It was Jeff Brazier’s chance to cash in on his family drama.
A reality show featuring Bobby and Freddy alongside their father would likely have been a big hit for ITV, and the network was very interested in getting them on board.
The Daily Mail has learned that Jeff, the parenting expert on This Morning, has left the project due to another disagreement with his child.
People close to the situation suggest Jeff may have left the show due to family stress.
People close to the family say Jeff has unexpectedly left the show, causing problems with early preparations. The reason isn’t clear, but there’s been a lot of tension within the Brazier family, particularly with Freddy preparing for the arrival of his baby.
Jeff’s unexpected departure from the show has surprised ITV, who were expecting it to be a major success in terms of viewership.
Even though Jeff has left the project, people working on the show are hoping Bobby and Freddy, the sons of the late Jade Goody, will still participate. It’s expected to be one of the biggest reality shows of the year.
There was also hope this project could launch model Freddy into television stardom. For Bobby, a former EastEnders actor and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, it represented a chance at a significant role – something he’s been searching for since joining the Hare Krishna movement.
Last year, the Daily Mail reported that Jeff, age 46, had been discussing a new TV series with ITV since late the previous year. The show would document his life and the challenges he and his sons are facing, particularly after his separation from his wife, Kate Dwyer, last November.
Freddy recently ended his relationship with his pregnant girlfriend, Holly Swinburn, who is expected to have a baby in about three months.
According to an insider, the new show will be similar to the popular early 2000s reality series The Osbournes, which famously documented the everyday life of Ozzy Osbourne and his family – wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack – in their often wild and unfiltered Beverly Hills home.
After their mother, Jade, passed away from cervical cancer in 2009, Jeff became the primary caregiver for his young sons, Bobby and Freddy, who were still toddlers.
He shielded his children from public attention, prioritizing their privacy as they grew up, unlike his own experience where he often featured them in magazines for money.
Recently, Jeff has been in a long-running conflict with Jade’s mother, Jackiey Budden, because he feels she’s had a negative impact on Jade.
At one stage, he attempted to launch a legal bid to keep his youngest son away from her.
Jeff attempted to use legal documents to stop an aspiring model from having contact with Jackiey, after accusing her of negatively influencing Freddy. While Freddy initially supported his grandmother, Jeff eventually withdrew his legal efforts.
Jeff announced last month that he and his wife, Kate, are divorcing after seven years of marriage.
He announced their breakup on Instagram with a detailed post, explaining that they had struggled throughout the year, particularly due to a strained relationship with his 21-year-old son, Freddy.
He expressed deep love and gratitude for Kate, reflecting on everything they accomplished together, how much they’ve both grown, and the challenges they’ve overcome.
We split up over the summer and tried to keep it quiet for a while so we could both get used to the change.
For twelve years, we’ve been a source of comfort and support for each other, especially during challenging and hectic times in our lives.
‘I’m so proud of how hard we worked, how we kept showing up, we gave everything and more.
I deeply admire Kate’s accomplishments and am incredibly grateful for her unwavering support and unconditional love.
Jeff mentioned that Kate continues to ask about his sons, especially now that Freddy is expecting a baby.
It really shows how much she cares that she still regularly asks about the boys and how they’re doing, because she’s so involved in their lives.
Everyone who knows her cares about her deeply, and I’m no exception. I’ll especially miss her family – they were always incredibly supportive of us.
It’s hard to fully explain everything, and I don’t need to. We’ll continue to support each other, and I’m confident I’ll be cheering her on as she succeeds, just like always.
We both want to be happy, and we’re sad that we weren’t able to make each other happy in the long run. It just felt like the right time to move on.
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2026-01-31 21:04