Brooklyn Beckham has issued a defiant response to the wave of criticism surrounding his new foray into the culinary world. The 23-year-old son of football legend David and fashion icon Victoria Beckham has launched a YouTube cooking series, 'Cookin' With Brooklyn', and he's facing the heat from viewers and critics alike.
In a new teaser for the upcoming series, Brooklyn directly addresses his detractors. "I know I'm not a professional chef," he states candidly to the camera, "I'm just passionate about food and I'm on a journey, and I'm learning so much." This pre-emptive strike seems aimed at those who have questioned his credentials to host a cooking show.
A Family Affair in the Kitchen
The series promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring his famous family. His wife, actress Nicola Peltz, 27, is set to make an appearance, alongside his mother, Victoria Beckham. The teaser offers a glimpse of the former Spice Girl, with Brooklyn asking her about her famous packed lunches for his father.
His father, David Beckham, is also expected to feature, though his appearance in the teaser is limited to a humorous moment where Brooklyn FaceTimes him, only for David to seemingly hang up on him mid-conversation.
Facing the Backlash Head-On
The project has been met with significant scepticism online. Many social media users have been quick to point out his privileged position, suggesting the opportunity arose from his family name rather than any proven culinary expertise. Comments have ranged from questioning his skills to outright mockery of the venture.
However, Brooklyn appears determined to prove his passion is genuine. By acknowledging the criticism directly within the show itself, he attempts to reframe the narrative from one of nepotism to one of a young man openly sharing his personal hobby and learning process with the world.
Whether the public will warm to this defence and embrace 'Cookin' With Brooklyn' remains to be seen, but the young Beckham is certainly not shying away from the controversy.
