Who is Jamie Borthwick? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestant and EastEnders legend

The pair scored a respectable 33 points, however some fans have noted on social media that the judges have, at times, been quite harsh on the pair, however Jamie understands where its coming from.

During his latest appearance on It Takes Two, the EastEnders actor explained: "I think they, especially at this stage in the comp[etition], they do want the standard to be very high because the standard is very high. If you aren't maybe delivering that perfection they are going to notice that."

He added: "But, look, Strictly is next to impossible, learning a routine in two days, because it is two days by the time you do everything else – it's two days!

"You know, doing all that, doing another job blah, blah, blah, so I feel like we are all giving it our absolute best. I am certainly more than happy with everything that we have done."

In previous weeks, the duo have been closer to the top of the leaderboard, but in the last two weeks, we have seen a slight dip in scores. As we enter the 10th week, will they reclaim their top spot?

As the pair get ready for Week 10, read on for everything you need to know about Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestant Jamie Borthwick, and to find out what he has said about joining the show.

Who is Jamie Borthwick?

Age: 30

Instagram: @jamie_b10

Job: Actor

Jamie Borthwick is an actor best known for his role as Jay Brown in the BBC soap EastEnders, a role he has starred in since 2006, at just 12 years old.

He has also had small roles in comedy Not Going Out and also appeared in a TV production of Oliver! which starred his EastEnders co-star Shane Richie.

This won't be the 30-year-old's first go at wowing on the dancefloor, as he previously appeared on a Strictly Christmas special last year, when he was partnered with professional dancer Nancy Xu.

He was so good that the pair were crowned that year's winners, and he modestly said: "This is great. It's been a wonderful experience, but we're all winners here."

Jamie Borthwick's Strictly journey so far

Scoreboard

Week 1: (6+6+5+6) = 23

Week 2: (6+7+7+7) = 27

Week 3: Quickstep (8+8+7+7) = 30

Week 4: Salsa (8+9+9+8) = 34

Week 5: Paso Doble (9+10+10+10) = 39

Week 6: American Smooth (9+10+10+9) = 38

Week 7: Samba (7+8+8+8) = 31

Week 8: Tango (7-8=7=8) = 30

Week 9: Jive (8+8+8+9) = 33

What is Jamie Borthwick dancing to in Week 10 on Strictly?

Jamie and dance partner Michelle will be dancing the Foxtrot to Stand By Me by Ben E King in the 10th live show of the 2024 season.

What has Jamie Borthwick said about joining Strictly 2024?

While Jamie has taken to the Strictly dance floor before, the full show will no doubt have treats in store for him!

In a statement announcing the news, Jamie said: "I had a ball doing the Strictly Christmas special last year, so when I was asked to join for this series, it was the easiest yes!

"This is a fresh challenge, and it will be so different to be learning a new dance every week and for the public to have their say.

"I’m hoping to be salsa-ing around Albert Square in no time, and I’ll be asking my Walford Strictly alumni for some words of wisdom. See you on the dance floor!"

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 23rd November at 7:05pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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