Inside Jade Goody's mum Jackiey Budden's life now as she 'slams Jeff Brazier'

Roger Hawes has called ITV show My Mum, Your Dad "free therapy" following the tragic death of his wife Joanna 18 months ago.The 58 year old postman, who appeared on the new dating show along with his daughter Jess, 29, lost his beloved wife of 34 years last year to cancer and despite being reluctant to start dating again, agreed to appear on the ITV show. He's now opened up about his time on My Mum, Your Dad, admitting he "struggled" at the start of the process as he knew he was there for "different reasons" to all of the other single parents. "At the start I had struggled because I knew that I was in there for different reasons than everyone else.

Adam Thomas has seen his odds of winning Strictly Come Dancing dramatically plummet, just as viewers enjoy the first live show of the 2023 series.The ex-Emmerdale actor, 35, took to the iconic Strictly dance floor on Saturday night alongside professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk for the first time, but it looks like he really needs to impress viewers at home if he wants to bag the Glitterball trophy. In odds provided by William Hill to the Express, Adam and Luba's odds of winning the show have dropped, along with Zara McDermott, whose chances of being crowned the winner have also been slashed.

Bobby Brazier is already a front-runner in this year's Strictly Come Dancing and he hasn't even performed for the judges yet. The 20-year-old, who has been partner with Dianne Buswell in the dance contest, is a British model and actor best known for his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders.

Jeff Brazier shared an adorable snap to mark his youngest son Freddie’s 19th birthday - and it shows that Jade Goody’s friends are still a big part of her children’s lives.Taking to his Instagram account, the star praised his son for “making me a better man” and wished him a “wonderful 19th year.” He added that Freddie always “astounds me with his qualities and has taught me lessons in parenting that have helped me grow and adapt in ways I never thought possible.” Jeff explained that the picture, which features a group of friends and family grinning as they pose on the sofa, includes Freddie’s “godmums and some of his cousins.” The proud dad thanked all of the attendees, and said: “WOW does the boy have some strong, resourced & nurturing women around him. So confirming for him having them all in one place at the same time.” Jeff, 44, has two sons, 20-year-old Bobby and 19-year-old Freddie, with the late reality star, who tragically lost her battle against cervical cancer in 2009.

Paris Fury has taken to her Instagram to pay tribute to her mum, Lynda Mulroy. In a lengthy post, which was accompanied by numerous snaps, she called her “The best guide and teacher I could have wished for.” The mum of six penned: “Mam was the best guide and teacher I could have wished for.

It's been several months since the last series came to a glittering end and now it's finally that time of the year and from this weekend, we'll finally get to see the new crop of celebrities in action as Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens.

Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to the small screen this weekend and will feature a new wave of familiar faces learning to dance. The popular BBC One dance contest is back with its launch show on Saturday, September 16.

The 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner, with the new season scheduled to launch of BBC One on Saturday 16 September. A new set of celebrities are set to take to the iconic dance floor on the hit BBC One show, including Bobby Brazier, Les Dennis, Ellie Leach and Angela Scanlon. This year's pairings are yet to be revealed, with Strictly bosses being careful to keep them under wraps until the launch show.

Big Brother legend Jade Goody tragically died in March 2009 at the age of 27 following a battle with cervical cancer. She left behind her beloved boys Bobby and Freddie, who were aged just five and four at the time. Now, as he prepares to make his Strictly Come Dancing debut, Bobby Brazier has revealed what his late mum would think of him taking part in the BBC show.

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Bobby Brazier thinks his late mum Jade Goody would be 'proud' of him after taking home the Rising Star gong at the National Television Awards.

Presenter Jeff Brazier and his son Freddie have indulged in a bit of a pamper, after a whirlwind week for the family.There was plenty to celebrate, with Jeff's eldest son Bobby winning a National Television Award and starting his training for his appearance on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Bobby, who plays Freddie Slater in EastEnders, collected the Rising Star gong at the NTAs and dedicated the award to his dad.

Bobby Brazier says he will dedicate one of his Strictly Come Dancing performances to his late mother Jade Goody.

Jade Goody spent her finals days still caring for her son, even though she was drained after her ongoing struggle with terminal cancer.The Big Brother star was just 27 when she tragically passed away, leaving her two sons, Bobby and Freddie, behind.The boys, now aged 20 and 19 respectively, were her absolute world - Jade considered them her greatest achievement, despite plenty of her own successes after starring on the hit reality show. When Jade first found out about her cancer diagnosis, her first thoughts were about her boys - with Jade opting to undergo a painful procedure in a bid to cure her cancer so she could watch Bobby and Freddie grow up, the Mirror reports.

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier has revealed plans for a moving Strictly Come Dancing routine he may dedicate to his late mum Jade Goody. The 20 year old actor, who is an early favourite to scoop the Glitterball trophy on the hit BBC show, opened up on the songs he would like to dance to when he takes to the dancefloor later this month. And he revealed that he would ‘hope to make people cry’ with one performance.

Bobby Brazier scored a triumphant win at the National Television Awards.

Bobby Brazier was all smiles when he scooped the Rising Star trophy at last night's National Television Awards. The 20 year old actor – who plays Freddie Slater in BBC One soap EastEnders – was watched by his proud father, TV presenter Jeff Brazier, at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday, 5 September. And when Bobby paid tribute to the way he was parented by his dad, Jeff was seen getting emotional and wiping away tears.

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.

Bobby Brazier left his doting dad Jeff in tears last night when he accepted the award for Rising Star at the National Television Awards. As he took to the stage to accept his award at the glitzy event on 5 September, the EastEnders actor thanked his dad for all of his support of the past two decades. “This actually has very, very, very little to do with me and everything to do with my dad,” 20 year old Bobby explained.

Jeff Brazier is a TV presenter and the father of EastEnders star Bobby Brazier who he welcomed with the late Jade Goody. Father of two and TV presenter Jeff, 44, broke down in tears after his son Bobby, who plays Freddie Slater in EastEnders, accepted the award for Rising Star at the National Television Awards on Tuesday, 5 September. He was overcome with emotions as he watched his 20 year old son collect his award at the NTA's held at London's O2 Arena, which came with a heartfelt dedication to his proud father.