Strictly’s Jamie Borthwick reveals why he’s NOT on a sex ban during show amid rumours of romance with EastEnders co-star
It comes after a series of cosy snaps with his EastEnders colleague
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Jamie Borthwick has admitted he’s not on a sex ban during training – amid rumours linking him with his EastEnders co-star.
The Jay Brown actor, 30 – who has starred on the BBC soap since 2006 – has been linked to Jazzy Phoenix, 24, since December.
Now Strictly Come Dancing‘s new recruit Jamie – who is part of the 2024 line up for the show’s 20th anniversary series – has opened up on his training prep.
He denied switching up his lifestyle to accommodate the hectic training schedule and said: “‘No booze ban for me.
“I’ve never drunk ever in my life and no one loves me, so I can’t do a sex ban!
“No bans for me, just loads of food.”
The London lad previously addressed his expected Strictly fan base.
He told : “A load of mums, which’ll be great.
“Oh, my mum loves it. My nan loves it.”
He added: “The EastEnders fan base is everything from children to great grandparents so that’s great.
“But as long as everyone all across the hall is happy and having fun, then we’re happy.”
It comes after fans suggested he was loved-up with Jazzy.
They often appear on each others’ social media and have been spotted hanging out together away from the show.
Jazzy played Jay’s love interest Nadine Keller before her exit in May.
Previously, the duo posed for a selfie, with the blonde actress captioning it: “The weekly gossip = complete.”
They again sparked rumours they were dating as Jazzy shared a photo of her resting her head on Jamie’s shoulder.
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This prompted one to speculate: “They would make a great couple,” while another posted: “Are they an item?”
Jazzy has also been linked to EastEnders co-star Bobby Brazier, who plays Freddie Slater on the soap.
