Jeff Brazier relives his own young dad journey as Freddy prepares for fatherhood

Jeff Brazier has recalled his emotional journey when he embraced fatherhood for the first time at the age of 23.

Now, the presenter, 46, shared that his excitement at becoming a grandfather is rooted in the ‘similarities’ between himself and his son Freddy Brazier, who preparing to welcome his first child at 21.

For context, Freddy announced last month that is set to become a father with his then- partner Holly Swinburn, though the pair have ever reconciled.

Jeff shared that he and his late partner Jade Goody had ‘not really known each other for too long’ when she became pregnant.

Jade tragically lost her life to cervical cancer in 2009, when Freddy and his younger brother Bobby were just four and five years old.

Speaking to the Sun Jeff said: ‘I feel very excited to be a grandson. And we have been building a relationship with Holly and her family so that we are all as connected and aligned as possible with regards to how we can support these two.’

He continued: ‘It is slightly intriguing actually when I think about the similarities about Jade and I having a child early, having not really known each other for too long before that. And then my mum had me when she was vey young as well.

‘If I could go back and do it all over again, then I would, just to be a little bit less pressured. I do not feel like it’s on me for the outcome to be perfect.’

The past year has not been easy for Freddy, due to a fallout with his nan Jackiey Budden, with whom he had previously been living after seeking solace from his father despite their dispute.