Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier gives thumbs up alongside co-star after landing EastEnders role

When your dad is a presenter and your mum became a household name following her stints on reality TV, there’s no surprise that Bobby Brazier was going to follow in their showbiz footsteps.The 19-year-old is walking onto one of the UK’s biggest soaps next week as EastEnders' latest heartthrob Freddie Slater, and we can hardly wait. Especially after OK! got an invite down to Albert Square to chat to Bobby about his new role – plus a sneaky tour around the set! Here, Bobby – the son of Jeff Brazier, 43, and Jade Goody, who passed away in 2009, tells us all about what trouble Freddie will be bringing to the Square when he joins the show to look for his dad. Hi, Bobby! What’s the reaction been to the announcement that you were joining EastEnders? There’s been a lot of love and support, I’ve been very lucky.

Bobby Brazier has praised his "welcoming" EastEnders family ahead of his debut on the hit BBC One soap in autumn. It was announced in July that the 19-year-old, who is the son of the late Jade Goody, will be joining Albert Square as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater. And now Bobby, whose father is Jeff Brazier, has praised the "welcoming" EastEnders cast and crew, especially Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater.

EastEnders stars Bobby Brazier and Ellie Dadd were pictured having a blast after wrapping up filming for the day. The newcomers, who play Freddie Slater and Amy Mitchell respectively, were all smiles as they left the studios where the BBC One soap is filmed. The pair smiled for photographers as they enjoyed the good weather after finishing up on set.

Jade Goody’s son Bobby Brazier has joined the cast of BBC Eastenders and has been spotted filming his debut scenes. Bobby, 19, is the eldest son of the late reality TV star Jade Goody and TV presenter Jeff Brazier. The dashing young model and actor was revealed to be heading for the Square this week, with his first appearance on the soap set to air this autumn as he joins the cast as Little Mo's son Freddie.

Bobby Brazier has reportedly split from his influencer girlfriend Liberty Love, 21, ahead of making his EastEnders debut.The 19-year-old is said to have parted ways after making their relationship public in May. It appears both the model and actor and his ex-girlfriend have now unfriended each other on Instagram as well as removed photographs of the pair together. Liberty, who is the daughter of director and DJ Don Letts, has also so far failed to publicly congratulate her ex on his new EastEnders role as Little Mo’s son "chaotic" Freddie Slater.

EastEnders was announced this week - is said to have gone his separate ways from influencer Liberty, 21, just two months after they went public with their relationship. Bobby and Liberty have ave unfollowed each other on social media and removed all pictures of one another from their accounts.  Liberty failed to congratulate Bobby on his new EastEnders job and they did not celebrate her birthday together last week, according to The Sun.

Bobby Brazier has announced that he will be joining the EastEnders cast. But many viewers may not know who his famous parents are.

Bobby Brazier has split from his girlfriend - the same week his new role on BBC EastEnders was confirmed. Jade Goody's son Bobby is joining EastEnders in his acting debut. But he has split from girlfriend Liberty Love.

EastEnders in his acting debut. Dad Jeff gave his take on it. The 19-year-old lad will play Freddie Slater, son of Maureen "Little Mo" Slater.

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Jeff Brazier has broken his silence as his son joins BBC EastEnders. Jeff and Jade Goody's son Bobby is joining EastEnders in his acting debut. The 19-year-old will play Freddie Slater, son of Maureen "Little Mo" Slater.

Jeff Brazier has shared his pride about son Bobby joining the cast of EastEnders. Bobby, 19, is making his acting debut and he has the joined the BBC One soap's cast as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater with scenes set to air in autumn. After the exciting news was announced, Jeff took to his social media to reveal his pride, while also admitting that Bobby’s character being called Freddie is a bit confusing, as Bobby’s real-life bother is called Freddie.

in Harlow, Essex, has been spotted filming scenes that are planned to air this summer. Freddie returns having abandoned the new life he left for 16 years ago, on a path for potential heartbreak as he steps back into Albert Square as an 18-year-old. Speaking on the role, Bobby beamed: “I’m really excited to be joining the cast of EastEnders – so far it’s been perfect.