Jade Goody’s son Bobby Brazier lands 'EastEnders' role

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22 Jul 2022, 09:14

Congratulations are in order to Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier after he has been cast in 'Eastenders'.

Bobby, now 19, was just 5-years-old when Jade died of cervical cancer.

Now he's set to play the role of Freddie Slater in the show, who is the son of Maureen 'Little Mo' Slater.

He described the experience so far as "perfect".

“I’m really excited to be joining the cast of EastEnders – so far it’s been perfect," said Bobby, who also has a modelling career.

"Everybody has been so beautiful to me and made settling in easier than I could’ve hoped."

“Stepping into the acting world has always been a vision of mine and doing that with EastEnders as a Slater is a blessing, I’m very grateful. Loving every minute of Freddie so far and can’t wait to see what’s in store for him in Walford.”

To make it even sweeter, his late mum Jade loved 'EastEnders'.

His first scenes are due to be aired later this summer.

Freddie was last seen in Walford in May 2006 when he and his mother left to start a new life.

Albert Square is ready to welcome back Freddie at 18, and he's described as "a bundle of energy and a truckload of trouble" and that although he has a heart of gold he "can’t help getting himself into mischief".

Executive producer Chris Clenshaw said: “Freddie Slater is a chaotic 18-year-old with a sensitive soul.

“A modern-day lad who’s in touch with his spiritual side. He’s philosophical, accepting, but full of mischief and makes mistakes.

“Bobby is an amazing young addition to the EastEnders cast who brings heart and humility to the role of Freddie Slater and I can’t wait for audiences to get to know him.”