things are getting harder amid his terminal cancer battle19:41, 07 Jun 2025Updated 19:43, 07 Jun 2025James Whale revealed he is reaching the “difficult” part of having terminal cancer(Image: More

British stalwart comedian Dawn French apologised after a clip of her appearing to mock pro-Israel arguments following the October 7 attacks sparked major backlash from users17:45, 07 Jun 2025Comedian Dawn was forced to apologise after her comments(Image: More

Legendary songstress Beyoncé opened up the UK leg of her tour by performing at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but some fans were seen getting into fights during the show16:37, 07 Jun 2025Beyoncé was performing during her London tour when a fight broke out during her set(Image: More

JoJo Siwa has been making the most of her time in London this week, as she brought her UK tour to the capital and also hosted her Afternoon Tea Party for fans14:25, 07 Jun 2025JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes grew close on Celebrity Big Brother(Image: More

Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch have been married for 10 years and have a hugely successful podcast together. The pair give an insight into their relationship each week12:10, 07 Jun 2025(Image: More

Gemma Collins has given an update on her health after revealing she has been battling a serious illness for the past three weeks, which has left her struggling to breathe10:16, 07 Jun 2025Gemma Collins is looking forward to a few weeks off workGemma Collins has opened up about her harrowing battle with pneumonia, confessing she feels like she’s “dying” as the fight drags into its fourth week. The ex-TOWIE icon, aged 44, was hit with the severe lung infection almost a month ago and has been gasping for air ever since.On Wednesday, a bed-bound Gemma took to Instagram to give her followers a health update, admitting she’s been seriously ill for weeks. Alongside a snap of herself in bed, she penned: “Hey guys sorry been quiet I have Pneumonia. I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily. I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon.”At that time, Gemma also posted another update on her Instagram Story, showing she was hooked up to a drip and had been visited by a medic. The beloved telly celeb is battling pneumonia, an inflammation of the tissue in one or both lungs, usually due to an infection.Gemma Collins has given a health update(Image: More