Bobby Brazier is reportedly quitting showbiz and moving to India to pursue the Hare Krishna religion.
The EastEnders actor and Strictly Come Dancing star, 22, is hoping to spend at least a year abroad, after immersing himself in the movement this summer.
The Mail revealed that Bobby turned to the organisation – which follows a branch of the Hindu faith – after relations became strained between him, his brother Freddy and their father Jeff.
And since the family put their feud to bed, Bobby is planning to make the move soon after he leaves the BBC soap later this year.
A source told The Sun: ‘Bobby is really excited and happy about his move to India. He’s been telling everyone about it and preaching to them about why he is devoted to Hare Krishna.
‘He’s such a nice young man, his heart is in the right place, but some people are surprised that he’s walking away from his career at a time when he’s on such a high with it.
Bobby Brazier, 22, is reportedly quitting showbiz and moving to India to pursue the Hare Krishna religion
The EastEnders actor and Strictly Come Dancing star is hoping to spend at least a year abroad, after immersing himself in the movement this summer (pictured at the 2024 NTAs)
‘He says he expects to be over there for a long while, at least a year, so maybe he will pick up on his career eventually when he’s back.’
Daily Mail has contacted Bobby’s representatives for comment.
Earlier this week, Bobby shared his love for the religion on Instagram with a slew of posts, writing: ‘Chanting Hare Krsna mantra is so good my heart’.
The actor joined the soap in 2022 as Freddy Slater and even won the National Television Award for Rising Star for his work on the show.
According to The Sun, the actor will leave Albert Square later this year.
An EastEnders spokeswoman said: ‘We can confirm that Bobby Brazier will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish him all the best for the future.’
A source added: ‘Bosses had a meeting with Bobby only recently as they had a plan in mind for a storyline, and it just so happened that Bobby was also thinking that now was the right time to look for other opportunities outside the show.
‘The timing of the decision worked for both, but his final scenes are not for a while yet. The character has had a great run, but the time is now right for Bobby to look for other opportunities, and for EastEnders to wave goodbye to Freddie Slater.’
Bobby revealed that he ‘spent a lot of money’ after suddenly becoming a household name during his appearance on Strictly.
Earlier this week, Bobby shared his love for the religion on Instagram with a slew of posts, writing: ‘Chanting Hare Krsna mantra is so good my heart’
Hare Krishna follows a branch of the Hindu faith (Bobby pictured on Strictly with Dianne Buswell in 2023)
The actor joined the soap in 2022 as Freddy Slater and even won the National Television Award for Rising Star for his work on the show
Since the family put their feud to bed, Bobby is planning to make the move soon after he leaves the BBC soap later this year (pictured with dad Jeff)
He also joked that his newfound fame left him ‘thriving’ off the attention of older ladies, who he said were fans of his gyrating hips.
Bobby finished in second place behind ex Ellie Leach and won plaudits for his routine in memory of late mother Jade Goody.
Speaking to about his time on the show, Bobby insisted that he remained the same person despite the attention, including rumours of a move to Hollywood, but laughed: ‘I spent lots of money’
‘You kind of just takes it as it comes and nothing really changes, there’s what everyone see and then there’s your life and I’m too invested in my own life to get wrapped up in what everyone else says and is talking about’.
Before quipping: ‘But I did see that a lot of older ladies liked my hips and I loved that and thrived on so that’s cool’.