EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick is facing mounting allegations after claims surfaced that he cheated on his now ex-girlfriend while participating in Strictly Come Dancing and during the show’s UK tour. The 30-year-old, best known for playing Jay Brown in the long-running BBC soap, is accused of secretly dating two women at the same time—an accusation that has emerged alongside a separate scandal involving fellow Strictly star Wynne Evans.
Reports suggest that Borthwick was in a committed relationship with girlfriend Chloe, who supported him throughout his Strictly journey. However, she allegedly ended the relationship after learning he had been romantically involved with another woman since last August—around the time the show began filming.
The situation came to light when a friend of Chloe’s reportedly had dinner with the second woman and learned of her relationship with Borthwick. According to sources, both women were under the impression they were in exclusive relationships with the actor.
Chloe has since spoken out, revealing details of their time together. She claims the couple had resumed their relationship last summer and were making future plans—including buying dogs and taking a trip together at the end of March. That trip was later cancelled by Borthwick, who told her he was going on a lads’ holiday—only for Chloe to later discover he had been on a romantic getaway to Amsterdam with the other woman.
The controversy has only deepened amid revelations surrounding a sex toy scandal involving Borthwick and GoCompare singer Wynne Evans. Video footage reportedly shows Borthwick waving a sex toy allegedly gifted to him by Evans during the tour. The footage, shared in a private group chat, is said to have caused discomfort among other Strictly participants. The incident follows another controversy in which Evans was caught on camera making an inappropriate sexual comment about professional dancer Janette Manrara, resulting in his removal from the tour.
Sources close to the situation report that both women connected after learning of each other and have been offering mutual support. Chloe has expressed frustration that Borthwick had introduced her to his family and Strictly friends—many of whom, she now believes, were aware of the other relationship.
She also stated she is “disgusted” by the actor’s behaviour and accused him of blurring the line between fiction and reality, referencing his soap role. The allegations have sparked significant backlash, with fans and media outlets questioning Borthwick’s conduct both on and off screen.
Neither Borthwick nor the BBC has publicly commented on the situation at the time of publication.
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