Bobby Brazier could be about to quit EastEnders and embark on a brand new career.
The actor, 20, has played Freddie Slater on the BBC One soap since 2022 but following his split from Strictly Come Dancing co-star Ellie Leach he is now said to be hoping he can emulate the success of global pop icon Harry Styles.
A source told OK! Magazine of Bobby and Ellie’s split: ‘Love blossomed between them when they were in close quarters on the tour, but once that ended they both spent much less time together.
‘Bobby’s big love is singing, he wants to be a star singer on a global level, and some major music execs think he could do it.
‘He wants to be the next Harry Styles, to really be taken seriously as a proper artist. Now the world’s his oyster, he may keep up the acting but singing really is his passion.’
Bobby Brazier could be about to quit EastEnders and embark on a brand new career after two years on the BBC One soap
The young actor split from Strictly Come Dancing co-star Ellie Leach (pictured in February) after a brief romance
Bobby is said to be keen on emulating the success of former One Direction star Harry Styles (pictured)
Just days ago, it was revealed that former Coronation Street actress Elie, 23, parted ways with the son of the late Jade Goody and her former partner Jeff Brazier as their busy lives are going in different directions, just weeks after news of their romance emerged.
Sharing an update to Instagram on Saturday, Ellie stuck her tongue out for a fun selfie and wrote: ‘Hair’s kinda crazy today.’
Bobby and Ellie first sparked dating rumours during Strictly Come Dancing in December and grew closer during the BBC show’s tour in January to February.
However as Bobby returns to his character Freddie Slater in the BBC soap and is reportedly exploring a potential career in Hollywood, Ellie is currently touring UK theatres in the Cluedo stage production.
A TV insider told The Sun: ‘Love blossomed between them when they were in close quarters on the tour, but once that ended they both spent much less time together.
‘That gave them space to think about the future, which is likely to take them in very different directions over the coming year or two.
‘So they decided the best thing to do was quit while they were ahead and while they were still pals, because they both really cherish the friendship they have.’
MailOnline have contacted Ellie and Bobby’s representatives for comment.
The actor has played Freddie Slater on EastEnders since 2022 but could be about to quit in pursuit of a music career (pictured on the soap)
The former Coronation Street actress and the EastEnders actor, 20, decided to split as their busy lives are going in different directions, just weeks after their romance first emerged
Ellie Leach, 23, has broken her social media silence following her reported split from her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Bobby Brazier.
The news comes after it was revealed that Ellie had ‘moved to London’ as her relationship with Bobby blossomed. The couple made their first public appearance together in February at the Hadestown play press night at the Lyric Theatre in London.
The pair seemed happier than ever as they cosied up and posed for pictures together on their first joint red carpet.
Ellie also shared a sweet loved-up selfie with Bobby after he watched her make her stage debut earlier this month in Cluedo 2 at Richmond Theatre.
