A wedding guest has publicly corroborated Brooklyn Beckham's explosive claims that his mother, Victoria Beckham, danced 'inappropriately' with him during his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz. This revelation adds significant weight to the ongoing and highly publicised family dispute that has captivated public attention.
Guest Testimony Supports Brooklyn's Allegations
Stavros Agapiou, partner of British DJ Fat Tony who performed at the wedding reception, initially commented on Instagram stating, 'I was there and she did, he's telling the truth.' Although the comment was later deleted, Agapiou subsequently posted, 'Good on him for finally speaking out!' This direct eyewitness account challenges previous narratives and intensifies the controversy surrounding the event.
Contradicting Accounts of the Wedding Events
Brooklyn's detailed statement, released on Monday night, alleges that Victoria 'hijacked his first dance' with his wife, which had been meticulously planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song. He expressed feeling 'never more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life' due to her actions. This stands in stark contrast to the official Vogue coverage of the nuptials.
According to Vogue, the newlyweds' first dance was to a rendition of Elvis Presley's 'Can't Help Falling in Love' by South African singer Lloyiso. The publication reports that much later in the evening, around 11 pm, close family friend Marc Anthony performed his track 'I Need To Know', at which point 'Brooklyn invited his mother on stage for a dance.' Brooklyn directly contradicts this, stating that 'Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule was planned to be my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead.'
Broader Family Feud and Public Fallout
This incident forms part of a much wider and increasingly acrimonious family rift. Brooklyn has accused his parents of attempting to 'ruin' his marriage since before the wedding, citing Victoria's last-minute cancellation of designing Nicola's wedding dress as a key example. He further claims his parents pressured him to sign away rights to his name weeks before the ceremony and values 'public promotion above all else.'
The fallout has been substantial, with Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly snubbing significant family events, including David Beckham's 50th birthday and knighthood celebrations. Brooklyn states that renewing their vows last year without his family present was necessary 'to create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment.'
Media Frenzy and Public Reaction
The public disclosure has triggered a media storm. A throwback tweet from Victoria, featuring images of her dancing with David captioned 'Never met a dance floor I didn’t like,' has resurfaced, alongside viral clips from the 2023 Netflix documentary 'Beckham' showing the couple dancing playfully. The internet has erupted with memes, jokes, and intense speculation about what constituted the 'inappropriate' dancing.
David Beckham faced awkward questioning at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where a reporter shouted, 'David, do you have a message for Brooklyn this morning?' He declined to comment, quickly exiting the scene. Earlier, he had participated in a podcast interview for Radio Davos focusing on themes of 'resilience, failure, regret and disappointment,' timing that appeared notably coincidental given the family circumstances.
Brooklyn concludes his lengthy statement by asserting, 'I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life,' and claims that stepping away from his family has alleviated long-standing anxiety. He and Nicola seek 'peace, privacy and happiness' away from the 'image, press, or manipulation' they associate with the Beckham brand. The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for the Beckham family for comment.
