Bobby Brazier has hinted he could pay tribute to his late mother Jade Goody during this weekend’s instalment of Strictly Come Dancing.
The actor, 20, was just five-years-old, and his brother Freddie, four, when Jade passed away on Mother’s Day, 2009, following a battle with cervical cancer.
Speaking on Strictly spin-off It Takes Two on Tuesday, Bobby explained how his next ’emotional’ dance routine could spark a tearful reaction.
He said: ‘We go on this journey throughout…I haven’t learnt the whole dance yet to tell you the story completely but, yeah it’s emotional.
‘It’s gonna be lovely. I think there could be tears.’
Tears: Bobby Brazier, 20, hinted he could pay tribute to his late mother Jade Goody during this weekend’s instalment of Strictly Come Dancing (pictured last weekend with Dianne Buswell)
Awful: The actor was just five-years-old, and his brother Freddie, four, when Jade passed away on Mother’s Day, 2009, following a battle with cervical cancer (pictured in 2006)
Bobby’s professional partner Dianne agreed as she added: ‘I mean the first 10 seconds when we were in the rehearsal room today I couldn’t look Bobby in the eye because it made me well up.’
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline in September at the National Television Awards, Bobby revealed the songs he wants to dance to on the show.
He said: ‘There’s a few – it depends on the mood. Saturday Love and also This Woman’s Worth by Maxwell – that would be beautiful, I’d hope to make people cry doing that.’
‘Maybe I’ll dedicate that one [to my mum]. I haven’t thought about it, but maybe that one,’ he said at the time.
His dad Jeff famously brought up his sons singlehandedly when their mother died.
Jade’s death, like much of her life, was in the full glare of the media spotlight and saw her give heart-wrenching interviews in the weeks leading up to it as she enjoyed her last outings with Bobby and his brother Freddie.
Away from the cameras, Jade’s ex-partner found himself a single father to his boys, then aged five and four, and vowed to give them the best start possible.
Instead of attending her funeral, Jeff took the boys away to stay with family in Adelaide, south Australia, to escape the media attention.
Upcoming: Speaking on Strictly spin-off It Takes Two on Tuesday, Bobby explained how his next ’emotional’ dance routine could spark a tearful reaction
Sweet: Adding to MailOnline in September at the National Television Awards, Bobby revealed the songs he wants to dance to on the show saying he would dedicate one to is mum (pictured with his dad Jeff at the event)
Parents: His dad Jeff famously brought up his sons singlehandedly when their mother died (Jade and Jeff pictured)
He said: ‘It was always our priority, we wanted to do everything right for the kids and that was the case right up until the moment, and it didn’t stop at that point.
‘That’s when the boys really needed us to be on each other’s side and we were.’
Jade and Jeff welcomed their first son Bobby in 2003, followed by Freddie in 2004 and split after two years together, while she was pregnant with their youngest child.
Jade went on to marry reality TV star Jack Tweed, just one month before her tragic death, signing a £700,000 exclusive deal with OK magazine for rights to the photos.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE CONTESTANTS’ PROFILES
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’
Eddie Kadi
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio presenter
Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’
Annabel Croft
Age: 57
Profession: Broadcaster and ex tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’
