In a revelation that has surprised viewers and fans alike, Married At First Sight participant Steve Powell has confirmed a remarkable celebrity family connection. The 50-year-old single father, who was paired with Rebecca Zukowski on the 2026 series, has disclosed that he is related to none other than English football legend David Beckham.
An Unexpected Family Link
During an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Steve Powell revealed the unexpected family tie that connects him to one of Britain's most famous sporting icons. He explained that the connection comes through his mother's side of the family, with his grandmother having been a Beckham before marriage.
'He's my second cousin,' Steve confirmed. 'My grandmother on my mum's side was a Beckham before she married my grandfather. Me and David were both born in Essex in East London and we were born just seven days apart.'
Remarkable Timing and Shared Roots
The timing of their births adds another layer of coincidence to their family connection. Steve, who was born on April 23, noted that Beckham arrived shortly after on May 2, describing the timing as a funny coincidence given their shared family heritage.
'It's quite a famous connection, I guess,' he admitted. 'It's a very cool one to have, I must admit.'
A Brief Encounter in Youth
While Steve has never officially met Beckham's wife Victoria, he did have a brief encounter with the football superstar during their teenage years. He recalled meeting Beckham when he was about 16 years old, though the circumstances were far from ordinary family gatherings.
'When I was about 16, I was back in London and met him in the same room, but that was when he was already playing soccer and travelling a lot,' Steve explained. 'He wasn't really around like a regular kid.'
Genetic Jackpot and Family Humor
With characteristic humor, Steve joked about the distribution of family traits among the cousins. 'I think he got the looks and the money, unfortunately, out of the cousins,' he laughed, acknowledging Beckham's global fame and success.
MAFS Journey and Personal Reflections
The revelation about his Beckham connection comes as Steve continues to navigate his relationship with Rebecca on the reality television show. Viewers have been watching their bond slowly unfold following what Steve described as a warm and hopeful wedding day.
Reflecting on their first meeting, Steve expressed genuine optimism about their connection. 'We had such a nice day. Our families got along and we had a really nice connection,' he said. 'It gave me happy memories watching it back.'
While admitting that physical attraction was not instant, Steve emphasized that Rebecca's personal qualities quickly won him over. 'When someone's kind, genuine and has a good sense of humour, that makes them more attractive to me,' he explained. 'That definitely shone straight away.'
Motivation for Joining the Experiment
Steve spoke candidly about his reasons for signing up for the Married At First Sight experiment after more than two decades of being single. 'You get to 50 and you get a bit lonely, to be honest,' he revealed. 'I've got my kids, but you still want to share your life with someone. I didn't want to meet someone when I'm 60 and feel like you've got less time to create memories.'
Family Awareness and Future Possibilities
As for whether the Beckhams might be tuning in to watch his MAFS journey unfold, Steve revealed that word has already started filtering back to family in the UK. 'My family in London have already seen clips,' he said. 'Whether David and Victoria are actually watching, I'm not sure – but you'd be amazed who watches the show.'
While Steve insists he is not chasing fame, he acknowledges that the Beckham connection has added an unexpected twist to his reality television debut. 'Who knows?' he mused. 'Maybe one day we'll catch up.'
Focus on Authenticity and Connection
For now, Steve remains focused on seeing where things go with Rebecca and presenting his authentic self to viewers. 'I just want people to see me for who I am,' he emphasized. 'I'm genuine, I'm kind, and what you see is what you get.'
The combination of his surprising family connection to one of Britain's most famous figures and his genuine approach to finding love on reality television has created a compelling narrative that continues to capture audience attention as his MAFS journey unfolds.
