Jamie Borthwick, the actor known for his role as Jay Brown on *EastEnders*, has reportedly ended his relationship with girlfriend Chloe after navigating a series of recent controversies linked to the *Strictly Come Dancing* tour. The couple, who had been together for approximately a year, largely maintained their privacy, rarely appearing publicly as a pair beyond a single dinner sighting last October.
Sources indicate that Chloe made the decision to end the relationship shortly after Borthwick concluded his participation in the *Strictly* live tour earlier this year. According to these sources, she felt neglected and expressed concerns about Borthwick’s maturity, stating he acted “like a boy in a man’s body.”
The split follows revelations of an incident involving Borthwick and fellow *Strictly* participant Wynne Evans. A video surfaced showing Borthwick holding up a sex toy—reportedly sent to the Birmingham Utilita Arena reception by Evans—and playfully commenting on the surprise gift. The clip also captured Evans practicing dance routines shirtless alongside professional dancer Neil Jones.
As one source explained:
“Strictly was a whirlwind for Jamie, and they managed to keep it going while he was on the show. But Chloe dumped Jamie when he finished the tour. She said she felt like Jamie didn’t have time for her.”
The video was initially circulated within the *Strictly Come Dancing* WhatsApp group, prompting discomfort among some contestants who were not keen on participating in such an exchange. BBC executives swiftly intervened, issuing a formal reminder to both Borthwick and Evans regarding professional conduct. Many cast members reportedly found the pair’s sense of humour inappropriate.
Here’s a summary of the recent events:
- Jamie Borthwick and Wynne Evans were involved in an incident involving a sex toy video, shared within the *Strictly* WhatsApp group.
- The BBC addressed the situation, reminding the pair to act professionally.
- Chloe ended her relationship with Jamie due to concerns about his behavior and perceived lack of attention.
- Wynne Evans was previously removed from the *Strictly* tour following a separate incident involving an inappropriate comment directed toward professional dancer Janette Manrara.
Evans, who also stepped back from his BBC Radio Wales programme in the wake of that earlier controversy, recently addressed the situation on social media, posting about mental health:
“Hey it’s Sunday. Doing ice therapy tomorrow going to be wicked #happy #mensmentalhealth.”
The ongoing series of incidents have created a challenging environment for *Strictly Come Dancing* organizers and raised questions regarding appropriate conduct both on and off stage.
