EastEnders.Filming has already begun for his debut acting role in the family favourite soap, though an exact date for when he will appear on our screens is yet to be confirmed.
He will reprise the role of a character from over 15 years ago, who at the time was played by child actors Alex Kilby and Tom Kilby.Here is everything we know so far about Bobby and his role in the soap.
Aged 19, Bobby is the eldest son of Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier, and is a social media personality.He was born in Harlow, Essex, on June 6 2003, and has one brother named Freddy who was born a year later.Bobby has 110,000 followers on Instagram, and uses the platform to showcase his passion for meditation and fashion.Bobby will be playing Freddie Slater, son of Maureen “Little Mo” Slater, a character returning after leaving the show in 2006.Freddie was last seen in Walford in May that year when he and Maureen, played by Kacey Ainsworth, left to start a new life.He will return to Albert Square aged 18, and fans cannot wait to see how he will fit back in with his fellow East-Enders.Freddie’s origin story tackled difficult issues, as he was conceived when his mother was raped by Graham Foster, played by Andrew Scarborough.Graham was sentenced to four years in prison and vowed to see his son after release, however this never happened in the show.The soap's executive producer Chris Clenshaw said: “Freddie Slater is a chaotic 18-year-old with a sensitive soul.
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