Freddy Brazier and his grandmother Jackiey Budden have MADE UP in the wake of their bust-up, as sources reveal the sweet reason why to KATIE HIND

by

Freddy Brazier has always shared a close bond with his grandmother, as she was his last remaining link to his mother, Jade Goody.

Oh my god, you won’t BELIEVE what happened! Last month, my idol had this massive falling out with Jackiey Budden, his nana – she was like, his everything! He used to live with her because things were tough with his dad, Jeff Brazier, after *they* had a fight too. It’s just… heartbreaking to see all this drama unfold!

The Daily Mail has learned that Freddy, age 20, has reconciled with his grandmother. This decision came after he attended his girlfriend Holly Swinburn’s first baby scan.

Friends say Freddy and Jackiey have reconciled after Freddy visited a London hospital on Tuesday and saw his baby for the first time. To celebrate and repair their relationship, he then took Jackiey to a fancy restaurant.

Oh my gosh, you guys, this baby news is EVERYTHING! I heard from someone close to Freddy that he’s absolutely thrilled, but also really wants to make sure he and his Nana don’t drift apart. They’ve always been super tight, and he’s desperate for her to be a huge part of the little one’s life. It’s just so sweet, honestly! He doesn’t want to lose that connection, especially now. I’m so happy for them all!

After seeing his baby on the scan during his appointment on Tuesday, he felt a shift in perspective. He immediately wanted to see Jackiey and take her out for a special dinner.

The past few months have been difficult. It started with Jeff trying to keep them apart, and then unexpectedly, Freddy publicly blamed her for problems from his past.

They’ve had an on-again, off-again relationship for years, and he always relies on her when he needs to escape the pressures of daily life.

‘It’s nice to see they’re rebuilding bridges.’

Last year, Freddy left his father Jeff’s house in Harlow, Essex, and moved in with Jackiey in Bermondsey, South East London – the same area where his mother, Jade, had grown up. Jackiey even redecorated a childhood bedroom of hers for Freddy to use.

It really broke my heart to learn that Jeff actually tried to keep his youngest son away from his grandmother. He even went as far as trying to get a court order to prevent them from having a relationship – it’s just unbelievable to me.

However, in August he gave up on that after he and Freddy were reunited.

I was absolutely floored last month when he just exploded online, blaming Jackiey for getting him hooked on strong cannabis! He said she’d introduced him to it when he was only twelve years old – can you believe it?! Jackiey was furious, of course, and immediately shut down those claims, saying they were completely false. It’s just…a mess, and I’m completely obsessed with finding out what really happened.

Okay, so, you won’t BELIEVE this! Last month I found out Freddy’s going to be a dad! Honestly, it was such a shock. Apparently, he and Holly were on and off, and after they finally broke up, she just *sent* him a picture of a positive pregnancy test! He was completely stunned, poor thing. I’m so excited for him, even if the circumstances are… complicated. I’ve been following his career forever and this is just… everything!

The former couple is working on resolving their issues as they get ready to welcome their child.

Jackiey, 68, is upset by recent claims made by her grandson. He alleged she introduced him to drugs, but she strongly denies this, although she admits they have shared cannabis together in the past.

She was shocked by his statements, saying she couldn’t believe he would say such untrue things about her. She found them completely unbelievable.

I remember Freddy started smoking really young, hanging around with some questionable friends back in Essex, near where Jeff lived. He was at it long before we ever started together. Honestly, it wasn’t anything I had any influence over – he was already going down that path with a different group.

She told the Daily Mail she’s always tried to support him and provide a safe place for him, and she was deeply hurt by his actions.

It’s just… heartbreaking. Even sixteen years after losing Jade to cancer in 2009, her family is still going through so much. It feels like they can’t catch a break, with all these awful fights and scandals playing out for everyone to see. I’ve followed Jade’s story for years, and it’s just devastating to watch her family struggle like this, even now.

In early 2025, it came to light that Jeff had taken legal action trying to prevent Jackiey from having contact with his son, claiming she wasn’t a positive influence.

Freddy and his father had a disagreement, which caused some tension between them. They had previously appeared together on the TV show ‘Race Across The World’ and were able to resolve their issues when Freddy sought advice from his father as he prepared to become a father.

Bobby Brazier, Jade’s oldest son and Freddy’s brother, has announced he’s leaving the entertainment industry after finishing his work on EastEnders. He plans to move to India to dedicate himself more fully to his Hare Krishna beliefs.

Read More

2025-09-16 21:34