Jackiey Budden, the mother of the late Celebrity Big Brother star Jade Goody, was seen letting her hair down during a lively weekend outing in the capital. The 68-year-old, accompanied by her friend Lisa O'Mara, enjoyed a raucous evening that was documented in a series of social media videos.
A Night of Karaoke and Carpark Antics
The clips, shared by Lisa O'Mara, captured the duo's high spirits. They were filmed larking about in a carpark before heading to Boxpark in London for a festive drag queen event. There, they took to the dancefloor, with Jackiey climbing onto benches to dance to The B-52s' Love Shack. She made a bold style statement in a bright red dress, green boots, and a faux fur coat.
The night's entertainment peaked with a karaoke rendition of Gloria Gaynor's classic I Will Survive. In another humorous moment, the pair attempted to ride a bicycle together to Chamillionaire's Ridin', with Jackiey perched precariously on the back, resulting in fits of laughter. Lisa captioned the videos, calling them "the crazy duo" and praising the "brilliant night out."
Grandson Freddy Brazier Shows Sweet Support
Significantly, the evening also drew a public show of affection from Jackiey's grandson, Freddy Brazier. The 21-year-old influencer, who is the son of the late Jade Goody, commented "This is sweet ❤️" on a clip where Jackiey fell over and was checked on by Lisa.
This supportive comment comes after a period of well-documented tension. Just last month, Freddy posted an explosive TikTok video accusing his grandmother of lying to him for years. He also revealed he had tried to end his life before his 18th birthday. Their relationship has been turbulent, with Freddy's father, Jeff Brazier, having previously sought a court order to limit contact over concerns about cannabis use and her influence.
However, it appears a reconciliation was reached in time for Christmas. Last week, Freddy indicated they had patched things up, sharing that they had attended a memorial service for his mother together in South East London.
Amidst Ongoing Family and Personal Struggles
The night out and mended relationship with Freddy occur against a backdrop of ongoing challenges. Freddy is currently embroiled in a public dispute with his pregnant girlfriend, Holly Swinburn, who has accused him of drug-fuelled parties—allegations he vehemently denies as "sick" lies.
Holly also criticised Jackiey's influence, suggesting she gets jealous of Freddy's relationships. Freddy has hit back, stating he is attempting to quit cannabis but finds it harder due to the turbulent relationship with Holly. He also expressed dismay that his father Jeff appeared to be supporting Holly's side.
Jackiey Budden's daughter, the beloved Big Brother star Jade Goody, died from cervical cancer on Mother's Day in 2009, when Freddy was just four years old.
