Casualty drama as Jacob’s son Blake arrives as Netflix star takes on role
- Posted on 26 August, 2024
Blake Gardner is set to appear in this week’s episode as Jacob’s son, with the paramedic becoming increasingly concerned for his son
A fresh face will be seen in Holby on Saturday night, as fan favourite Jacob’s son Blake comes back, causing concern for his father – could he be experiencing drug withdrawal?
Blake Gardner, who has never been clearly seen or credited in the show prior to this storyline, will take centre stage in this week’s episode as Jacob adjusts to being a grandfather, and grows increasingly worried about his son. After finding out that Blake had become a father to baby Carter, with the mother in prison and Blake missing, Jacob stepped up to care for the child.
Jacob’s friends Jan (Di Botcher), Iain (Michael Stevenson) and Teddy (Milo Clarke), are doing their utmost to support him as he juggles work and raising the child. Jacob has tirelessly tried to locate his son and at last, he has been found.
Now that Blake is back on the scene, what condition is he in? And, t who is rapper, actor and writer David Ajayi who plays Blake?
Jacob is a grandfather (Image: BBC STUDIOS)
Actor David Ajayi plays the mysterious Blake, alongside Dream Team’s Charles Venn who has played Jacob for almost a decade. But, where might you have seen him before?
A British born actor with Nigerian heritage from South London, David has many stings to his bow. He was raised in South London before he moved to study Accounting & Finance at Coventry University. But, that wasn’t for him, so he took a chance and he went on to train at Identity school of acting.
David Ajayi is taking on the role of Jacob’s son Blake
Since graduating, he has been in Eastenders, Supacell, and A Song From The Dark, but Blake is his biggest role yet. David is also a writer, presenter, producer and director, known for the comedy web series, Minister in Training.
Surprisingly, he has also turned his talents to another aspect of performing. He also has a music persona by the name of Gbenga De Rapper. Describing himself as “a man with a heart for God and a love of music” on his Soundcloud profile, his biggest song is Sunday Morning.
Will Blake step up as a father to Carter and build a relationship with Jacob and is he going to be in Holby for the long haul?
Casualty is airs on BBC One on Saturday at 9.10pm
Blake Gardner is set to appear in this week’s episode as Jacob’s son, with the paramedic becoming increasingly concerned for his son A fresh face will be seen in Holby on Saturday night, as fan favourite Jacob’s son Blake comes back, causing concern for his father – could he be experiencing drug withdrawal? Blake Gardner,…