EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick introduces new arrival to fans in adorable post
EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick is enjoying his new role as he celebrates becoming a proud uncle.
The BBC soap star, 29, introduced his newborn niece to fans online on Tuesday, promising the youngest member of his family "we're going to have some laughs kids" as he shared an adorable black and white snap of himself doting on the tot with his 326,000 Instagram followers.
Jamie, best known for playing Jay Brown in EastEnders, was flooded with messages of congratulations from fans, famous friends and co-stars - many calling him "Uncle Jamie" underneath the update. Jamie's full picture caption reads: "She don’t know how lucky she is I’m her uncle! … Nahh I don’t know how lucky I am she’s my Niece [love heart emoji] welcome to the family RSC! We’re gonna have some laughs kid I tell ya!"
Jamie Borthwick is loving his latest role as a proud uncle to his baby niece (Instagram/ @jamie_b10)
His EastEnders co-stars and friends rushed to congratulate the new uncle on his news (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Jamie's co-star Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater, was one of the first to comment on his sweet post, penning: "Uncle J [love heart emoji]." James Farrer added: "IT’S TIME. Wonderful times to come for you all my bruva." One thoughtful fan told the star: "Huge congratulations to Jamie on becoming an uncle! This marks the beginning of a wonderful journey filled with love, laughter, and the joys of watching a new life bloom within the family. Wishing Jamie and his family all the best as they embrace this special role!"
Uncle Jamie's happy news in his personal life follows the soap star teasing some big developments for his character in Albert Square. Speaking earlier this month, the Jay Brown actor hinted about an upcoming storyline for his character Jay Brown following the tragic death of the car lot owner's wife Lola Pearce.
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Grieving Jay hasn't appeared much on screens since the death of Lola in May this year following her brain cancer diagnosis – however in scenes which aired last night on the soap he was seen meeting a new character, who had a striking resemblance to his late wife. EastEnders viewers then watched a heartbroken Jay saying goodbye to Lola amongst her family, friends and Walford residents at her emotional funeral.
Since Lola was laid to rest not much has been seen of Jay, who has moved in with Ben and Callum alongside his newly-adopted daughter Lexi. But Jamie recently suggested that could be about to change, following a text conversation with the soap's boss Chris Clenshaw, who is EastEnders' executive producer.
Jamie told Inside Soap magazine at the star of this month: "Until recently I've never gone out of my way to seriously suggest a storyline to the writers. I'll always drop a bit of banter, but just the other day, for the first time, I did actually text Chris Clenshaw. A seed was planted, it wasn't pooh-poohed, so watch this space! If it comes to fruition, I will let you know – I will say, 'See! Remember when I said about the story? This is the story!'"
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