Jade Goody’s son Bobby is fulfilling one of late mum’s wishes as he bags huge role on EastEnders

22nd July 2022

JADE Goody’s son Bobby Brazier has fulfilled one of his late mum’s last wishes after he bagged a HUGE role on EastEnders.

The young actor is set to make his debut on the BBC soap in scenes which are scheduled to air later this summer.

Bobby is due to star in EastEnders later this year

EastEnders fan Jade tragically passed away in 2009

Bobby, 19, is due to take on the role of Freddie Slater, the son of Maureen “Little Mo” Slater, who was last seen in Walford in 2006.

The youngster and his mother waved goodbye to Albert Square in dramatic scenes as they headed to start a new life.

Now, Bobby’s character Freddie is set to return to EastEnders – with show bosses ready for him to cause “mischief”.

It means that Bobby has fulfilled one of his late mum Jade’s final wishes that she made before she passed away aged 27 in 2009.

EastEnders fan Jade, who died from cervical cancer, reportedly told two of the shows’ stars to talk to bosses about getting her involved.

Speaking to former stars Kara Tointon and James Alexandrou at the V Festival in 2006, she was heard saying she’d “love a part”.

“I love EastEnders. Oh, please talk to your bosses. I’d love a part on the show,” she reportedly said at the festival.

A source went on to tell HOAR: “She’s always wanted to be in EastEnders. It’s one of her favourite shows. She’d love to be a barmaid or stallholder.”

Despite her “flattering” interest, a spokesperson for the show confirmed that there were “no plans to ask her on”.

Kate Lawler, who appeared alongside Jade as contestants in 2002’s Big Brother, said of Bobby’s new role: “Jade would be so proud.

“I can just see Bobby being in EastEnders. His dad’s got that kind of accent and I can imagine him sounding like him.”

Model Bobby is the son of TV presenter Jeff Brazier, 43, and Jade, who tragically died of cancer in 2009.

He said of his new role, which is due to air later this year,: “I’m really excited to be joining the cast of EastEnders – so far it’s been perfect.

“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.”