When Freddy Brazier appeared alongside his father Jeff on BBC’s Celebrity Race Across the World, viewers saw raw and emotional moments play out.
At one point, Freddy accused Jeff of not being open, sparking a heated row that ended with Jeff storming off.
Though they patched things up on screen, father and son spent much of the past year estranged.
But in a surprising turn, they’ve reconnected recently — and the reason behind their reunion has now come to light.
Freddy’s Unexpected Baby News
Freddy, the younger son of Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody, is preparing for a huge life change: he’s about to become a dad.
Sources revealed that an ex-girlfriend is expecting his child, a revelation that came as a shock to Freddy himself.
“In that moment, there was only one person he could turn to — his dad,” a source explained.
Despite past tension, Jeff has stepped back into Freddy’s life, offering advice and emotional support as his son navigates the overwhelming reality of impending fatherhood.
A Complicated Family Web
This isn’t the first time Jeff and Freddy have been at odds.
Their relationship grew strained when Jeff sought legal help to prevent Freddy from seeing his grandmother, Jackiey Budden, who he felt was a damaging influence.
Jackiey, once open about her struggles with addiction, had long been a controversial figure in Freddy’s life.
Freddy once defended her fiercely, even insisting nothing could stop him from seeing his nan, whom he described as the closest connection to his late mum.
For years, he lived with her on and off in her Bermondsey flat.
A Dramatic U-Turn
Six months later, Freddy stunned many with a complete reversal.
On his podcast A Load of Old Cobblers, he accused Jackiey of introducing him to cannabis when he was just 12 — claims she strongly denies.
“I’ve been smoking since I was 12. I’ve been to rehab, I’ve been sectioned, I’ve had manic episodes,” Freddy admitted, calling his nan “definitely the person” who got him hooked.
Jackiey hit back, saying: “He was smoking with mates long before he and I ever did. I’ve only ever tried to look after him.
I can’t believe he’d say these things.”
Jeff Steps Up Again
With Freddy now preparing for fatherhood, Jeff has once again taken on the role of guide and protector.
Insiders say Jeff wants to meet the mother’s family to ensure everyone can handle the situation together.
Freddy himself is reportedly considering a DNA test before committing fully, given the short-lived and turbulent nature of the relationship, which even saw both parties involve the police during heated rows.
Brothers, But Different Paths
Freddy, now 20, and his older brother Bobby, 22, were both raised by Jeff after Jade’s passing in 2009.
But while Bobby has turned to acting and spiritual pursuits — even planning a move to India to devote himself to the Hare Krishna faith — Freddy’s journey has been more troubled.
His teens were marked by drug struggles and time in psychiatric care, with modeling and TV work failing to take off as hoped.
A New Chapter Ahead
Today, Freddy is spending more time at Jeff’s home in Essex with Jeff’s wife, Kate.
Friends hope impending fatherhood will help him turn a corner.
“Freddy says he wants his own place, but he isn’t working right now,” one insider revealed.
“He doesn’t have access to money from his mum’s estate until his mid-20s. If he’s going to be a dad, he’ll need to make big changes fast.”
Jeff, meanwhile, seems optimistic — sharing a smiling Instagram snap with a friend after his theatre show, alongside an uplifting song about hope and resilience.
For fans who watched father and son clash on screen, the family’s new chapter feels like a chance for healing — and perhaps, for Freddy, the beginning of a much-needed fresh start.
