Freddy Brazier declares 'life's good' as he shares glimpse of rarely seen girlfriend Holly in uplifting Instagram post - after revealing he 'misses' brother Bobby
Since his new relationship emerged, Freddy has only posted the back of Holly on his social media.
In his latest post, the Race Across The World star, 20, proudly showed off his girlfriend alongside a gushing caption amid his family feud.
He wrote: 'Couldn't think of a caption, but the photos say it all! LIFE IS GOOD'
The pair have just bought a new Pocket Bully dog, named Prince together - which are illegal to buy, breed or sell in the UK.
However, it was only four weeks ago that model, Freddy was linked to influencer, Tasha Newcombe, 22.
The pair were photographed having drinks together at Glasshouse Terrace in London Bridge.
Tasha hit headlines herself last summer when she, then 21, became romantically involved with 16-year-old Marko Vituk, from Maidstone.
On Monday, Freddy admitted he 'misses the bond' he shared with older brother Bobby in a heartbreaking Instagram post.
He posted throwback videos as he reminisced about the good times he and Bobby, 22, shared during the coronavirus.
One video Freddy posted saw the Brazier brothers bashing their heads against a pumpkin on a farm.
He wrote: 'Only thing I miss about Covid is the amount of time I had with my brother to bond and make memories and have a laugh.'
In another post, Freddy and Bobby larked around in the kitchen in a video while dad Jeff cooked dinner.
Bobby, who has immersed himself in the movement at the Hare Krishna HQ, has been enjoying the religion's peaceful outlook at Soho's Hare Krishna HQ.
The Mail revealed that Bobby has turned to the organisation – which follows a branch of the Hindu faith – after relations became strained between him and his father, TV presenter Jeff.
So difficult did things become between the pair that Bobby moved out of Jeff's Essex home into his own Soho apartment, which is near to the Hare Krishna temple.
Jeff, resident parental expert on ITV 's This Morning, had cheered on his son for all his worth every week at Strictly. He also told Strictly viewers how strong their relationship was. But in truth, communication between the two has been scant.
Meanwhile Freddy's difficulties with his father were apparently heightened when he tried to deepen his relationship with his grandmother, Jade's mum Jackiey Budden.
Freddy, who starred with his dad on BBC1 show Celebrity Race Across The World, currently lives with his grandmother, despite his father's objections. The 20-year-old also admitted to smoking cannabis with his grandmother.
While Freddy's rebellion is public, noisy and erratic, Bobby's is the polar opposite – yet perhaps no less hurtful for his father. Friends revealed to the Mail that Bobby, although no wild child, has been just as happy to push away his relatives as Freddy.
Those relatives include Jeff's wife Kate Dwyer – who both boys have had 'ups and downs' with, according to those who know the family. And while Bobby may not be trading insults with his dad publicly, like his younger brother, he is also seeking to distance himself from Jeff, who Freddy accused of being controlling.
A source close to the family said: 'Bobby's always had a spiritual side, but this is intentional. It's clear he's trying to leave all the fighting and noise behind. 'Freddy's rebellion is loud – drugs, public slanging matches and legal battles about his nana – while Bobby's is quiet. But actually it's just as defiant.
Bobby has been immersing himself in daily spiritual rituals, chanting mantras, preparing communal meals and enjoying the religion's peaceful outlook at Soho's Hare Krishna HQ
'He's turning his back on the life his Dad created for them in Essex and following his own path.'
Bobby's Hare Krishna practice appears to be no fad. A volunteer said: 'He's here every Saturday without fail, he joins our kitchen session, learns the prayers – this isn't a gimmick.'
Freddy lost his mother Jade Goody when he was just four years old after she died from cervical cancer in 2009, and has since been raised by his dad Jeff.
Jackiey and Jeff have clashed multiple times over the years, and it was revealed earlier this year that the TV star is taking action in an attempt to legally block contact between his son and his grandmother, 'to keep him safe'.
Mail On Sunday revealed that Freddy, who was restricted from seeing Jackiey by his dad after he filed court paperwork, spent time last month at her home in Bermondsey, after reuniting despite his father's efforts to keep his son away.
Family friends say the duo remain 'extremely close,' explaining: 'Jeff was never going to keep Freddy away from his Nanny for very long – they've always had a strong bond Jeff may hate her for all sorts of reasons going back many years, but Freddy loves her very much...
'They had a great time together, playing with her dog and catching up at her flat – where he has often stayed over the years...
'Whatever Jeff hoped to achieve with his legal efforts, it hasn't worked.'
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