Jeff Brazier predicted ‘historical past will repeat itself’ earlier than he cut up from spouse Kate Dwyer.
The TV persona, 46, made his prediction final month when referencing the ‘similarities’ between himself and son Freddy, 21, who not too long ago introduced he’s set to change into a younger father.
Jeff was simply 23 when he grew to become a father – welcoming son Bobby and later Freddy – with the late Jade Goody.
Yet in the end their relationship wasn’t meant to be and the pair cut up – leaving Jeff a single father – whereas Jade went on to marry Jack Tweed earlier than she tragically died from cervical most cancers in 2009.
History has now certainly been repeated, with Freddy set to change into a single father after splitting from pregnant girlfriend Holly.
Jeff can also be now single after splitting from PR guru Kate, 35, for the second time. The pair beforehand ended their relationship in late 2022 earlier than reconciling seven months later.
The presenter shared a press release on Instagram on Tuesday, revealing their marriage broke down over summer time after they found they could not make one another blissful.
Jeff Brazier predicted ‘historical past will repeat itself’ as he splits from spouse Kate whereas son Freddy and pregnant on-off girlfriend Holly name it quits (Jeff pictured with Kate)
Freddy admitted he looks like a ‘damaged man’ – prompting the query: is that this a household cycle? (Freddy pictured with Holly Swinburn in October)
Alongside a throwback photograph from a household vacation, Jeff made reference to the troublesome 12 months that they had confronted resulting from fractured relations along with his son Freddy, 21.
At the identical time, Freddy has troubles of his personal, saying his ‘relationships are falling aside’ as he prepares for fatherhood with Holly.
The father-to-be admitted he looks like a ‘damaged man’ – prompting the query: was this all written within the stars?
Shortly earlier than saying his cut up Jeff shared his pleasure to change into a granddad, drawing on the ‘similarities’ between himself and Freddy after he grew to become at dad on the age 23 and defined that he is aware of precisely the way it feels.
Freddy introduced he was set to change into a father in September as his then ex companion Holly was pregnant, however they shortly reconciled.
Jeff recalled how himself and his late companion Jade had ‘probably not identified one another for too lengthy’ when she fell pregnant.
Speaking to The Sun he stated ‘It’s like historical past is repeating itself’.
Jeff continued: ‘I really feel very excited to be a grandad quickly. And we have been constructing a relationship with Holly and her household in order that we’re all as linked and aligned as attainable with reference to how we are able to help these two.
‘It is barely intriguing really once I take into consideration the similarities about Jade and I having a toddler early, having probably not identified one another for too lengthy earlier than that. And then my mum had me when she was very younger as properly.
‘If I may return and do it another time, then I’d, simply be somewhat bit much less pressured. I do not really feel prefer it’s on me for the end result to be excellent.’
Jeff recalled how himself and his late companion Jade Goody had ‘probably not identified one another for too lengthy’ when she fell pregnant (Jeff and Jady pictured)
Jade pictured with sons Bobby on left and Freddy proper in 2006
But simply days in the past, Freddy took to Instagram with a heartbreaking put up as he gathered his ideas whereas on a late-night stroll round London.
Admitting he is been fascinated about his mom, Freddy instructed his followers he is ‘continually questioning whether or not [he’s] ok’.
Sharing an image of the London skyline on his podcast’s social media web page, he wrote: ‘Head is so loud! Had to take myself on a late-night stroll to clear my head. I’ve been fascinated about my mum hundreds not too long ago!
‘I’m scared to be a dad as I’m a damaged man. My relationships are all falling aside.
‘I’m continually questioning myself if I’m ok. I’m making an attempt to be wholesome and keep away from inexperienced, however life is difficult [right now] and I’m undecided how far more s**t I can take!’
Similarly, Jeff and Jade cut up up two years after the start of Freddy.
They by no means confirmed the explanations for his or her break-up, however talking within the Channel 4 documentary Jade Goody: The Reality Star That Changed Britain, Jeff urged that newspaper experiences performed an element.
He stated: ‘Things that had been private to us stored showing within the papers.
Jeff gained full custody of their two sons after Jade’s dying (pictured with Bobby,L, and Freddy, R)
The TV presenter and his youngest son have solely not too long ago patched up their relationship following a bitter household feud that has taken up a lot of the 12 months
‘[We’d ask] how do they know that? We had been satisfied that [each other] or folks round us had been promoting tales and getting cash on issues that had been very contentious for us.
‘You offered a narrative’, ‘no I have not you need to have achieved it’, ‘I have not achieved it have to be your mate’, ‘they have not achieved it have to be your mate’, and belief disintegrated to nothing.’
