Bobby Brazier made his debut as Freddie Slater on EastEnders this week, arriving in Walford as the son of Little Mo.
The 19-year-old son of the late Jade Goody saw his character turn up in Albert Square and begin watching his mum’s ex-husband Billy Mitchell.
Bobby appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday morning, following his soap debut to talk with entertainment reporter Richard Arnold, who asked whether his dad Jeff Brazier had given him any showbiz tips.
“No!” Bobby laughed. “But he’s happy I’m working consistently and earning and paying rent.”
Richard replied: “You’re the spit of your mum as well. I remember your mum, as millions do. What do you think she would make of the whole acting caper for you now?”
Bobby said she would be “proud”, adding: “Why wouldn’t she be? Anyone that loves me and cares about me – all my friends and my family – they’re all proud and they’re supporting so I’m sure – well I know – she’d be the same.”
On being a Slater and how it differs from his own family, Bobby said: “It’s not too different! It feels like home. I feel like a Slater.”
Of his new role, he explained: “This is completely different to anything I’ve done before. I’ve never acted before. I’ve been thrown in the deep end a bit but I’d like to say I’m swimming.
“There were nerves but everyone made me so comfortable straight away literally from the first scene.”
This comes after his dad Jeff paid a touching tribute after his EastEnders debut as cheeky chappy Freddie.
Writing on Instagram, proud dad Jeff said: “So proud. A wonderful moment for the whole family and anyone that has had this kids back through it all. Thank you for supporting my children.”
Bobby's character, Freddie, was last seen in Walford in May 2006 when he and Little Mo left to start a new life away from Walford.
Bobby said ‘so far it’s been perfect’ and described his venture into the soap world as 'a blessing' when sharing his career news on Instagram.
Bobby said: “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.”
