EastEnders star Bobby Brazier has weighed in on the legal dispute surrounding his younger brother Freddy, saying he needs to ‘grow up’ a bit.
Last month, the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing finalist addressed rumours of a rift with his dad, Jeff Brazier, as he posted a heartfelt message on Instagram.
Speculation that he had ‘turned his back’ on the 46-year-old actor came after Freddy publicly admitted that he ‘doesn’t want to see’ his dad.
The pair are locked in a legal dispute to block the youngest son of Jade Goody from seeing his maternal grandmother, Jackiey Budden.
Freddy, 20, was reportedly spotted ‘smoking a joint’ with his nan — the star was due to enter rehab, having been addicted to smoking since the age of 12.
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Addressing his brother’s behaviour for the first time, Bobby told The Sun: ‘Freddy’s very sensitive and wants to please. And when he grows up a little bit that will serve him well.’
‘There are things I don’t like about him and there are things about me he doesn’t like. Freddy will be OK, I don’t know if he looks up to me, but I look up to him in many ways, but he’s a good boy.’
Meanwhile, in his own interview with the Daily Mail, Freddy claimed that he and Bobby ‘don’t speak much either’.
‘I sent him a message to wish him a happy birthday, but that’s it,’ he admitted.
‘I used to be the middleman between my dad and everyone. But now I can’t be bothered. I don’t care what happens.’
The outlet reported that Freddy has been living with Jackiey in her home in Bermondsey after ‘storming out’ of Jeff’s home in an argument.
An insider said: ‘Jeff was never going to keep Freddy away from his Nanny for very long – they’ve always had a strong bond.
‘Jeff may hate her for all sorts of reasons going back many years, but Freddy loves her very much.
They had a great time together, playing with her dog and catching up at her flat – where he has often stayed over the years. Whatever Jeff hoped to achieve with his legal efforts, it hasn’t worked.’
Freddy, whose mum died when he was only four years old, is said to be heading to Marbella for rehab as he couldn’t take getting clean ‘seriously’ while in the UK.
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Bobby is reportedly staying out of the feud as much as possible and has set his sights on Hollywood after announcing he is leaving EastEnders.
‘It’s mixed feelings,’ he told The Sun. ‘It’s been a wonderful three years and I’ve learned so much, so it feels like home. It’s like a family there.’
After a stint on Paramount TV series Curfew, Bobby is setting his sights on Hollywood and shared how Joaquin Phoenix is a particular hero of his.
‘I think he’s incredible,’ he shared of the Joker star. ‘Even to watch him on set would be amazing.’
Metro has reached out to Freddy and Jeff Brazier for comment.
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