Bobby Brazier's grandmother Jackiey 'frozen out' of family Christmas over 'feud'

24 December 2023 , 11:43

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Bobby Brazier's dad Jeff and grandmother Jackiey are reportedly at loggerheads (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Bobby Brazier's grandmother has reportedly been shunned from the family Christmas celebrations over a feud with Jeff Brazier.

Jade Goody's mum Jackiey Budden is said to have been "very upset" and "would do anything" to see her grandsons Bobby and Freddie, but has been unable to due to the "rift". Bobby and Freddie will spend Christmas with their dad and stepmum. It comes after Jackiey was reportedly banned from going to the Strictly studio to watch Bobby on the show.

A friend reportedly confirmed that she wouldn't be joining the boys for Christmas Day and would instead be spending it at her south east London flat. "It’s tremendously sad for Jackiey, the boys are really the only family she has left since Jade died," they told the Mail on Sunday. "She would give anything to be with them on the day, to give them their presents and tell them how much she loves them."

Bobby Brazier's grandmother has reportedly been shunned from the family Christmas celebrations (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Jade died in 2009 from cervical cancer (Getty Images)

Jackiey has let her feelings towards Jeff known in recent months. During the National Television Awards she made her thoughts clear to those sat beside her in the audience. According to The Sun, Jackie had bought a ticket the TV awards show and was overheard telling audience members, after Bobby's emotional acceptance speech: "I'm so proud of him [Bobby]. He's incredible. They didn't know I was there. I didn't allow them to know I was there. I didn't want to see their dad. He's a c**k. But I'm going to wait until they're older before I let rip." And this would have done little to ease the tumultuous relationship she has with Jeff.

Jackiey's tumultuous relationship with Jeff has meant she's missed out on seeing Bobby perform live. She told the Sun on Sunday: "Unfortunately I haven’t seen Bobby live. I would have loved to, but it’s just one of those things. I’ve been supporting him from home, watching every moment."

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Jeff has solely been looking after both Bobby and Freddie since Jade's tragic death in 2009 after she lost her battle with cervical cancer. And soon after, following a series of arguments, Jackiey has not been able to rebuild her relationship with Jeff.

Those close to the family told the Mail: "Jeff and Jackiey haven't got on for a long time and it has been hard. It has meant that Jackiey hasn't been able to be in the audience to watch Bobby, things are just too bad between her and his father. He and his brother Freddie are her only grandchildren and she adores them, there is nothing she would love more than to be there to watch him live."

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