Brooklyn Beckham, the 26-year-old son of football legend David and fashion icon Victoria, has found himself at the centre of online controversy once again. This time, the backlash wasn't solely about his culinary skills, but his apparent absence from a major family milestone.
The Recipe That Stirred the Pot
On Thursday, Brooklyn took to Instagram to share his latest cooking endeavour: a fried chicken sandwich accompanied by slaw and a generous helping of his own brand, Cloud23 hot sauce. The video, part of his series as an aspiring recipe creator, demonstrated his assembly of the burger for his followers.
However, the response in the comments section quickly veered away from the food itself. A significant number of followers used the platform to criticise Brooklyn for recently skipping his father's knighthood ceremony. David Beckham was made a knight of the British Empire last week for his exceptional services to sport and charity, a landmark event in his celebrated career.
Fans React: From Knighthood Snub to Burger Critique
The comment section became a battleground of mixed reactions. One user directly questioned, 'Brooklyn, your father was knighted this month, have you congratulated him? Enjoy your chicken sandwich.' Another commented, 'Maybe you could cook them when you finally see your parents and celebrate your dad's knighthight...... as we know, you wouldn't be where you are in society without them.'
This public scrutiny aligns with reports from sources suggesting Brooklyn did not reach out to congratulate his father privately either. Other fans expressed regret on his behalf, with one writing, 'You missed your dad’s biggest moment today !! What a shame,' and another advising, 'Oh Brooklyn, you don’t realize it now, but you will one day regret these decisions.'
While the family drama dominated, some users did critique the actual sandwich, calling it 'amateur burger at best' and questioning its construction. In contrast, a contingent of supporters defended the recipe, calling it 'delicious' and 'yummmmmyyyyyyy'.
Cloud23 and Cryptic Teasers
Amid the criticism, Brooklyn is pushing forward with his business ventures. He recently teased an upcoming project for his Cloud23 hot sauce brand, which he launched with bottles priced at a steep £15. The brand offers two variants, Sweet Jalapeno and Hot Habanero, and is notably named after the No.23 jersey his father wore at Real Madrid and LA Galaxy.
Taking to his Instagram Story earlier this month, he shared cryptic snaps, including one of himself on a motorbike at 5:46am, tagging his brand with the message, 'Somethings coming soon...' This promotional activity stands in stark contrast to his silence regarding his father's honour, which was attended by his siblings Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14.
The incident highlights the intense public scrutiny faced by the children of global icons, where a simple cooking video can quickly become a forum for commentary on complex family dynamics.
