Who is Jamie Borthwick? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestant and EastEnders legend
Jamie is swapping Albert Square for the dancefloor.
Strictly Come Dancing is now at the halfway mark, and the celebrities and their professional partners continue to move on the dancefloor each week, in the hopes of impressing the judges and those watching along at home.
During Week 8, Jamie Borthwick and his professional partner Michelle Tsiakkas performed a Tango to Do I Wanna Know? by Artic Monkeys. Jamie labelled this style of dance his "dream".
However, their performance sadly didn't live up to the judges' expectations, earning 30 points and placing them second to last on the leaderboard, just above Shayne and Nancy.
Shirley said: "This didn't quite work for me, your balance was off and there is too much tension in your body." Anton agreed: "You have wonderful lines and quality, but relax."
Thankfully, the public enjoyed their performance and they escaped the dreaded dance-off this week.
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 Blackpool special, will they reclaim their top spot?
As the pair get ready for Week 9, 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
What is Jamie Borthwick dancing to in Week 9 on Strictly?
Jamie and dance partner Michelle will be dancing the Jive to The Ketchup Song by Las Ketchup in the ninth live show of the 2024 season.
What has Jamie Borthwick said about joining Strictly 2024?
While Jamie has taken to the Strictly dancefloor 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!"
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Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 16th November at 6:45pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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Aaliyah Harry
