The simmering tensions within the Beckham family have escalated dramatically, with Brooklyn Beckham taking the drastic step of blocking his famous parents and siblings on Instagram. The 26-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham reportedly enacted the digital snub after his mother publicly liked one of his posts.
The Trigger: A Seemingly Innocent 'Like'
According to reports, the catalyst for this extreme action was Victoria Beckham engaging with a video posted by her eldest son. In the clip, Brooklyn demonstrated his culinary skills, detailing his process for preparing a beer-brined roast chicken to promote a clothing brand. "So it has been beer-brining for the last 24 hours and I'm just finishing putting some rosemary butter around," he explained to the camera.
While many fans saw Victoria's 'like' as a hopeful sign of reconciliation, it appears to have had the opposite effect on Brooklyn. Sources indicate he was annoyed by his mother's public display of affection, interpreting it in the context of their ongoing estrangement. In response, he blocked not only Victoria but also his father David, brothers Romeo and Cruz, and younger sister Harper Seven.
Family Denies Retaliatory Action
The situation came to light earlier today when it was noticed that Brooklyn had unfollowed his parents. Rumours swirled that David and Victoria had unfollowed him and his wife, Nicola Peltz, in retaliation. However, younger brother Cruz Beckham was quick to set the record straight on his own Instagram account.
"NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son. Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked... as did I," Cruz stated, confirming the family had been blindsided by Brooklyn's decision. This action means the Beckhams will no longer be able to view any future posts or updates from Brooklyn's account.
Deepening Rift and Christmas Plans
This digital blockade is the latest development in a family feud that has been playing out publicly for months. It is believed to have intensified after Brooklyn and Nicola notably did not attend David's lavish 50th birthday celebrations in May, and Brooklyn failed to publicly wish his father a happy birthday.
A source close to the situation suggested the block is a definitive statement from Brooklyn. "It appears that Brooklyn has blocked them to show them that's it, this is final. It is very clear that this is a sign of his complete estrangement from his family," they said.
The consequences of this rift will be felt this festive season. Despite efforts by David and Victoria to extend an olive branch, Brooklyn is not expected to join the family at their £10 million Cotswolds home for Christmas. Instead, he and Nicola plan to spend the holidays with her family in Miami, Florida.
The Mirror has contacted representatives for Brooklyn Beckham for comment on the situation.
