Ben Shephard distracted his Instagram followers after sharing a rare photo of his wife in celebration of his birthday.
25.11.2023 - 17:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bobby Brazier has been dazzling the Strictly Come Dancing audience with his beaming smile and infectious personality ever since he stepped foot in the ballroom with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell.
Before his success in the BBC One dance contest, the 20-year-old British model and actor was becoming best known for his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders. He joined the BBC One soap last year as the son of Maureen 'Little Mo' Slater and after just 12 months in the role, he bagged his first major award, the 'Rising Star' gong, at the National Television Awards.
But Bobby is also known for another, tragic reason - being the eldest son of famous mum Jade Goody who sadly passed away aged 27 in 2009 when he was just five years old. She rose to fame on Big Brother and became a household name but tragically died of cervical cancer.
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His dad is TV presenter Jeff Brazier, who was in a relationship with Jade fromm 2002 to 2004, and who brought him and younger brother Freddie up. Bobby has previously revealed how he was too young to have any lasting memories of his mum.
In an interview with The Times, recalling his memories of Jade, Bobby said: "Not a whole lot. Maybe memories of memories. I'm always being told about her and what she meant to people. I guess I know my mum through other people's memories of my mum."
When asked if he "misses" Jade, the teenager poignantly replied: "I don’t. Because I don’t feel like I was with her long enough to miss
Ben Shephard distracted his Instagram followers after sharing a rare photo of his wife in celebration of his birthday.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has been hit with bad news ahead of this weekend's final of the BBC dancing competition as bookies predict he's set to lose out on the Glitterball Trophy to another rival contestant.
Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has apparently 'banned' a relative from coming to watch him in the studio because of a feud.The EastEnders actor, 20, who is partnered with professional dancer Dianne Buswell, is competing in the semi-final on Saturday and his dad Jeff Brazier, brother Freddie and step-mum Kate are likely to be watching on in the audience. But, ahead of the show, it's been claimed that Bobby has only had his immediate family supporting him in the studio throughout the series due to a long-running argument between Jeff and his grandmother Jackiey Budden, his late mother Jade Goody's mum. A source told the Sun: "There is a lot of friction between the Brazier side of the family and Jackiey for several long-standing reasons.
Dianne Buswell has given Strictly Come Dancing fans a dose of 'reality' as she gave fans a different look at her most recent transformation for the show. Last week, the professional dancer returner to the ballroom with celebrity dance partner Bobby Brazier.
Janette Manrara was flooded with the same comment as she shared an adorable new snap of her baby daughter. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer has been enjoying some time with her mum after she flew from Miami to help her daughter and husband Aljaz Skorjanec.
Bobby Brazier has said it was a "privilege" to honour his late mother Jade Goody on Strictly Come Dancing last week after his tribute left the judges, viewers and his dad, Jeff Brazier, in tears. The EastEnders actor performed a couple’s choice dance with professional partner Dianne Buswell.
Jeff Brazier often asks for advice from the spirit of his late ex-partner, tragic Jade Goody. The 44 year old TV presenter – and dad to Strictly Come Dancing competitor Bobby Brazier – believes that Big Brother star Jade's spirit watches over their sons and sends secret signs to them, such as feathers. Jade tragically died at the age of 27 in 2009 after a battle with cervical cancer.
Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell has shared a message from her dad after he was forced to miss attending Saturday's live show (December 2) due to chemotherapy treatment. The 34-year-old dancer recently confirmed her dad was unwell and later revealed plans for her family to come visit her in the UK had been put on hold.
Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has shared the toll the show is having on him physically before sending a fresh message to fans. The EastEnders star and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell are currently preparing for the quarter-finals of the BBC One dance contest this Saturday (December 2).
One of the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples has been dealt a huge blow ahead of this week's show - as it has been claimed they 'won't make the final'. This weekend the BBC One dance contest enters week eleven which is not only the quarter-finals, but also the much-loved Musicals week. And the final five couples are ready to take to the dancefloor in the hope of impressing the judges and the voting public before the semi-finalists are revealed with the Glitterball trophy now well and truly in sight.
Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has opened up about her battle with cancer, admitting she feels "angry" and doesn't want "looks of sympathy". The 33 year old professional dancer, who also lives with Crohn's Disease, was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and had to undergo a mastectomy and chemotherapy. Amy shared her journey with fans on social media, saying: "I never asked [for] this to happen to me.
The former Strictly professional dancer James Jordan has shared how he felt when he watched Bobby Brazier perform his tribute dance to his late mum Jade Goody on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing.
Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk was supported by fellow dancing stars as she celebrated becoming a British citizen. The dancer, who was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia joined the cast of Strictly in 2018.
Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier has revealed that viewers could see him shed a few tears during his upcoming Couple's Choice performance with partner Dianne Buswell on Saturday 25 November. The EastEnders star, who was in last weekend's dance-off, joined Dianne on the It Takes Two sofa alongside show host Fleur East where they spoke about their upcoming dance.The pair revealed that they'd be dancing to This Woman's Work, as covered by R&B musician Maxwell.
Strictly's Vito Coppola has a colourful love life - rumours about Helen Skelton, an affair with a co-star and a possible 'romance' with his current dance partner, Ellie Leach. Vito joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 after being on the Italian version where he had a fling with his co-star. The talented dancer, 31, born in Naples, is currently causing a stir with Coronation Street star Ellie, 22.
Dianne Buswell and Bobby Brazier found themselves in the Strictly Come Dancing dance-off on Sunday night's show - the first time they have been in the bottom two all series.They were up against Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington, but ultimately, Bobby and Dianne were unanimously saved by the judges. But it all seemed a bit much for Dianne, 34, who had tears streaming down her face and was struggling to hold it together as she clung tightly to Bobby, 20, as he wrapped a protective and supportive arm around her.
With Strictly Come Dancing heading to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom this weekend, it appears that dancing fever has well and truly taken over the seaside town.
Fans of Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier should brace themselves for heartbreak as his supposed secret girlfriend is revealed - and she's set to cheer him up in Blackpool this weekend. Bobby has allegedly been dating stunning fashion consultant Boadecia Evans for months and is even thought to be the beautiful brunette he was spotted kissing at last year's National Television Awards. He was seen locking lips on the dancefloor at the after party with a girl that looked very similar.
BBC Strictly's Bobby Brazier, who is impressing audiences with his moves on Strictly Come Dancing, has shared a heartbreaking reason why he 'doesn't miss' his late mum Jade Goody. The 20 year old EastEnders actor, partnered with Dianne Buswell for this year's competition, has been raised by his father, Jeff Brazier, alongside his younger brother, Freddie, after their mum, former Big Brother star Jade Goody, tragically passed away from cervical cancer in 2009, aged just 27. Bobby was only five when his mum died and he revealed in an interview with The Face that he doesn't miss her because he feels he wasn't with her long enough.