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Strictly star Jamie Borthwick sparks ‘fix’ row following praise from judges and Christmas special win

Strictly Come Dancing has found itself embroiled in a new controversy surrounding EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick.

Jamie’s performance has sparked speculation that he will be taking home the Glitterball Trophy (Credit: BBC) Jamie – who is familiar to many as Jay Brown from EastEnders – donned a vibrant feather boa and danced his way to a top score of 30 with his routine to the classic Elton John hit I’m Still Standing on Saturday (October 5). Jamie Borthwick wowed the Strictly judges with his quickstep (Credit: BBC) However, the reception on social media has been mixed, with some viewers expressing skepticism over what they perceive as an ‘unfair advantage’. One viewer articulated their concern online: “The judges mentioning the glitterball after Jamie’s quickstep – the dance that won him the Christmas special last year.

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