6 h. ago EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick suspended by BBC for disabled slur in latest Strictly scandal

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

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6 h. ago EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick suspended by BBC over 'unacceptable' language at Blackpool Strictly show

"This language is entirely unacceptable and in no way reflects the values or standards we hold and expect at the BBC"

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6 h. ago EastEnders star suspended by BBC after disabled slur on Strictly set

Jamie Borthwick is reported to have made the offensive remark on a phone video while the cast were at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

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6 h. ago EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick sorry for disabled slur as he's 'suspended by BBC'

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jamie Borthwick has issued an apology for using a disabled slur and has reportedly been suspended from EastEnders as a result

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7 h. ago 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 soap

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6 d. ago Dani Dyer 'signs up for Strictly' after marrying footballer Jarrod Bowen in emotional wedding

Love Island winner and TV personality Dani Dyer is reportedly set to star in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing with the newly-wed in talks to compete on the BBC show

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8 d. ago Strictly's Tasha Ghouri says 'future looks bright' as she carves out new career

After making it all the way to the Strictly Come Dancing final last year, Tasha now has her sights set on something new as she revealed that the "future looks bright"

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1 week ago Brits face strict new rules in Ibiza as second hotspot set to launch crackdown

This much-loved Spanish holiday island is to introduce a ban on cars in a bid to alleviate growing saturation - and the new rules will also affect British tourists

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2 w. ago Fury as Republicans go ‘nuclear’ in fight over California car emissions

Newsom issues rallying cry as GOP-controlled Senate votes to reverse EPA waiver and prevent state setting own rulesCalifornia has long been one of the nation’s pre-eminent eco-warriors, enacting landmark environmental standards for cars and trucks that go much further than those mandated by the federal government. Vehicles across the country are cleaner, more efficient and electric in greater numbers because of it.But that could all change if Donald Trump and his Republican allies manage to revoke the state’s ability to set its own, stricter emissions standards amid a White House crusade to combat climate-friendly policies. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Strictly winner Chris McCausland set to star on Have I Got News For You

The comedian will be making his return to ‘Have I Got News For You’

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3 w. ago UK drivers warned of new MOT rules that would follow European Union's lead

The Department for Transport has not ruled out following new safety rules being considered by the European Commission. Certain aspects of vehicles are set to face stricter examination

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3 w. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell addresses leaving the show with sights set on judge role

Popular Strictly professional dancers Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola talk about joining forces for a new tour, their close relationship and how the hit BBC show transformed their lives

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