BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025 EastEnders fans dismayed by 'abrupt' disappearance as soap airs Jay's off-screen exit Jay's off to see his grandpa Jamie Borthwick Jay Brown Share By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025 EastEnders revealed the whereabouts of Jay Brown in EastEnders last night (Wednesday, September 17), as his off-screen exit picked up pace. The BBC axed actor Jamie Borthwick earlier this month, in the wake of his Strictly Come Dancing scandal. This leaves the fate of Jay up in the air – with Jamie no longer returning to the soap, any exit will have to occur off-screen. EastEnders shared where Jay is last night, with Lauren revealing to Peter how he’d gone to take care of granddad Bert, who has fallen ill. While the soap has yet to address his more permanent exit, it’s likely that he won’t ever be back from Bert. Lauren revealed that Jay’s gone to see his grandpa (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans express shock at Jay Brown’s ‘abrupt’ off-screen exit As the soap aired this latest update, fans shared their thoughts on Jay’s sudden departure. “Jay had to visit his sick grandad has to be the worst send off for a long term character ever,” wrote one fan on X. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “Jay’s grandad is sick is the best they can do to write him out? He hasn’t mentioned his grandad in years,” said another. A third remarked: “Jay getting the Beppe Di Marco special with this off screen exit when got a pack of crisps from the cafe and left because his mum was sick then died.” “Omg I don’t even clock this was them explaining why Jay isn’t around, since his exit was so abrupt,” said a fourth. Jay’s last appearance aired in August (Credit: BBC) Jay’s final scene on EastEnders revealed Jay’s final scene actually aired last month, in a low-key sequence in the market. As Nicola looked on, she watched as Jay helped tie Lexi’s shoelace – head full of thoughts of her relationship with her own father. This scene, which aired on Tuesday, August 19, is the last time Jay was seen on the soap. With EastEnders typically filming six to eight weeks in advance of airing, it’s likely that this scene was shot shortly before he was suspended. Soon after, the BBC revealed that Jamie Borthwick would not resume work. 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 18 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 18 2025
