September 14th 2024.
The premiere of the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing was met with a shocking revelation that left a sour taste in the mouths of some of the contestants. EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, who had previously won the Christmas special, was accused of being a "cheat" by fellow celebrity contestant Wynne Evans.
As Jamie was being introduced by host Tess Daly, she mentioned his previous experience on the show during the Christmas special. Before she could even finish her sentence, Wynne interjected with a cough and the word "cheat." The rest of the line-up was taken aback, with co-host Claudia Winkleman covering her mouth in shock and comedian Chris McCausland jokingly calling Jamie a hero.
But the jokes didn't stop there. Towie's Pete Wicks, known for his deadpan and sarcastic humor, also took a jab at Jamie. When Claudia asked if he was fully committed to the show, Pete replied with a laugh, "I'm in for a penny, in for a pound Pete. I'm never gonna be here again, am I? Unless I'm Jamie." The other contestants applauded his joke and Claudia laughed before Pete blew a kiss to Jamie, showing that it was all in good fun.
However, not everyone was amused by Jamie's signing. Some viewers even went as far as to say he should be kicked off the show for his previous experience. But Jamie has been paired with new pro dancer Michelle Tsiakkas this season, while his former partner Nancy Xu is now dancing with X Factor winner Shayne Ward.
Michelle, who joined the Strictly cast a few years back, expressed her excitement to finally have a celebrity partner, calling it a dream come true. And Jamie, who has been playing Jay Brown on EastEnders since 2006, believes his years of drama experience will serve him well in the competition.
He's particularly looking forward to performing the Argentine Tango, as it's a dance that requires a lot of drama. And with the show now officially underway, the celebrities and their professional partners are working tirelessly to perfect their routines for the judges and the millions of viewers at home.
In addition to the drama on the dance floor, there was also some behind-the-scenes drama as Amy Dowden returned to the show after taking a year off for breast cancer treatment. She's now paired with JLS pop star JB Gill. And Aljaž Škorjanec, who took a brief hiatus from the show, is back and paired with Love Islander Tasha Ghouri.
With the competition heating up, everyone is working hard to bring their best performances to the stage every week. And while the BBC declined to comment on the controversy surrounding Jamie's participation, we can't wait to see what this season of Strictly Come Dancing has in store for us.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
