EastEnders star praised for move as Jeff Brazier in tears over son Bobby's NTAs win with nod to late mum Jade

EastEnders star Molly Rainford has been praised by National Television Awards viewers after she comforted a crying Jeff Brazier after his son picked up a gong. Molly's soap co-star Bobby Brazier took home the 'Rising Star' award after joining EastEnders last year as Freddie Slater.

The actor and model, who is weeks away from making his Strictly Come Dancing debut after signing up for the 21st series of the hit BBC One dance contest, couldn't believe he'd won the award as he credited his TV presenter dad on stage during his acceptance speech.

Appearing lost for words as he held onto his first major piece of silverware, he eventually said: "This actually has very, very, very little to do with me and everything to do with my dad. Over the course of the last twenty years, I have consistently heard him say 'because I can'. It was a mantra or a moto of his, and him just saying that it's... Because I can!"

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Bobby held back tears as his dad was spotted in the audience in floods as he was supported by Molly who stood by his side. Viewers watching at home took to social media as they gushed over the soap newcomer who later paid tribute to his late mum Jade Goody.

Speaking about Jade, who tragically died from cervical cancer aged just 27 in March 2009, before his win, Bobby told Metro.co.uk that she would "be proud of him, but also proud no matter what," a message fans of the 20-year-old were quick to share.

@suzyglitter1 tweeted: "A lovely acceptance speech from Bobby Brazier. No doubt his mum would be very proud #NTAs." @geordiegalg said: "Could not be happier for Bobby Brazier. What an amazing young man he is, an absolute credit to his