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Jamie Borthwick: EastEnders star suspended over 'unacceptable' language

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65% Informative

Jamie Borthwick suspended over 'unacceptable' language used on Strictly Come Dancing set.

BBC said his language was 'entirely unacceptable' and in no way reflects standards.

Disability charity Scope said he should reflect on what he said and educate himself.

The 30-year-old actor apologised for "any offence and upset".

VR Score

57

Informative language

50

Neutral language

32

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

45

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

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