EASTENDERS actor Jamie Borthwick went out for dinner with his late co-star Barbara Windsor’s husband Scott amid his driving ban drama.
The soap star — who plays Jay Brown — upset bosses by picking up a six-month driving ban.
Jamie, 27, is now struggling to make the 72-mile round trip between his home and work.
A source close to Jamie, who joined the soap in 2006 aged 12, said: “EastEnders bosses are furious. It’s not a good look.
“If soap bosses lay on a driver for him, then other stars will want the same.”
Talks between the actor and producers are continuing. But sources said Jamie would be “left to his own devices”.
He lives in East London and the BBC soap’s set is at Borehamwood, Herts.
Jamie was banned by JPs in Romford, East London, last week having hit the maximum 12 penalty points after landing two speeding fines.
The 27-year-old took his mind off his troubles out for dinner in Scott’s restaurant in Mayfair, London, with widower Scott, 59.
The pair were seen embracing in a hug as they said their goodbyes and headed off home.
Scott was left heartbroken by EastEnders legend Barbara’s death in 2020.
The 83-year-old passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
