In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Beckham family rift, youngest son Cruz Beckham has broken the family's public silence with a furious social media rebuttal. However, communications experts warn his passionate defence of parents David and Victoria could inadvertently deepen the divide with his estranged older brother, Brooklyn.
Cruz's Furious Defence and the 'Blocked' Claim
The 20-year-old took to his Instagram Stories this week to vehemently deny reports that his parents had unfollowed their eldest son, Brooklyn, 26. Cruz insisted the situation was the reverse, claiming David and Victoria "woke up blocked" by Brooklyn, as did he himself. This public clarification sheds the first real light on the mechanics of the alleged 'no contact' stance between Brooklyn, his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, and the rest of the famous family.
While David and Victoria have maintained a dignified silence, Cruz's outburst has placed him squarely in the centre of the conflict. The feud appears to have reached a new low, with the family set to spend Christmas apart: Brooklyn and Nicola in Miami with her parents, while the Beckham clan gathers at the Cotswolds home.
Why Experts Fear Cruz's Actions Could Backfire
Body language and communications expert Judi James told The Mirror that while Cruz's position is understandable, it risks exacerbating the situation. "Parents do need to keep a dignified silence... Cruz's feelings of loyalty to his mum in particular might easily prompt him to want to fight back on her behalf," James stated.
She warned that when sibling battles ignite, it becomes harder for parents to broker a reconciliation. "The loyal son who has stayed with his parent/s might well create, wittingly or unwittingly, a 'Him or me?' choice that no parent will want to take," James explained, drawing a parallel to the rift between Princes William and Harry.
Cruz's Subtle Olive Branches and Perceived Jabs
Despite his recent fiery statement, Cruz has previously signalled a longing for peace. Last week, he posted a nostalgic throwback photo of himself with Brooklyn and brother Romeo on a Brazilian beach. He has also shared childhood home videos and family photos captioned with affectionate messages.
However, tensions have simmered in plain sight. In June, when a TikTok follower joked about him changing careers, Cruz snapped back, "Wrong brother mate," in a perceived dig at Brooklyn's myriad professional ventures from photography to cooking. In September, he appeared to mock Brooklyn's participation in a Ryder Cup celebrity golf match by reposting a meme about a friend who "sucks at golf but comes for the vibes," adding "That's me".
Clearing the Record on Romeo's Girlfriend
Cruz also intervened to quash rumours that were dragging Romeo Beckham's girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, into the fray. It was briefed that Nicola and Brooklyn skipped David's 50th birthday due to Kim's alleged past involvement with Brooklyn. Cruz publicly commented that they 'never dated', a claim later fiercely backed by Kim herself on Instagram, where she stated she was "embarrassed by the lies".
As the festive season arrives, gestures seem to be aimed at Brooklyn. David Beckham recently posted a family photo collage including throwback shots with all his sons after his MLS win. In late November, Brooklyn's grandmother, Jackie, shared a festive image featuring his personalised Christmas stocking hanging proudly alongside those of his siblings, a poignant message shared by Victoria.
Yet, according to a friend of the couple cited by the Daily Mail, such public displays may be counterproductive: "The Instagram stuff is just a media play... It just drives Brooklyn and Nicola further away. They get upset by the speculation." With Cruz now speaking out, the path to reconciliation for the Beckhams appears more complex than ever.
