Jackiey Budden defends role amid Brazier's legal action over grandson Freddy

Jade Goody's legacy remains complicated as her mother, Jackiey Budden, and her children's father, Jeff Brazier, are embroiled in a legal dispute over access to their son, Freddy. Jeff has initiated legal action to prevent Freddy from seeing Jackiey, citing concerns that their relationship is detrimental to Freddy's mental health. Jackiey, who claims to have been a mother figure to her grandsons since Jade's death from cervical cancer in 2009, expressed her frustration over Jeff's actions, stating that she has tried to maintain family ties. Freddy, now 20, has publicly shared his struggles with mental health, including bipolar disorder and ADHD, which may have influenced Jeff's decision. Despite legal tensions, Jackiey insists her home is a safe space and argues that Freddy is now an adult capable of making his own choices. The situation is further complicated as it coincides with the anniversary of Jade's death, amplifying the emotional stakes for all involved.