Jeff gained full custody of their two sons after Jade’s dying.
The TV presenter and his youngest son have solely not too long ago patched up their relationship following a bitter household feud that has taken up a lot of the 12 months.
Freddy had been embroiled in a excessive profile battle along with his father, after he launched authorized motion in a bid to forestall the aspiring mannequin from seeing his grandmother, Jade’s mum, Jackiey Budden.
A supply beforehand instructed The Daily Mail: ‘Jeff took the boys in when Jade died, he took them away from the limelight and did his greatest to convey them up amid such troublesome circumstances however sadly Freddy simply cannot see eye to eye with him.’
It was beforehand revealed that Jeff, had arrange a courtroom date to cease Freddy from seeing his maternal grandmother amid rising considerations over his well-being.
Jeff has lengthy insisted she is a foul affect on the troubled teen – with the pair enduring a sequence of very public disputes over time.
Freddy had been embroiled in a excessive profile battle along with his father, after he launched authorized motion in a bid to forestall the aspiring mannequin from seeing his grandmother, Jade’s mum, Jackiey Budden
Back in June, The Mail On Sunday revealed that Freddy was once more spending time at Jackiey’s Bermondsey flat regardless of his father submitting courtroom paperwork in an effort to maintain his son away.
Family associates say the duo stay ‘extraordinarily shut,’ explaining: ‘Jeff was by no means going to maintain Freddy away from his Nanny for very lengthy – they’ve at all times had a powerful bond, Jeff could hate her for all kinds of causes going again a few years, however Freddy loves her very a lot.
‘They had a good time collectively, taking part in along with her canine and catching up at her flat – the place he has usually stayed over time. Whatever Jeff hoped to attain along with his authorized efforts, it hasn’t labored.’
However the pair managed to work by way of their points amid the information Freddy is ready to change into a father for the primary time.
Jeff is alleged to be ‘extraordinarily supportive’ alongside different shut household and associates who’ve vowed to assist him in any approach they’ll.
A good friend beforehand instructed The Mail on Sunday: ‘It has blindsided him and has been one of many issues that has actually introduced him and his dad again collectively however it’s so devastating that Jade is not right here to see it.
‘Jeff was one of many first folks he determined to open up to to ask for recommendation, and he stepped up right away and wished to assist in any approach he may.’
It has been a troublesome 12 months for Freddy, who in June introduced on Instagram that he was going to a rehabilitation centre in Spain, admitting he had been hooked on smoking since he was 12 and was eager to hunt remedy.
He stated: ‘I’ve been smoking from the age of 12 and it is time to cease it was a foul coping mechanism that became an dependancy one thing I relied on and one thing that made me really feel sane and considerably okay.’
It has been a troublesome 12 months for Freddy, who in June introduced on Instagram that he was going to a rehabilitation centre in Spain, admitting he had been hooked on smoking since he was 12 and was eager to hunt remedy
Following her controversial stint within the Celebrity Big Brother home in 2007, Jade discovered herself in rehab after admitting that she was affected by stress and despair
But days after the admission, Freddy posted once more on-line saying he had modified his thoughts, writing: ‘You know what I do not want rehab. I simply want a vacation with a superb group of boys or a retreat.’
Freddy additionally accused his grandmother of getting him hooked on sturdy hashish when he was simply 12 – having beforehand insisted she had by no means been liable for his drug use.
On his new podcast, he stated: ‘My nan is unquestionably the one that launched me to reefer and bought me hooked. It’s a kind of issues, I used to be 12.
‘I’ve been smoking since I used to be 12, I’ve been to rehab, I’ve been sectioned, I’ve had manic episodes, I’ve been sectioned. There’s been an actual journey and it has been a tricky one.’
Following her controversial stint within the Celebrity Big Brother home in 2007, Jade discovered herself in rehab after admitting that she was affected by stress and despair.
However, she checked out after simply 5 days after deciding that she may solely deal with non-public consultations as a day affected person.
Over the weekend, Freddy has appeared to disclose he tragically ‘tried to finish all of it’ over two years in the past by ‘crashing his automotive’ in the midst of a ‘manic episode.’
He took to TikTok to bravely share a video explaining his heartbreaking journey, with a generated voiceover within the video sharing the extent of the mannequin’s psychological well being struggles.
In the video, Freddy instructed his followers that he spent his 18th birthday ‘in a psychiatric ward,’ however realised after that ‘one thing wanted to alter.’
