Celebrity Race Across The World star Jeff Brazier aimed a witty jab at his son Bobby as he quipped that he would feel "offended". The 45-year-old TV host is gearing up for his stint on the BBC's hit competition airing tonight, where he will team up with his rarely-seen younger son Freddy, 19. Jeff is seeking some much-needed father and son time, confessing that despite living under the same roof they rarely see each other.
Contestants are challenged to navigate to a far-flung finish line without flying or contemporary luxuries in the show. The arduous 12,500km journey ahead features well-known individuals like Jeff Brazier and son Freddy embarking from the depths of the Amazon to the heights of the Andes, armed with just a map and their wits on a shoestring budget. Jeff, who is also dad to former Strictly Come Dancing celebrity and EastEnders actor Bobby, 21, had both his boys with the late Big Brother icon Jade Goody .
Jade tragically passed away in 2009 at the tender age of 27 after a brave fight with cervical cancer. Ahead of the new season of Race Across The World, Jeff appeared on the BBC The One Show alongside presenters Alex Scott and Roman Kemp to tease what audiences can expect from the upcoming adventure, reports Wales Online . Roman seized the opportunity to probe Jeff about how he made the choice to invite Freddy on this escapade over Bobby, who already has a footing in the limelight.
Directing the question to Jeff, Roman inquired: "The big thing for you is you're.