Katherine Ryan Unleashes Scathing Critique on Brooklyn Beckham Over Family Feud
Comedian Katherine Ryan has launched a blistering verbal assault on Brooklyn Beckham, branding him an "ungrateful nepo baby" while fiercely defending his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. The 42-year-old Canadian comic, herself a mother of four, delivered her explosive takedown during the latest episode of her popular podcast, Telling Everybody Everything, on Tuesday.
The Beckham Family Drama Erupts Publicly
The controversy ignited on Monday when Brooklyn Beckham, the 26-year-old eldest son of football legend David Beckham and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, published an extraordinary statement on social media. In his lengthy post, Brooklyn revealed he hadn't spoken to his parents or siblings in thirteen months and made several shocking allegations about their behaviour.
Among his most dramatic claims was that he felt "never more uncomfortable or humiliated" than when his mother Victoria "hijacked" his first dance at his 2022 wedding to American actress Nicola Peltz. He also alleged that Victoria had cancelled making Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute and had called him "evil" over seating arrangements during wedding planning.
Ryan's Passionate Defence of the Beckham Parents
Katherine Ryan wasted no time in responding to Brooklyn's allegations, stating unequivocally: "I am on David and Victoria's side." Drawing on her own experiences as both a parent and someone who acknowledges making mistakes in youth, she argued: "As a parent, and as someone who has been a s***ty young person, I think Brooklyn Beckham needs to grow up a little bit."
The comedian elaborated on the complexities of growing up in such a high-profile family, noting: "He is the first son of an absolute dynasty family, they are like a royal family in matching denims to us - and that comes with many privileges. But of course it's complicated because you live your life in the public eye."
Questioning Brooklyn's Perspective and Career
Ryan pointedly questioned Brooklyn's apparent lack of gratitude for the advantages his famous surname has provided throughout his various career ventures. She highlighted his £1 million Superdry deal in 2021 and his pandemic-era cooking show that reportedly cost £100,000 per episode, suggesting these opportunities were "totally fuelled and spearheaded by being a Beckham."
"Would he have been scouted in a shopping mall like any other gorgeous young boy?" Ryan asked rhetorically about his modelling career. "No, he was one of the original nepo babies. We watched him as an infant be carted around to these football games. It is a really powerful name. This is how you got those contracts, or maybe he doesn't know that."
Dismissing Specific Allegations
The comedian systematically addressed several of Brooklyn's specific complaints, beginning with the wedding dress controversy. Ryan pointed out apparent inconsistencies in Brooklyn's timeline, noting that original articles about Nicola Peltz's Valentino dress mentioned "a year's worth of conversations" with two fittings in different locations.
Regarding the first dance incident that Brooklyn described as humiliating, Ryan responded with scepticism: "What does that mean? Twerking, grinding? Why was Victoria Beckham poised to dance that first dance? Maybe it was a misunderstanding, because you do a dance with your mother."
She added with characteristic bluntness: "I think it's a little thin skinned to be, like, 'I was humiliated'. Your mother exists on the planet as her autonomous self. She is navigating her own journey and you have to accept she's going to have feelings about her first son getting married."
A Dramatic Shift in Perspective
Ryan's vigorous defence of the Beckham parents represents a notable shift from her previous public comments about the couple. Just two months ago, she faced backlash after using strong language in reference to Victoria Beckham during an appearance on Have I Got News For You.
She has also previously criticised David Beckham over his controversial role as a Qatar World Cup ambassador in 2022, questioning how celebrities could claim to support LGBTQ+ rights while accepting such positions. This makes her current defence of the couple particularly striking.
Questioning Brooklyn's Approach to Privacy
Ryan expressed particular bewilderment at Brooklyn's reported decision to send his parents a legal letter demanding they stop tagging him on social media and communicate only through lawyers. "I do empathise with Brooklyn's position that he wants realness from his family," she acknowledged before adding: "But if that's the way you feel, then you ignore social media entirely."
She continued with characteristic directness: "You don't draft a legal letter, which you know is going to be made public and add more fuel to the fire. He's asking for privacy in an extremely public and performative way."
Urging Perspective and Grace
Throughout her podcast monologue, Ryan repeatedly urged Brooklyn to consider his parents' own difficult journey navigating fame and parenthood in the relentless public spotlight. "If Brooklyn thinks that he's in the public eye, imagine what it was like for Victoria and David," she reflected. "When Brooklyn was born, and he was blinded by paparazzi flashes, they had to navigate that world as new young parents."
The comedian concluded with maternal advice that blended sympathy with firmness: "Give your parents a break. They did the best they could. Show them some grace. You can still distance yourself while showing grace. And I don't think that it's by publicly demanding privacy. You can't have your cake and eat it, too."
Ryan's intervention adds another layer to the very public unraveling of what was once considered Britain's most glamorous and cohesive celebrity family, raising broader questions about privilege, gratitude, and the complex dynamics of fame across generations.
