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Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown in EastEnders, was suspended after using a disabled slur while in Blackpool for 'Strictly Come Dancing'. Recorded on mobile phone, Borthwick called the people of Blackpool a derogatory term, sparking condemnation. The BBC, which issued a statement, and disability campaigners criticized the remark, stating it was unacceptable and harmful. Borthwick apologized, acknowledging the mistake and promising to do better.

Courtesy: Emily Bashforth