Bobby Brazier, the son of Big Brother star Jade Goody, is to join the cast of EastEnders. In the BBC soap opera he will play Freddie Slater, the son of Maureen 'Little Mo' Slater (previously played by Kacey Ainsworth).
The role marks Bobby's first foray into acting having worked as a model over the last couple of years. He has started filming on EastEnders and his first scenes are set to air in the autumn. He joins returning cast member Shane Richie in new executive producer Chris Clenshaw's vision for the popular programme. You can read more about Shane's return as Alfie Moon here.
A bundle of energy and a truckload of trouble, Freddie Slater has been described as having "a heart of gold but can’t help getting himself into mischief". While Freddie is sweet like his mum he certainly isn’t shy and manages to cause a stir wherever he goes.
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Upon getting the role 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.”
Clenshaw added: “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.”
Bobby is the son of presenter Jeff Brazier and Big Brother star Jade Goody who died in 2009 aged 27 after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Jade was an avid fan of EastEnders and in 2006 reportedly petitioned two of its stars to talk to their bosses about securing her a role during a chance meeting at V Festival.
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