Jeff Brazier Reveals Family ‘Need and Miss Jade Goody More Than Ever’ Amid Legal Battle with Her Mother Jackiey Budden

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Jeff Brazier Opens Up on Family’s Grief and Legal Battle Over Jade Goody’s Legacy
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[Image: Jeff Brazier with sons Bobby and Freddy]
Caption: Jeff Brazier shares sons Bobby, 21, and Freddy, 20, with late partner Jade Goody, who died in 2009.

TV presenter Jeff Brazier, 45, has revealed his family “miss and need” Jade Goody more than ever, 15 years after her tragic death from cervical cancer at age 27. In an emotional interview with The Sun, Jeff reflected on raising their sons Bobby and Freddy without their mother: “To lose the mother of your children is a huge trauma. It’s not just about missing her—we need her as a mother. We’re doing our best to cope, but sometimes you realize how much you need her.”

[Image: Jade Goody with Jeff and their sons in 2008]
Caption: Jade Goody with Jeff and their young sons before her passing in 2009.

Legal Feud with Jade’s Mother
The heartfelt admission comes amid Jeff’s ongoing legal battle with Jade’s mother, Jackiey Budden, 68, over grandson Freddy’s welfare. Jeff is seeking to restrict contact between Freddy, 20, and Jackiey, citing concerns about her influence. A source claims the relationship has been “incredibly detrimental,” prompting Jeff to hire a top barrister.

Jackiey, however, insists she wants to maintain ties: “Do I want to see Freddy? Of course I do. I see him all the time,” she told MailOnline from her London home. Neighbors describe her as a devoted grandmother caught in a “complex situation,” with one adding, “Her grandchildren mean the world to her.”

[Image: Jackiey Budden speaking to media]
Caption: Jackiey Budden insists she wants to remain in her grandsons’ lives.

Family Struggles and Public Tensions
The feud has simmered for years. In 2023, Jackiey was banned from attending Bobby’s Strictly Come Dancing finale amid the family rift. Friends say Jeff and Jackiey’s relationship broke down long ago, leaving her excluded from key moments. Jade’s ex-husband, Jack Tweed, argued Jackiey deserved to be there: “Jade would want peace and everyone to get along.”

[Image: Bobby Brazier on Strictly Come Dancing]
Caption: Bobby’s rise to fame on Strictly highlighted family tensions.

Sons’ Emotional Journeys
Both boys have openly grappled with their mother’s loss. During Celebrity Race Across The World, Freddy fought tears while discussing his grief: “I haven’t given myself time to grow up—I’ve been holding onto things from childhood.” Jeff praised his sons’ resilience, calling Freddy “instantly forgiving and wonderfully carefree.”

Bobby, now an EastEnders star, reconnected with Jackiey in 2021 after years apart, calling her “a wizard.” However, Jackiey’s 2022 outburst at the NTAs—where she branded Jeff a “c”—reignited tensions. She later defended her remarks: “He’s been a c for nine years. Bobby doesn’t need that stress.”

[Image: Jade Goody and Jack Tweed in 2006]
Caption: Jade’s brief marriage to Jack Tweed ended weeks before her death.

A Legacy of Love and Conflict
Jade’s death left Jeff as the boys’ primary caregiver, with Jackiey initially helping raise them. But their bond frayed, culminating in legal clashes. Jeff’s focus remains on shielding his sons, while Jackiey vows to fight for her role in their lives. As Bobby and Freddy navigate adulthood, the family’s story underscores the enduring impact of loss—and the fragile hope for reconciliation.

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