Jeff Brazier reportedly joins Strictly line-up for 2026

The 47-year-old could be following in the footsteps of his son Bobby, 22, who reached the final of the BBC show in 2023.

A source told The Sun: “Jeff was approached by the Beeb about taking part in Strictly this year and he is tempted.

“Previously he said he wouldn’t do it because he didn’t want to step on Bobby’s toes.

“But three years have passed now and it’s a massive opportunity for Jeff.

“He has discussed it with Bobby who thinks it would be amazing if his dad was to give it a go.

“Jeff has yet to sign his contract but everyone around him is urging him to do it.”

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Bobby was partnered with professional dancer Dianne Buswell and finished runner-up to Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and her professional partner Vito Coppola.

In a 2024 interview, Jeff explained why he was hesitant to do the show.

He told The Sun: “Bobby’s been there, it’s his thing.

“I feel like to step into that world would almost be to sort of steal his thunder slightly.

“That was Bob’s thing and I want to leave it to him…

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“I’ve got plenty of things that I really enjoy doing, I’ve got lots of exciting projects moving forward and I’ll stay in my lane, I think.

“But I don’t think that going on Strictly would be right for me right now.”

The Strictly rumours come after the cancellation of a planned ITV reality show featuring Jeff and his sons Bobby and Freddy.

The documentary was reportedly dropped earlier this year due to “ongoing stress” within the family.

A source told the Daily Mail: “Jeff has pulled out of the show, leaving pre-production in chaos.

“Nobody really knows why, but there is a lot of ongoing stress in the Brazier clan, especially with [son] Freddy about to become a dad.

“It’s a lot, but Jeff deciding to take himself away from the show has come as a shock to ITV, who had it down as a big ratings winner.”

Newsquest approached the BBC for comment, but the broadcaster declined to comment on the speculation.

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