GB News Presenter Unleashes Fury on Brooklyn Beckham Over Family Criticism
GB News host Nana Akua has delivered a blistering on-air tirade against Brooklyn Beckham, branding the 26-year-old a "multi-millionaire spoilt brat" and "ungrateful little toad" following his public criticism of parents David and Victoria Beckham. The television presenter launched her attack after Brooklyn took to Instagram earlier this month with scathing remarks about his family's behaviour.
Instagram Outburst Sparks Controversy
In a series of Instagram stories that have since circulated widely, Brooklyn Beckham - eldest child of former footballer David, 50, and fashion designer Victoria, 51 - accused his parents of being "performative" through social media. He claimed they had attempted to "endlessly" damage his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz, 31, and specifically criticised his mother for "hijacking" his planned first dance at their wedding.
Brooklyn alleged that Victoria danced "very inappropriately" with him in front of 500 wedding guests, forcing the couple to later renew their vows to create more positive memories. The accusations have sparked widespread discussion about family dynamics and privilege in the public eye.
Nana Akua's Scathing Response
Responding to the controversy, GB News star Nana Akua launched into a mocking critique of Brooklyn's complaints during her broadcast. Pretending to cry on air, she whined sarcastically: "I've had such a terrible life, it's so difficult, people - the self-made, hard-working parents who are famous and exceptional."
She continued her biting commentary: "They've achieved so much, I can make pancakes, do you want to see a video of me making a toastie?" - a clear reference to Brooklyn's much-publicised cooking career. Akua emphasised the privilege Brooklyn enjoys, stating: "I've had to live with this privilege that my hard-working parents have given me everything."
The presenter delivered her most pointed criticism by declaring: "Basically, Brooklyn, the reason you are in the position to even be looked at by Nicola Peltz is that your parents have made something of themselves. They are global icons. They created brand Beckham, the very thing that you are dissing."
Mixed Reactions from Viewers
The clip of Akua's commentary, posted to GB News's official social media accounts, generated divided responses from audiences. Some viewers strongly supported her position, with one commenting: "She's 100% right every single word she said is true! Stop being sensitive and woke." Another wrote: "Absolutely the best thing I've heard all week," while a third described it as "absolutely brilliant."
However, others defended Brooklyn's right to criticise his parents regardless of their wealth and success. One respondent argued: "I usually agree with you but rich parents aren't automatically good parents are they? Its possible to have a wealthy family but not feel valued or unconditionally loved." Another added: "So because someone has successful parents they aren't allowed to be critical of them? Your kids owe you nothing, be better parents."
Media Reactions and Wedding Guest Insights
The controversy has prompted responses across British media, with This Morning airing a segment about "how to dance appropriately at a wedding" in what many interpreted as a veiled reference to Victoria Beckham's alleged behaviour. Presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley introduced a feature where Jake Quickenden learned "wedding appropriate" moves at a dance school, with the segment including joking references to the Beckham situation.
Meanwhile, a wedding guest who attended Brooklyn's 2022 Florida wedding to Nicola Peltz has offered a different perspective on the disputed dance incident. Speaking to The Mirror, the guest described Victoria's dancing as "a bit wooden but not sleazy," suggesting the issue was more about attention than inappropriate behaviour.
The guest explained: "It was inappropriate but only in the sense that she appeared to be the centre of attention when it should have been about the bride instead. Our takeaway was that there was no grinding. But it was a bit of a stiff, awkward performance." They added that singer Marc Anthony had been praising Victoria throughout his set, contributing to a sense that "it did rather feel like the Beckham show."
Broader Implications and Cultural Commentary
This public family dispute has sparked broader conversations about:
- The challenges of growing up in extremely privileged circumstances
- The appropriateness of airing family grievances on social media
- Public expectations of celebrity families
- Intergenerational conflicts in high-profile households
Nana Akua concluded her commentary with pointed advice for Brooklyn: "Now go and thank your parents for giving you such an incredible opportunity, you ungrateful little toad." She also noted with irony that Victoria Beckham's 2001 single Not Such An Innocent Girl had shot to number one in the UK charts following Brooklyn's online attack, suggesting his criticism had "well and truly backfired."
The ongoing saga continues to generate discussion about family dynamics, privilege, and the peculiar pressures faced by children of globally famous parents in the digital age.
