BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 As soap airs Jamie Borthwick's last scene, BBC iPlayer early release 'confirms' fate of Jay Brown Where's Jay? Jamie Borthwick Jay Brown Share By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 WARNING: This article contains spoilers for tonight’s episode of EastEnders, which is streaming now on BBC iPlayer but has not yet aired on BBC One – in which the fate of Jay Brown is ‘confirmed,’ following its final Jamie Borthwick scene. With the BBC having axed Jamie Borthwick following his recent Strictly scandal, fans have wondered what this means for Jay Brown. The soap ‘confirmed’ the status of missing Jay today (Wednesday, September 17) as a scene with Lauren Branning revealed his current whereabouts. But where is Jay? Where’s Jay? (Credit: BBC) EastEnders reveals Jay Brown’s whereabouts in early release In today’s episode, Peter paid Lauren a visit at the car lot. As they discussed Louie’s birthday, Lauren revealed that she was covering for Jay in his absence. And where is Jay? With his grandfather, Bert Atkinson. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “I’m here on my own, ain’t I?” Lauren said. “Jay, his granddad’s got sick. So he’s had to go see him.” Jay’s grandfather, Bert, left the soap in 2007, after Jay reunited with his dad, Jase Dyer. He made a brief return in 2017, on the nine-year anniversary of Jase’s death. The soap has not yet shared how it will deal with Jay’s more permanent exit. Was this Jay’s last scene? (Credit: BBC) Has Jamie Borthwick made his final EastEnders appearance? With the soap typically airing six to eight weeks after filming, it’s likely that Jay’s final scene on the soap has already played out. On Tuesday, August 19, viewers briefly saw Jay in the market, helping tie Lexi’s shoelace. In this low-key scene, Nicola looked on as she remembered her own dad. It’s likely that this was one of the last scenes actor Jamie shot before the BBC suspended him for using a slur against disabled people while behind the scenes on the Strictly set. While he was set to resume work on EastEnders, the BBC subsequently revealed that he would not be returning. In reference to the news, a spokesperson told The Sun: “We can confirm that Jamie Borthwick will not be returning to EastEnders. We do not comment on individual matters.” Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 17 2025
