Jeff Brazier discussed how ‘history is repeating itself’ on Saturday as his eldest son Freddy prepares to welcome his first child.
Sharing his excitement to become a grandad, the presenter, 46, drew on the ‘similarities’ between himself and Freddy, 21, after he became at dad at the age 23 and explained that he knows exactly how it feels.
Freddy announced he was set to become a father last month as his then ex partner Holly Swinburn was pregnant, but they have since reconciled.
Jeff recalled how himself and his late partner Jade Goody had ‘not really known each other for too long’ when she fell pregnant.
Jade tragically died in 2009 from cervical cancer when her son’s Freddy and Bobby, were just four and five years old.
Speaking to The Sun he said: ‘I feel very excited to be a grandad soon. And we’ve been building a relationship with Holly and her family so that we’re all as connected and aligned as possible with regards to how we can support these two.’
Jeff Brazier discussed how ‘history is repeating itself’ on Saturday as his eldest son Freddy prepares to welcome his first child
The presenter, 46, drew on the ‘similarities’ between himself and Freddy, 21, after he became at dad at age 23 (Freddy pictured with girlfriend Holly)
Jeff continued: ‘It is slightly intriguing actually when I think about the similarities about Jade and I having a child early, having not really known each other for too long before that. And then my mum had me when she was very young as well.
‘If I could go back and do it all over again, then I would, just be a little bit less pressured. I don’t feel like it’s on me for the outcome to be perfect.’
Freddy, who announced he was set to become a father with an ex-girlfriend last week, has suffered a turbulent year after a huge fall out with his nan Jackiey Budden, who he had lived with to seek solace from his father after they too had a bust up.
The family have made up in the wake of his baby news, with Jeff saying he will ‘always be walking along side’ Freddy.
However, in a new interview last week, Freddy said he’s ‘homeless’ just months ahead of the birth of his first child and revealed his hope of naming baby after his late mum Jade, if he has a daughter.
Speaking to Closer magazine he said: ‘I’m not living anywhere exactly. It’s a bit of a complicated one. I’m just staying with my friends, couch surfing and loving life. I love a sofa and an air bed.’
He also hopes to honour his late mother Jade with his child’s name.
He said: ‘I actually think if the baby is a girl, I’ll call her Jade. I think that would be really mad to do so, but I don’t know. We might think of some other names, not that I prefer them, but no one can take that name away from me, so who knows?’
Jeff recalled how himself and his late partner Jade Goody had ‘not really known each other for too long’ when she fell pregnant (pictured in 2003)
Jeff said: ‘I feel very excited to be a grandad soon. And we’ve been building a relationship with Holly and her family so that we’re all as connected and aligned as possible’
Jade, died in 2009 from cervical cancer , when her son’s Freddy and Bobby, were just four and five years old (Freddy pictured right, with Bobby and mum Jade in 2006)
Freddy and Holly’s brief relationship was understood to have ended acrimoniously following a string of rows but it was then said they had discussed reconciling their differences if possible, to become parents together.
And after reconciling, the couple put on a united front on the Pride of Britain red carpet at London’s Grosvenor Hotel on Monday.
Mum-to-be Holly showcased her blossoming baby bump in a figure-hugging yellow gown, while Freddy placed a loving arm around her.
Jeff is said to be ‘extremely supportive’ alongside other close family and friends who have vowed to help him in any way they can.
The baby news will also delight the millions who fell in love with Freddy when he and his father appeared on Celebrity Race Across the World last year.
The pair were seen arguing about his and brother Bobby’s upbringing during the 30-day trek.
In one scene Jeff stormed off after Freddy claimed they were ‘not open’ as a family, prompting his father to reply: ‘What have I done for the last seven or eight years. You need to take responsibility, that is part of this.’
A friend told The Mail on Sunday of Freddy: ‘It has blindsided him 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.
‘Jeff was one of the first people he decide to confide in to ask for advice, and he stepped up straight away and wanted to help in any way he could.’
