Jeff Brazier begs fans for ‘parenting guidebook’ as son Freddy prepares to become a dad
The unexpected baby news has helped to end the family rift.
Jeff Brazier asked fans for a ‘parenting guidebook’ on ‘unconventional early adult years’ as his son Freddy is to become a father at the age of 20.
Freddy’s ex-girlfriend is reportedly expecting a baby, meaning Jeff will be the child’s grandfather.
The 20-year-old model is the youngest son of TV presenter Jeff Brazier, 46, and late Big Brother star Jade Goody, who died from cervical cancer in 2009 at age 27.
His child will be Goody’s first grandchild, with sources claiming he’s ‘devastated’ she isn’t here to meet the baby.
However, the unexpected pregnancy has also allegedly brought Freddy and dad Jeff ‘back together’ after a turbulent, highly publicised feud earlier in the year.
According to close sources, Jeff has been ‘extremely supportive’ of his son, as have other relatives and friends.
Jeff Brazier asked fans for a ‘parenting guidebook’ as he prepares to become a grandfather (Picture: Instagram)Now, Jeff has posted about his son’s news, sharing a photo to his Instagram story in which Freddy can be seen curled up with his dad on a blue sofa.
He wrote: ‘If someone could send me that parenting guidebook, particularly “early adult years the unconventional path” that would be really helpful, thanks [kiss emoji and laughing emoji].’
A friend told The Mail on Sunday of the baby news: ‘It has blindsided Freddy and has been one of the things that has really brought him and his dad back together, but it’s so devastating that Jade isn’t here to see it.
The model had a brief relationship earlier this year (Picture: Instagram) Freddy Brazier is to become a dad at 20 (Picture: Getty)‘Jeff was one of the first people he decided to confide in to ask for advice, and he stepped up straight away and wanted to help in any way he could.’
It’s believed Freddy and his former partner had a brief relationship, which ended on a bitter note in early 2025 after a series of arguments.
But it’s understood they have since discussed reconciling so they can co-parent.
An insider has further claimed that, despite his tumultuous relationship with his father, Freddy knew Jeff would always be there for him should a crisis arise.
‘There was only one person that Freddy could have turned to,’ they added to the Mail. ‘His dad.’
Since breaking the news to him, it’s believed Freddy has ‘been in close contact with Jeff’ and ‘taking his advice’.
‘It came as a shock to Freddy that he is going to be a dad, and he needed some help navigating it. Jeff has been amazing and is helping him so much.’
It’s said he’s ‘devastated’ that late mum Jade Goody isn’t here to meet her first grandchild (Picture: Tony Kyriacou/Shutterstock)Jeff is said to be keen to meet his son’s ex’s family so ‘they can all deal with this together’.
But Freddy would also reportedly like a DNA test to be carried out to ensure he is the biological father before making any major commitments or arrangements to help raise the child.
‘The relationship was quite short-lived, and he wants to be certain before he plans the rest of his life around it,’ commented one friend.
Race Across the World duo Freddy and Jeff’s relationship hit the press when This Morning host Jeff took legal action to prevent Freddy from seeing his maternal grandmother, Jackiey Budden, with whom he previously lived.
Freddy was then allegedly seen out in South London, smoking a joint with his nan, and issued a statement shortly after to confirm he was entering rehab, having been ‘addicted’ to smoking since he was 12.
He grew distant from his dad and brother when Jeff took legal action against their nan (Picture: Instagram)He decided against rehab in the end, going on a holiday with his friends instead.
Freddy followed this with an interview for the Mail, in which he accused Jeff of being ‘image-obsessed’, stating that he ‘doesn’t want to see’ his father.
He further claimed that he has no consideration ‘for his own sons’, having also shed light on the dynamic between him and his older brother Bobby, 22, claiming they are ‘all barely speaking’.
He did, however, heap praise on his nan, declaring that ‘nothing will stop [him]’ from seeing her.
At the time, Freddy insisted that Jackiey was not responsible for him using drugs, but he later revealed that she ‘introduced’ him to and got him ‘hooked on’ strong cannabis when he was just 12.
Freddy, who was only four when his mum died, and Bobby was five, told his new podcast, A Load of Old Cobblers: ‘I’ve been smoking since I was 12, I’ve been to rehab, I’ve been sectioned, I’ve had manic episodes, I’ve been sectioned.
Freddy says maternal grandmother Jackiey Budden got him ‘hooked’ on cannabis at a young age (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Strictly star Bobby, 22, has now quit showbiz and is said to be moving to India (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Percival)‘There’s been a real journey, and it’s been a tough one.’
Jackiey soon retaliated, insisting: ‘I’ve read all these things he’s said about me, and I just can’t believe he’d say them. It just isn’t true at all—I can’t believe it.’
Earlier this month, Freddy showed up to support his dad at his theatre debut, proving that their rift was officially over.
As for eldest Brazier brother Bobby, he is said to have quit showbiz for good to move to India to pursue the Hare Krishna religion, having recently bowed out of EastEnders.
The Strictly finalist addressed his brother’s behaviour in July, telling The Sun: ‘Freddy’s very sensitive and wants to please. And when he grows up a little bit, that will serve him well.’
Reps for Freddy Brazier and Jeff Brazier have been contacted for comment.
A version of this article was first published on August 30.
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