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EastEnders' Jamie Borthwick breaks his silence on the Strictly curse as he hits back at claims he is romantically involved with pro partner Michelle Tsiakkas


Jamie Borthwick batted away suggestions he may be romantically involved with Strictly Come Dancing partner Michelle Tsiakkas as he insisted they are like 'siblings'.

For years, the BBC show has sparked many an off-screen romance between celebrities and their professional partners, with some even leaving their spouses to pursue these relationships - prompting the name the 'Strictly curse'. Jamie Borthwick batted away suggestions he may be romantically involved with Strictly Come Dancing partner Michelle Tsiakkas as he insisted they are like 'siblings' Dispelling any rumours of romance and the dreaded Strictly curse, the actor, 30, claimed his partner Michelle, 29, mothers him and he secretly idolises her boyfriend

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