EastEnders star to leave Albert Square after 4 years to seek new opportunities
Bobby Brazier is leaving popular BBC soap EastEnders after four years, according to reports.
The actor, who is the son of late reality star Jade Goody and former footballer Jeff Brazier, was named runner up of Strictly Come Dancing in 2023.
Brazier, who plays Freddie Slater in the BBC soap, will leave Albert Square by the end of this year, reports The Sun.
The newspaper said an EastEnders spokeswoman revealed: 'We can confirm that Bobby Brazier will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish him all the best for the future.'
A TV insider told The Sun that EastEnders bosses met with Bobby at a time when he was already thinking about making his exit.
They added: '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.'
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While filming for the soap, Bobby won a National Television Award (NTA) in 2024 for his role as Freddie and he starred in Curfew, a Paramount+ drama.
Ahead of last year's Soccer Aid football match, Bobby trained with his dad Jeff but he won't be taking part in the charity event this year.
Bobby's departure news comes as Lacey Slater is also taking a break from the soap as Stacey Slater while Michelle Ryan (Zoe Slater), Jake Wood (Max Branning) and Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell) return to Albert Square.
Newsquest has approached the BBC for comment.
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