EASTENDERS favourite Jamie Borthwick has been sensationally axed from the BBC soap after nearly two decades on Albert Square.
The 31-year-old, who joined the show as Jay Brown in 2006, was one of the longest-serving cast members still on the books.
But bosses have now told him his time in Walford is up.
In a shock move, BBC Studios confirmed the news.
A spokesperson said: “We can confirm that Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to EastEnders. We do not comment on individual matters.”