Bobby Brazier could be swapping Walford for waltzing.
The EastEnders newcomer, 20, is rumoured to be at the top of Strictly Come Dancing bosses’ wishlist for this year’s series.
An insider told The Sun : “Bobby is the dream signing for Strictly — he’s a young heart-throb who comes with a huge fanbase.
“He also has a very personal backstory and there’s so much love out there for Jade.
“There’s a few last-minute details to sort but the talks are in final stages.”
Bobby is the eldest son of tragic Big Brother star Jade Goody, who died age 27 in March 2009.
Since her passing, Bobby and his younger brother Freddie, 18, have been raised by their dad Jeff, and his new wife Kate Dwyer.
Bobby joined EastEnders as Little Mo Slater’s son Freddie in September 2022 and has proved a hit with viewers.
He’s been at the heart of several big storylines, including being the catalyst for getting his cousin Stacey involved in online sex work, and is part of an ongoing plot focusing on how ADHD can go undiagnosed in ‘naughty’ children, and have a knock-on effect on their adult lives.
The character has also been involved in several japes and money making schemes with Bobby Beale and Alfie Moon.
Bobby previously said he thinks his mum would be “so proud” of his success on the soap.
He also revealed that he is grateful she led much of her short life in the public eye.
“I’m always being told that she’s a hero and that she was funny and that people see me in her on a daily basis, which is nice,” he said.
“I’m lucky that [her life was] kind of public, because it means that I can watch videos when I’m feeling strong enough.
"But sometimes I can’t. I will cry if I do.”
