Bobby Brazier's sweet admission about Jeff Brazier after winning big at NTA's
06.09.2023 - 21:35
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Bobby Brazier has shared that he wanted to 'cry' and 'run to his dad' after he won the huge gong at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night.
The 20-year-old - who is due to make his Strictly Come Dancing debut when it returns to television - scooped the impressive Best Rising Star award. The actor won the award for his role as Freddie Slater in the long-running BBC One soap brought the audience at London's 02 stadium to silence when he accepted the prestigious award reports the Mirror.
Bobby credited his father, Jeff, gushing that he has always been his biggest supporter, with his motto being 'Because I can'. He also praised his 'beautiful' EastEnders family for moulding him into a talented actor.
As he collected the coveted gong, the camera's panned to Bobby's dad Jeff who could be seen sobbing with pride as his son delivered a poignant acceptance speech. As he sobbed, EastEnders star Molly Rainford comforted him with a hug.
Speaking to The Mirror after his win, Bobby admitted that after his name was called as the Best Rising Star, all he wanted to do was cry and hug his beloved dad.
"I feel so privileged and I feel like I'm a very little part of this award. I'm blessed. My dad cried, I think I'm going to cry when I see him. I just want to go and give him a hug now to be honest. I just want to go and hand this award to my dad, because all because of him," Bobby gushed.
As he opened up about who has been his biggest mentor on the set of the soap, Bobby revealed his close bond with Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater on the BBC One soap.
"Everyone has been an amazing mentor but all for different reasons - either as an actor or a person. There's so many, but Lacey Turner is one of my best friends on and off screen.