Freddy Brazier, the son of late Big Brother star Jade Goody and TV presenter Jeff Brazier, has revealed he is set to become a father at just 20 years old.
The aspiring model is expecting a baby with an ex-girlfriend, marking what would have been Jade’s first grandchild since her death from cervical cancer in 2009.
The news comes after a turbulent year for Freddy, who was seen clashing with his father on the BBC hit Celebrity Race Across the World. Millions watched the father and son argue over family issues during their 30-day trek, but the pregnancy has now brought the pair back together.
A close friend said the shock news “has blindsided him and been one of the things that has really brought him and his dad back together. But it’s devastating that Jade isn’t here to see it.”
Jeff, who has worked as a parenting expert on This Morning, is said to be “extremely supportive” and has vowed to guide Freddy through the challenges of young fatherhood. Other relatives have also stepped in to help.
Freddy’s relationship with the baby’s mother was previously rocky, with heated rows and even police involvement, but the pair have spoken about putting their differences aside to co-parent.
His personal struggles have also made headlines. Just this week, Freddy accused his grandmother Jackiey Budden of introducing him to cannabis when he was only 12. Speaking on his podcast, he admitted: “My nan is definitely the person who introduced me to reefer and got me hooked. I’ve been smoking since I was 12, I’ve been to rehab, I’ve been sectioned. There’s been a real journey and it’s been a tough one.”
Jackiey has firmly denied the claims, insisting: “It just isn’t true at all – I can’t believe he’d say that.”
For fans who fell in love with Freddy on Celebrity Race Across the World, the news of his baby brings both joy and sadness: a poignant reminder of Jade’s absence, but also the start of a new chapter for her family.
