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22 Aug 2024, 07:19
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The teams’ journeys continued in the second episode of the new series of Celebrity Race Across The World, and viewers took to social media to praise the “lovely relationship” between broadcaster Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy.
TV star Jeff has two sons from his relationship with former Big Brother contestant Goody; EastEnders and Strictly's Bobby, and Freddy. He is taking on the Celebrity Race Across The World challenge with the latter.
Jeff and Jade split in 2004, and she tragically died of cervical cancer in 2009 at the age of 27. Bobby was five at the time, and Freddy was four.
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In emotional scenes in the latest episode last night (21st August), Jeff spoke about raising his lads after the death of their mum. “I think when the boys lost their mum, I really doubled down on putting all of my time, effort, attention, focus on my children,” he said.
“I needed to be there, helping them to navigate whatever the future was going to look like for them given their loss. And I'm still playing that role,” the TV star added. “The more Fred does for himself, I know that he can start to push on in life.'”
He also said that he finds it “hard to switch off and sometimes” and that he thinks he is “too serious.”
He explained: “I have absolutely 100 percent lost the ability to play, but I think that it's something that I need to regain. I think I need Freddie to show me really.
“I need to get back to what I used to be. I'm sure that's possible.”
Later, Freddy told cameras: "At the time I lost my mum, dad had to push his feelings and all of that aside to be there for me and my brother.
"And at times where I've pushed him away, he's pulled even harder to bring me back in."
He said: "I have not been that close with him for a long time now. But I actually love being around him.
"I don't think I praise my dad enough or thank him enough for everything he's done for me. I should... he knows the love but I don't tell him enough."
Fans took to social media to react to the scenes, with one writing: “Anyone else crying at Freddie and Jeff Brazier? Because I’m a mess.”
Another said: “So invested in Freddie and Jeff. What a lovely relationship. I’m going to cry a few more times this series I can tell.”
A viewer wrote: “Jeff opening up on taking things seriously and his responsibility as a father since Jade's passing. This moment is so heartbreaking. 💔😭 @JeffBrazier”
Someone else wrote: “Jeff and Freddie are absolutely smashing it emotionally for me. What a great dad. What a great relationship!”
Another fan said: “The relationship between Freddie and @JeffBrazier is adorable- his late mum Jade would be so proud.”
One person added: “@JeffBrazier honestly what an incredible dad you are. I can’t imagine what you’ve been through but you are a wonderful role model to your boys.”
The teams started their 12,500km route in Belém, Northern Brazil, in last weeks’ episode, with broadcaster Kelly Brook and husband Jeremy Parisi first to the checkpoint. This week, they travelled through the northeast region of Brazil to their second checkpoint, Lençóis, and it was Freddy and Jeff who made it to the checkpoint first.
Ted Lasso’s Kola Bokinni and cousin Mary Ellen arrived second, Kelly and Jeremy were next, with radio presenter Scott Mills and husband Sam Vaughan in last place.
Watch Celebrity Race Across The World on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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