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\n\t\tAnother EastEnders star is leaving Albert Square (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tAnother EastEnders star is leaving Albert Square (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n
After four years on Albert Square, Bobby Brazier<\/a> is set to leave EastEnders.<\/p>\n The actor and Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> 2023 runner-up has been inundated with job offers since reaching the final of the BBC<\/a> dance show, so he\u2019s striking while the iron is hot and moving on to pastures new.<\/p>\n Bobby, 22, who plays Freddie Slater<\/a> in the soap, will bow out later this year.<\/p>\n An EastEnders spokesperson confirmed to Metro<\/strong>: \u2018We can confirm that Bobby Brazier will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish him all the best for the future.\u2019<\/p>\n Meanwhile, an insider explained that the pieces just happened to fall into place with regard to storylines and Bobby\u2019s plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n The source told The Sun<\/a>: \u2018Bosses had a meeting with Bobby only recently as they had a plan in mind for a storyline, and it just so \u00adhappened that Bobby was also thinking that now was the right time to look for other opportunities outside the show.<\/p>\n \t\t \t\t \u2018The timing of the decision worked for both, but his final scenes are not for a while yet.<\/p>\n \u2018The character has had a great run, but the time is now right for Bobby to look for other opportunities, and for EastEnders to wave goodbye to Freddie Slater.\u2019<\/p>\n Bobby has proven to be a real hit with EastEnders viewers since he joined, taking home the National Television Award for rising star last year.<\/p>\n Freddie first appeared in 2004, and he is the son of\u00a0Graham Foster\u00a0and\u00a0Little Mo Slater.<\/p>\n Bobby then made his EastEnders debut by taking over the role from Alex and Tom Kilby, who last portrayed the character in\u00a02006 when Freddie left with his mum to start a new life.<\/p>\n His return came when Freddie attended the wedding of his aunt, Kat Slater, and Phil Mitchell.<\/p>\n \t\t Since, his most memorable moments have included when he beat Theo Hawthorne unconscious with an iron and punched him multiple times, having confronted Theo for pretending to be his father.<\/p>\n Freddie was also given an ADHD diagnosis with the help of his old schoolteacher.<\/p>\n When he joined EastEnders, Bobby, whose mum is the late Jade Goody, said: \u2018Stepping into the acting world has always been a vision of mine, and doing that with EastEnders as a Slater is a blessing.<\/p>\n \u2018I\u2019m very grateful.\u2019<\/p>\n Executive producer Chris Clenshaw also said: \u2018Freddie Slater is a chaotic 18-year-old with a sensitive soul. A modern-day lad who\u2019s in touch with his spiritual side.\u2019<\/p>\n He called Bobby \u2018an amazing young addition to the EastEnders cast, who brings heart and humility to the role\u2019.<\/p>\n In recent months, Bobby has reached new heights of stardom, confessing to the Daily Mail that he had \u2018spent lots of money\u2019 after his Strictly success.<\/p>\n \t\t \t\t He also laughed when quizzed about rumours that he was set for Hollywood after impressing the nation with his performance abilities.<\/p>\n \u2018You kind of just take it as it comes, and nothing really changes,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n \u2018There\u2019s what everyone sees, and then there\u2019s your life, and I\u2019m too invested in my own life to get wrapped up in what everyone else says and is talking about.\u2019<\/p>\n He said similar to Metro<\/strong> in 2023<\/a> while Strictly was still airing, where Bobby was paired with Dianne Buswell.<\/p>\n \u2018I just trust that I\u2019ll always be OK and that life will take me where it\u2019s meant to take me.\u2019<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us\u00a0soaps@metro.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/strong><\/p>\n Join the community by leaving a comment below and\u00a0stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Arrow![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254686454-95ba.jpg\")
\n\t\tBobby Brazier has played Freddie Slater for four years (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n![\"Mandatory](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254520229-e657.jpg\")
\n\t\tLast year, he took home the NTA for rising star (Picture: Ash Knotek\/REX\/Shutterstock for NTA)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/freddie-slater-5387214-ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter-1871.jpg\")
\n\t\tBobby has proven himself to be a fan favourite among EastEnders viewers (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n![\"Bobby](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_187745938-910d.jpg\")
\n\t\tBobby reached the final of Strictly 2023 alongside pro partner Dianne Buswell (Picture: PA)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254686451-4aaa.jpg\")
\n\t\tHe will bow out of the show later this year (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n
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