Borthwick axed from EastEnders after 19yrs

EASTENDERS star Jamie Borthwick has been axed by the BBC from the soap after 19 years.

- BY TOM BRYANT

The 31-year-old, one of the longest serving actors on the hit show, was told by bosses his time in Albert Square was over.

BBC Studios, which makes the soap, said: "We can confirm that Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to EastEnders.

"We do not comment on individual matters."