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Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes three professional dancers’ from 2026 series

Reported shakeup comes as the broadcaster continues its hunt for a new host

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2025: All the scandals that have hit BBC show

Find out all of the allegations and events that have unfolded since 2023

The Independent UK

EastEnders star axed after nearly two decades on BBC soap

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The Independent UK

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EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick axed after 19 years over disabled slur

A BBC source confirmed Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to EastEnders

Evening Standard

Jamie Borthwick axed from EastEnders after 19 years on the soap

Actor was suspended by the BBC earlier this year for using a slur on the set of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

The Independent UK

What Did Jamie Borthwick Say That Got the EastEnders Star Suspended and Axed? Here's What We Know

Jamie Borthwick suspended and axed from EastEnders after using an ableist slur. Here's what he said and how the BBC responded.

International Business Times UK

Actor Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to EastEnders

The 31-year old actor, best known for playing Jay Brown on the BBC soap, was suspended by the BBC in June after he allegedly used a disabled slur.

Evening Standard

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Strictly Come Dancing announces Ellie Goldstein as first contestant with Down’s syndrome

Goldstein, the first model with Down’s syndrome to feature on the cover of Vogue, becomes the ninth contestant to be announced for the 2025 series

The Guardian - UK

BBC investigates alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars

Allegations were made in legal submission on behalf of former contestant Wynne Evans, Sun on Sunday reports

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas left ‘traumatised’ after phone was snatched in broad daylight

Dancer was on her way to the dentist when professional thieves targeted her in the street

The Independent UK

Wynne Evans returning to radio for ‘amazing community’ who ‘supported me’

The opera singer was dropped from his BBC Radio Wales show after apologising over language used during the Strictly Live tour launch.

Evening Standard

'It took me into the darkest spot of my life': Wynne Evans opens up on Strictly controversy in first TV interview

The Welsh opera singer says he has been left ‘shocked and horrified’ by everything that has transpired over the last six months

Evening Standard

Strictly line-up ‘leaks’: TV bosses eye Blue Peter hosts and reality TV favourites for new series

The scandal-hit BBC dance competition is reported to be keen to prevent any more embarrassing incidents

Evening Standard

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier quits BBC soap after nearly four years

Actor has drawn praise for his performance as Freddie Slater

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

BBC suspends EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick for using ableist slur

Language used in video from Strictly Come Dancing set in Blackpool ‘unacceptable’, says broadcaster

The Independent UK

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’

The Independent UK

EastEnders star suspended after slur on Strictly set

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Evening Standard

EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick 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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The Independent UK

Wynne Evans breaks silence on Strictly scandal and insists he’s not a misogynist

The singer denies he made crude remarks about dancer Janette Manrara

Evening Standard

Wynne Evans says he is not a misogynist after remarks during Strictly tour

The Welsh tenor issued a statement saying he had agreed with the BBC to take some time out from his radio show.

Evening Standard

Wynne Evans shares his 'agony' amid battle to clear his name with BBC over Strictly scandal

The opera singer, 53, was axed from the Strictly live tour after being accused of making an inappropriate sexual remark to Janette Manrara

Evening Standard

Jamie Borthwick's ex-girlfriend claims Strictly star cheated on her during his time on the show

Chloe Strand claims the actor, 30, was in a relationship with her from March last year, but she has since reportedly learned he was seeing another woman from around August

The Independent UK

Craig Revel Horwood reveals he’s ‘still friends’ with Giovanni Pernice after Strictly Come Dancing scandal

Judge said show’s professional dancers ‘are not psychologists’ and contestants need to feel ‘challenged’

Evening Standard

Wynne Evans submits 'dossier' to BBC as Strictly star looks to 'clear his name' amid scandal

The opera singer was axed from the Strictly tour earlier this year after allegedly making an inappropriate sexual comment about professional dancer Janette Manrara

Evening Standard

Wynne Evans ‘bracing to be sacked’ by BBC amid sex toy scandal

The opera singer, 53, was involved in a backstage prank with Jamie Borthwick during the Strictly live tour

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