Dad Jeff breaks silence as Bobby Brazier joins EastEnders

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EastEnders in his acting debut. Dad Jeff gave his take on it. The 19-year-old lad will play Freddie Slater, son of Maureen "Little Mo" Slater.

Sharing a photo of Bobby in Albert Square, Jeff said: “Proud of @bobbybrazier joining @bbceastenders. He has been gifted an opportunity and he is grabbing it with both hands with a great attitude and respect. "Little confusing for us that his name is Freddie but we’ll get use to it!

From what I’ve heard over the past month or so it sounds like he is a part of a great team. I’m so excited to watch him develop. ” READ MORE Britain facing hosepipe ban for first time in a decade Bobby Brazier said: "I'm really excited to be joining the cast of EastEnders - so far it's been perfect.

Everybody has been so beautiful to me and made settling in easier than I could've hoped. Stepping into the acting world has always been a vision of mine and doing that with EastEnders as a Slater is a blessing, I'm very grateful. "Loving every minute of Freddie so far and can't wait to see what's in store for him in Walford. " Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders' executive producer, said: "Freddie Slater is a chaotic 18-year-old with a sensitive soul. "A modern-day lad who's in touch with his spiritual side.