
Bobby Brazier sparks reunion rumours with ex as they leave awards bash together three years after split
The actor, 22, won a National Film Award for his role in Paramount+ crime drama Curfew.
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Afterwards, he left the venue Porchester Hall with his ex Tillie Amartey.
Tillie, 22, is well-known for playing Stacey Neville in school drama Waterloo Road.
The pair were snapped smiling and strolling together towards a waiting car.
Bobby and Tillie reportedly dated previously on and off for a year.
During his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023, the star was said to be "besotted" with his former lover.
At the time, a source close to the actor said he was hopeful he could rekindle his romance with Tillie.
They told The Mirror: 'Bobby was really keen on her, but she decided to call time on the relationship, feeling they weren't compatible.
"There was no big row and, as they have always been on/off, Bobby hasn't given up.
"He is doing all the running at the moment.
"Bobby is messaging Tillie constantly in between rehearsals and has also asked her to the Strictly studio."
Huge EastEnders star to QUIT soap after four years 'to look for other opportunities'
Last month, it was announced Bobby is leaving his role on EastEnders after four years.
H e joined the BBC soap in 2022, playing returning character Freddie Slater.
Bobby scooped a National Television Award last year for rising star in the role.
An EastEnders spokeswoman said: 'We can confirm that Bobby Brazier will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish him all the best for the future.'
A telly insider revealed: 'Bosses had a meeting with Bobby only recently as they had a plan in mind for a storyline, and it just so happened that Bobby was also thinking that now was the right time to look for other opportunities outside the show.
Inside Bobby Brazier's burgeoning TV career
Bobby Brazier has risen through the ranks to become a well known face on British TV.
As the son of Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier, he has been well-known amongst the public from a young age.
Bobby first embarked on a showbiz career when he was just 16-years old when he started modelling.
The star made his catwalk debut in 2020 at Milan Fashion Week, but it wasn't long before he had his eyes on a TV career.
He shot to prominence in 2022 when he was cast as Freddie Slater in EastEnders.
The incredibly acting skills displayed on screen earned him the National Television Award in the 'Rising Star' category.
His famous dad was in tears as Bobby accepted the award on stage in front of the likes of Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond.
It wasn't long before BBC bosses wanted him to take part in the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing.
He clearly impressed the viewers with his dancing skills as he made the grand final and was a runner-up.
Since then, viewers were delighted when he returned to his role in the long-running BBC One soap.
'The timing of the decision worked for both, but his final scenes are not for a while yet.
'The character has had a great run, but the time is now right for Bobby to look for other opportunities, and for EastEnders to wave goodbye to Freddie Slater.'
Clair Norris (Bernadette Taylor) and Matthew James Morrison (Felix Baker) recently waved goodbye to Walford.
In addition, Molly Rainford, who has played Anna Knight since 2023, is also set to depart.
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