EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick has emerged as the winner of this year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown in the popular soap, impressed the judges with his Quickstep alongside professional partner Nancy Xu. The 29-year-old triumphed over other celebrities including Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan and rugby player Danny Cipriani.
Tipped for Next Series
Following his victory, insiders have revealed that Borthwick is now being considered for a spot in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. Producers are reportedly keen to have the EastEnders star join the main competition, given his popularity and success on the dancefloor. Borthwick's schedule will need to be taken into consideration, but there is hope that he can find a way to participate.
Previous Festive Contestants
It is not uncommon for celebrities who have taken part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special to go on and compete in the regular series. Past contestants like Helen Skelton, Fern Britton, Simon Webbe, and Matt Goss have all made the transition from the festive edition to the main show. Given Borthwick's talent and charm, it wouldn't be surprising to see him follow in their footsteps.
