Strictly’s Bobby Brazier warned about ‘snakes’ by stepfather Jack Tweed as he gives his take on THAT row between Jeff and Jackiey
Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed intervened in a violent row between his former mother-in-law Jackie Budden and Jeff Brazier.
Jack, 36, who now lives in Brentwood, Essex, with his new partner, said ex-wife Jade would have hated the feud and urged the family to “come together”.
It comes after Jackie repeatedly criticized TV presenter Geoff, calling him a “b*tch” as he watched grandson Bobby Brazier lift the gong at the NTAs and then in an exclusive chat with MailOnline.
Speaking outside her flat in Bermondsey, South London, last week, Jackie fumed: “When I performed at the NTA Awards, I was loud and it was a drink and someone said, ‘Oh, I bet you’re really proud” and “How are you?” you get along with Jeff Brazier,” and I said, “He’s an asshole.”
“The next minute I’m on the Internet and in all the newspapers. When I walked out of the O2, someone heard me say it and the story sold.”
Jade Goody and ex-husband Jack Tweed (pictured in 2008) were married until her death from cancer aged 27 in 2009.
Strictly and EastEnders star Bobby Brazier with dad Geoff at the NTAs
Jackie Budden, the maternal grandmother of 20-year-old Bobby Brazier, sent Geoff a message on MailOnline outside her flat in South London.
When asked if she said it and why, Jackie protested: “Of course I said it. I have no problem with (calling him that).
“He’s been on drugs for nine damn years.
“Bobby doesn’t need that kind of stress on his head. He is my grandson.
But Jack, who was married to Big Brother star Jade when she died of cancer aged just 27, said his ex-wife would have been horrified by the comments.
He told MailOnline: “Jade wouldn’t want that. She would just like peace for everyone. That’s what’s important.”
Unlike Jackie, Jack, who now shuns the spotlight and works as an electrician with his father, has a good relationship with Jeff.
He said: “I get along with Jeff. We’re not close friends and we don’t talk all the time, but it’s all very polite and that’s the main thing.”
Family drama aside, Jack spoke of his pride at seeing 20-year-old Bobby wow in front of millions on Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing.
The 36-year-old is still in touch with Bobby and his brother Freddie, 19, with whom he spent time as a child before their mother Jade passed away in March 2009.
He said: “Bobby is absolutely amazing. I see a lot of Jade in him. He has fantastic stage presence and lights up the room and the TV when it’s on.
“He has the same unique and sassy personality as Jade. He’s excellent and I’m very proud of him.
“This is my first time watching Strictly. Jade would be over the moon to see his success and I’m sure she will be at every concert.
“Glad to see. She would be immensely proud. There was always music in the house when he was very little, Jade was always dancing, and I’m sure he picked up some of that.
“He’s a very confident guy, always has been, and I see a lot of Jade in him.
“He looks like her and acts just like her – cheeky and sweet.
“It lights up the room, as you can see.”
But Jack warned Bobby about life in the spotlight, drawing on his own and Jade’s experiences.
The pair entered Celebrity Big Brother in 2007 and Jack said “snakes” were trying to get to Jade.
Jade Goody and Jack Tweeds outside her Waltham Abbey home in February 2009.
Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell performing on Strictly Dedicated to Bobby’s Mother
He called show business “foul play.”
He added: “I would advise Bobby to be careful, especially as he becomes more successful.
“I know he has good people around him, he has a good head on his shoulders and his dad Jeff is looking out for him.
“It’s very difficult to trust people in this industry. I have found that people are constantly trying to turn you in to get you for their own gain.
“That’s the nature of the beast. Many people went behind Jade’s back to make money from her.
“It’s about greed. This world is full of snakes. Bobby, I’m sure he’ll be careful. It’s a tough game and I told him that.
“There were a lot of fake people around Jade. They tried to be her friends, but they didn’t have her best interests at heart.
“Bobby needs to be careful with this. But there are good people around him, and that’s the main thing.
“The whole world is at his feet.”
Jack called on TV shows and companies to do more to protect the mental health of contestants in light of a spate of reality TV suicides.
He said: “Great caution needs to be taken regarding these types of issues. The impact on mental health can be huge.”
Jack, who has previously spoken about smoking cannabis, says he doesn’t do drugs and only drinks socially on rare occasions.
Jack, who lives with his girlfriend Ellie Sargeant, 28, said he will always love Jade.
Jack and his new girlfriend Ellie Sargeant, 28, who live together in Brentwood, Essex.
Jack said he “found love” with Ellie (both pictured) and that the pair were “very close.”
Jade and Jack married in February 2009, and just a month later Jade died of cervical cancer.
He added: “I will always love Jade and think about her often.
“The other day I visited her grave and laid flowers.
“When Jade died, she asked me to continue to be a part of Bobby and Freddie’s lives.
“And I will.
“I think about Jade every day. She said she hoped one day I would find someone.
“And I found love with Ellie. We don’t argue and we’re very close.
“In many ways I still feel married to Jade, so I haven’t even thought about getting engaged to Ellie.
“We’re taking our time and seeing what happens.”
Speaking about life away from the spotlight, he said he finds it much more comfortable.
He says he is happy working as an electrician in Essex, which is what he was doing when he met Jade aged 18.
He added: “I’m happy. My life is fine.
“Being away from the spotlight is much better for me. I still get recognized sometimes, but I don’t mind it.
“It’s better than constantly thinking about it.
“People might think fame is easy, but Jade worked really hard. It was very difficult.
“I work as a commercial electrician with my father and my life is good and normal.”