"This language is entirely unacceptable and in no way reflects the values or standards we hold and expect at the BBC" ...

The actor said there was ‘no excuse’ for the comment and that he ‘did not fully understand the derogatory term’ ...

Jamie Borthwick is reported to have made the offensive remark on a phone video while the cast were at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

The 1 Club returned tonight (June 7) with a special episode for Soccer Aid and Clarke Carlisle won £100,000 after getting the 1 question correct.