Bobby Brazier taking on the role in his acting debut. Bobby will be a familiar face to many, as he is the son of TV presenter Jeff Brazier and late Big Brother contestant Jade Goody.
As for Freddie, it will be interesting to see what Little Mo Slater's son has been up to since his departure in 2006. Now 18 years old, Freddie will be heading back to Walford to join his family including his aunt Kat Slater, with it teased he could be on a mission that will "end in heartbreak".
But what do we know about Freddie and his past, and who is Freddie's father?Freddie Slater is the son of Little Mo, who was born on the show in 2004.
He remained on the show until 2006 when he moved away with his mum. Freddie is the nephew of Kat Slater, who is still in Walford, and he is cousin to Kat's children Zoe, Dermott, Tommy, Bert and Ernie.
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