Jeff Brazier breaks down in tears of joy as his son Bobby, 20, takes home the Rising Star award at the NTAs
Jeff Brazier burst into tears of joy as his son Bobby took home the Rising Star award at the National Television Awards on Tuesday.
The budding actor, 20, is building a career for himself on screen with his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders.
After his name was announced, Bobby immediately hugged his father, 44, who seemed overjoyed at his son’s success.
Bobby credited his win to Jeff while on the podium, saying, “This has very little to do with me and everything to do with my dad.
‘For the past 20 years I’ve heard him say ‘because I can’. It was a mantra of his and he just said “because I can”. Because I can, why not?’
Proud: Jeff Brazier burst into tears of joy as his son Bobby took home the Rising Star award at the National Television Awards on Tuesday
Success: The budding actor, 20, is building a career for himself on screen with his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders
Over the moon: After his name was announced, Bobby immediately hugged his father, 44, who seemed overjoyed at his son’s success
During his acceptance speech, the soap star remained humble, joking that he still feels like he has “no idea” what he’s doing on set.
Bobby is the son of Jeff and reality star Jade Goody who died of cervical cancer when Bobby was just five years old.
Elsewhere on the show, it was Ant and Dec who claimed their 22nd NTA at the annual ceremony following a successful return to the Australian jungle with ITV1 juggernaut I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
The pair claimed the award ahead of the coveted Hammond, notably selected ahead of her This Morning co-host Holly Willoughby in the Best Presenter category.
The co-hosts – who also competed with Martin Lewis, Claudia Winkleman and Bradley Walsh – admitted they were “more nervous than ever” before entering Tuesday night’s event, but were just as “humbled and grateful” to receive the honor as they ever were.
Elsewhere, Danielle Harold cried as she accepted the Serial Drama Performance Award for her former role in EastEnders.
The actress appeared genuinely baffled as she took the stage after taking the accolade ahead of Emmerdale’s Dominic Brunt and Coronation Street stars Charlotte Jordan and Maureen Lipman in her portrayal of brain tumor victim Lola Pearce-Brown in the final days.
The actress accepted the award from Michelle Collins – who excitedly shouted ‘Yes’ as she read Danielle’s name – and said: ‘I literally… I really didn’t prepare anything, I thought this was the biggest, biggest, biggest shock was and I can’t believe I’m standing in front of the O2.
Family: Bobby looked over the moon when he posed next to his dad after winning the award
Family: Bobby is the son of Jeff and reality star Jade Goody who died of cervical cancer when Bobby was only five years old
Success: Bobby’s EastEnders co-star Danielle Harold took home the Seria Drama Performance award
Role: During his acceptance speech, the soap star remained humble and joked that he still feels like he has ‘no idea’ what he’s doing on set
Tragedy: Bobby is the son of Jeff and reality star Jade Goody who died of cervical cancer when Bobby was just five years old (pictured with Jade in 2004)
“I literally want to say to everyone who has had input into this storyline and the investigation: guys, this is for you.
Earlier in the evening, credit for the TV interview went to The Graham Norton Show, but unlike category rivals Louis Theroux, Piers Morgan and Chris and Rosie Ramsay, the presenter was not at the ceremony to receive the award in person.
The Traitors won the Reality Competition award, while the third season of ‘Happy Valley’ took the Returning Drama honor.
The first prize of the evening, the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award, was presented to Gogglebox.
Happy Valley also triumphed that night, with the show winning in the Returning Drama category, while actress Sarah Lancashire claimed the award for Best Dramatic Performance, while also being honored with a Special Recognition Award.