Jeff Brazier looks downcast as he's spotted in Essex amid row with son Freddy and legal action against son's grandma
His son has now done a u-turn about going to rehab
dad in the dumps Jeff Brazier looks downcast as he's spotted in Essex amid row with son Freddy and legal action against son's grandma
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JEFF Brazier appeared deep in thought today as he stepped out amid his ongoing row with son Freddy.
The TV presenter, 46, is currently taking legal action to stop Freddy from from seeing his grandma Jackiey amid concerns over his welfare.
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Jeff Brazier appeared downcast as he was spotted out today
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Jeff has made the decision to take legal action against Freddy's grandma
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Freddy has said he wants a healthy relationship with his dad
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He was seen heading to cafe alone today after completing an ultra-marathon over the weekend.
It comes over The Sun told over how Jeff has now got a court day after meeting up with Freddy during the week.
The 20-year-old told fans he was planning to go to rehab but in a u-turn just a few days later he claimed he just needed a holiday.
He sparked concern when he was spotted smoking with Jackiey, 68, mother of tragic Big Brother star Jade Goody.
Freddy later told fans he was heading to get help in Spain for cannabis, saying he 'wants a healthy relationship with his dad'.
He wrote: 'I've been smoking from the age of 12 and it's time to stop, it was a bad coping mechanism that turned into an addiction.'
A family friend said: 'Jeff and Freddy are in regular contact with each other - probably more than most dads and their adult children.
'They talk a lot and spend plenty of time together.
'Jeff just wants the best for his son and the door is always open for him.
"Jackiey's influence over Freddy is harmful to his overall wellbeing.
'It's very sad that a grandmother continues to try and lead him astray.'
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Freddy Brazier reunites with dad Jeff before heading to rehab in Spain amid concern over gran's 'harmful' influence
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He was spotted running errands on his own
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Freddy has been spending lots of time with Jackiey
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