Bobby Brazier sparks fears he could be quitting EastEnders just days after Ellie Leach split as he sets his sights on a brand new career

Bobby Brazier may be about to quit EastEnders and embark on a brand new career.

The actor, 20, has played Freddie Slater in the BBC One soap since 2022, but following his split from Strictly Come Dancing co-star Ellie Leach he is now hoping he can emulate the success of global pop icon Harry Styles.

A source said OK! Magazine on Bobby and Ellie’s split: ‘Love blossomed between them when they met up close during the tour, but once it was over they both spent much less time together.

‘Bobby’s great love is singing, he wants to be a star singer on a global level, and some big music leaders think he could do that.

‘He wants to be the next Harry Styles, who is really taken seriously as a real artist. Now that the world is his oyster, he continues to act, but singing is really his passion.’

Bobby Brazier could be on the verge of leaving EastEnders and starting a brand new career after two years on the BBC One soap

The young actor split from Strictly Come Dancing co-star Ellie Leach (pictured in February) after a brief romance

The young actor split from Strictly Come Dancing co-star Ellie Leach (pictured in February) after a brief romance

Bobby is said to be keen to emulate the success of former One Direction star Harry Styles (pictured)

Bobby is said to be keen to emulate the success of former One Direction star Harry Styles (pictured)

Just days ago it was revealed that former Coronation Street actress Elie, 23, parted ways with the late Jade Goody’s son and her former partner Jeff Brazier as their busy lives head in different directions, just weeks after news of their romance emerged. .

Ellie shared an update on Instagram on Saturday, sticking her tongue out for a fun selfie and writing: ‘Hair is a bit crazy today.’

Bobby and Ellie first sparked dating rumors on Strictly Come Dancing in December and grew closer during the BBC show’s tour in January to February.

But while Bobby returns to his character Freddie Slater in the BBC soap and is reportedly exploring a potential career in Hollywood, Ellie is currently touring British theaters in the Cluedo stage production.

A TV insider said this The sun: ‘Love blossomed between them when they were close to each other during the tour, but once it was over, they both spent much less time together.

‘That gave them space to think about the future, which will probably take them in a completely different direction over the next two years.

“So they decided it was best to quit while they were still ahead and still friends because they both really cherish the friendship they have.”

MailOnline has contacted Ellie and Bobby’s representatives for comment.

The actor has played Freddie Slater on EastEnders since 2022 but is set to quit to pursue a music career (pictured on the soap)

The actor has played Freddie Slater on EastEnders since 2022 but is set to quit to pursue a music career (pictured on the soap)

The former Coronation Street actress and the EastEnders actor, 20, decided to split as their busy lives go in different directions, just weeks after their romance first surfaced.

The former Coronation Street actress and the EastEnders actor, 20, decided to split as their busy lives go in different directions, just weeks after their romance first surfaced.

Ellie Leach, 23, has broken her silence on social media following her reported split from her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Bobby Brazier.

Ellie Leach, 23, has broken her silence on social media following her reported split from her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Bobby Brazier.

The news comes after it was revealed that Ellie had ‘moved to London’ when her relationship with Bobby blossomed. The couple made their first public appearance together in February at Hadestown’s press night at the Lyric Theater in London.

The couple looked happier than ever as they had their picture taken together on their first red carpet together.

Ellie also shared a sweet, loved-up selfie with Bobby after he saw her make her stage debut in Cluedo 2 at the Richmond Theater earlier this month.