The video started with a generated voiceover that stated: ‘2.5 years in the past after crashing a automotive in a manic episode in an try to finish all of it.’
He captioned the put up: ‘2.5 years in the past now, I’m f*****g pleased with myself and I can not wait to inform my story.’
Showing how he realised he needed to change his habits, he then wrote: ‘Something clicked in my head wanted to alter! Started getting out extra.’
While the information of Freddy turning into a father has introduced him nearer to Jeff, Freddy’s relationship with the mom of his youngster has not been easy crusing
He added that he then determined to begin ‘consuming higher,’ and centered on his shut circle of associates and prioritising ‘self-love.’
The video then confirmed photographs of himself attending occasions, coaching within the gymnasium and consuming salads for lunch, together with the phrases: ‘Eating higher. Time away from London. Bit of coaching. Small circle. My doggo. Skincare and self love.’
While the information of Freddy turning into a father has introduced him nearer to Jeff, Freddy’s relationship with the mom of his youngster has not been easy crusing.
After months of being on-off along with his girlfriend Holly Swinburn, the 2 have now formally cut up Daily Mail can solely reveal.
Freddy has instructed associates he has dumped Holly, who’s pregnant along with his youngster, and he or she reacted by making an attempt to take his canine – a bully known as Pablo – from him.
Sources near mannequin Freddy instructed the Daily Mail that he’s fighting the thought of co-parenting with Holly as issues have change into ‘very troublesome between them’.
‘The pair have been arguing so much not too long ago. Having a child so younger is so much to cope with. Both are fairly flighty characters,’ the insider shared.
‘Freddy initially feared he was not the daddy, however has since achieved a paternity check which confirmed that he’s the daddy.’
The information comes simply hours after his father, Jeff, cut up from spouse Kate once more.
The pair first met in 2013, earlier than tying the knot 5 years later in 2018 with Kate taking up the position of stepmother to Jeff’s two sons Bobby, 22, and Freddy, 21.
Now Jeff shared a press release on Instagram on Tuesday, revealed his marriage broke down over summer time after they found they could not make one another blissful (pictured earlier this 12 months)
Sharing a press release, he instructed followers: ‘I’m so full of affection and gratitude for Kate. For all we achieved, for the way a lot we grew, for all the pieces we endured.
‘We separated in the summertime and stored it non-public for so long as we may to present us a while to regulate.
‘For 12 years now we have been every others secure house, every others greatest supporters at a time when our lives have been busy, painful & advanced.
‘I’m so pleased with how laborious we labored, how we stored displaying up, we gave all the pieces and extra.
‘I’m additionally so stuffed with respect and admiration for the profitable profession Kate has constructed and the way in which she cared for me unconditionally.’
Jeff stated Kate, 35, remains to be in contact to examine in on how his sons are doing, as Freddy prepares to welcome his first youngster.
The presenter continued: ‘It’s credit score to the girl she is that she nonetheless checks in to ask how the boys are doing as a result of she is so invested of their lives.
‘They love her and I’ve many associates that love her too. I’ll miss her household who at all times went above and past to help us.
‘My phrases don’t inform the total image as a result of they don’t must. We will keep on supporting one another and I do know I’ll be celebrating her inevitable wins similar to earlier than.
‘We each deserve full happiness and we’re upset that we in the end couldn’t be that for each other and It felt time to let it go.’
Jeff was seen with out his marriage ceremony ring whereas reporting from Reykjavik on Monday’s GMB, whereas Kate too reportedly ditched her band after heading to Las Vegas for the Grand Prix.
According to The Sun, Kate has returned to her flat in Hackney after rising aside from Jeff amid Freddy’s struggles.
Jeff married Kate in 2018, and shared that he had ‘actually by no means felt loneliness prefer it’ following their cut up three years in the past.
Taking to Instagram on the time, Jeff stated: ‘I’ve a lot to be glad about and I respect going through the teachings I must develop however this 12 months has been difficult to say the least.
‘My nine-year relationship ended earlier within the 12 months and I’ve been working by way of that on prime of supporting somebody near me who’s going by way of one thing troublesome.
‘The boys and I’ve not too long ago moved house to a brand new space and I spend more often than not alone because the boys clearly have their very own issues happening.
‘It’s been fixed change this 12 months and I’m good with adapting however the mixture of issues have left me low at instances.
‘I’ve actually by no means felt loneliness prefer it. Can we put Christmas again a number of months?!’
But in July 2023, Jeff confirmed that he and Katie had reconciled, as he shared an Instagram video from their vacation collectively, with their marriage ceremony rings on full show.
