Jeff Brazier has reportedly said he would consider appearing on Strictly Come Dancing after being inspired by his son Bobby.
The TV presenter, 44, has had a front row seat as his EastEnders actor son Bobby, 20, took to the Strictly dancefloor with pro Dianne Buswell this series.
And Jeff is said to have been inspired by Bobby's successful stint on the show, reportedly telling friends he would now consider appearing on the competition.
Jeff has been asked to appear on the BBC dancing competition in recent years but has always turned down the opportunity The mirror.
A source told the publication: 'Jeff has been approached to do the show in the past and has always said no.
Jeff Brazier has reportedly said he would consider appearing on Strictly Come Dancing after being inspired by his son Bobby
His EastEnders actor son Bobby, 20, took to the Strictly dancefloor with Dianne Buswell this series and performed in the semi-final on Saturday
'But supporting Bobby and watching his experiences has really changed his views and he has admitted that he would consider doing so in the future.
“As Bobby's father, Jeff has had a front-row seat to everything he's been through and how transformative it's been for him.”
MailOnline has contacted Jeff's representatives for comment.
Bobby has found success with Strictly and was hailed as the 'King of the Ballroom' after scoring a near-perfect 38 during Saturday's semi-final.
Soap star Bobby and his professional dance partner Dianne, 34, wowed the judges with their performance in the penultimate round of the show.
They performed a Quickstep to Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin and a Pasodoble to Run Boy Run by Woodkid and were showered with praise from judge Shirley Ballas.
Bobby was also treated to a compilation of video messages from his loved ones, but his maternal grandmother, Jackiey Budden, went missing due to a family feud.
While his uncle, other grandmother and father Jeff sang his praises, Jackiey – the mother of Bobby's late mother Jade Goody – was noticeably absent from the montage.
Jeff spent the entire series front show watching Bobby on the BBC dancing competition (he is pictured with his youngest son Freddie)
Jeff is said to have been inspired by Bobby's successful stint on the show, reportedly telling friends he would consider appearing on the competition (they are both pictured at the NTAs)
Jackiey also shared her sadness at not being able to watch her grandson perform live from the studio audience due to the family divide.
Jackiey told me The sun on Sunday: 'Unfortunately I didn't see Bobby live. I would have liked to, but it's just one of those things. I supported him from home and watched every moment.'
MailOnline revealed that Jackiey had been unable to get a seat at any of the series' live shows due to a falling out with Bobby's father Jeff.
It was poignant that she had missed his emotional tribute to his late mother – and her only child – Jade, two weeks ago as a result.
Jeff shares Bobby and youngest son Freddie, 19, with Jade, who died of cervical cancer in May 2009.
Family friends say Jackiey and Jeff, who have cared for the boys since Jade's death, had a falling out a few years ago and have not been able to repair their relationship.
Just last week the 66-year-old described the TV presenter, who attended the shows at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire with youngest son Freddy, as a 'c**k'.
A friend told the Mail: 'Jeff and Jackiey haven't got on for a long time and things have been difficult.
'It has meant that Jackiey hasn't been able to stand in the audience to watch Bobby, things are just too bad between her and his father.
It comes as Bobby's maternal grandmother, Jackiey Budden, has shared her sadness at not being able to see Bobby perform live due to an argument with Jeff.
Bobby's father Jeff Brazier (left) dated Bobby's late Big Brother star mother Jade Goody (right) from 2002 until they split two years later (pictured in 2002)
“He and his brother Freddy are her only grandchildren and she adores them. There is nothing she would like more than to be there to see him live.
“Jeff has been a brilliant father to those boys and has tried to get through a lot of challenges. It's a very, very sad situation. There is nothing Jackiey would like more than to go to the final, but the chance of that is very small.'
Jeff has attributed the fallout to Jackiey buying the two boys inappropriate gifts, such as phones and even a hamster, which he had to confiscate or return.
In 2021, Bobby confirmed in an Instagram video that he had reconnected with his grandmother after losing contact.
He said: 'I haven't seen her for ages – far too long – but I went to see her twice recently. And honestly, if there's one woman you shouldn't underestimate, it's my grandmother. Honestly, she's like a magician! It's crazy.'