Lorraine Kelly Questions Brooklyn Beckham's Motives Over Rumoured 'Massive' Book Deal
Television presenter Lorraine Kelly has publicly questioned the motives behind Brooklyn Beckham's rumoured multi-million pound book deal, pointedly suggesting the 26-year-old aspiring chef "doesn't need the money" that would accompany such a publishing agreement.
Family Feud Fuels Publishing Speculation
The speculation about a potential memoir comes amid an increasingly public family rift between Brooklyn and his famous parents, football legend David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham. The tension reportedly escalated following Brooklyn's wedding to billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz in 2022, with the young Beckham recently releasing a lengthy statement on social media detailing alleged inappropriate behaviour by his mother during the wedding celebrations.
During Monday's edition of her ITV chat show, Kelly discussed the unfolding drama with showbiz correspondent Ross King, who joined the programme via video link from Los Angeles. "There's still more rumours about Brooklyn," Kelly remarked. "For goodness' sake, Ross, he doesn't need the money! But they are talking about a massive deal for him to write a book."
Publishing Giants Reportedly Interested
Industry insiders suggest that major publishing houses, including Penguin Random House - the company behind Prince Harry's explosive memoir Spare - are actively pursuing a deal with Brooklyn and his wife Nicola. According to sources speaking to The Sun, publishing executives see significant commercial potential in Brooklyn's story, particularly given his apparent willingness to sever ties with his parents.
An industry insider revealed: "Everyone is clamouring to get their hands on this. These firms don't have any loyalty to Victoria and David Beckham, and are happy to pay for Brooklyn to get everything off his chest, especially given his willingness to permanently cut all ties with his parents."
Oprah Interview Rumours Dismissed
While rumours have circulated about a potential tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey - reminiscent of her 2021 conversation with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - Ross King expressed scepticism about such a project materialising. The former Strictly Come Dancing star suggested the story might not carry sufficient weight in the American market to attract Winfrey's interest.
"I'm not sure that one's gonna happen because in all fairness I don't think it's that big of a deal out here for Oprah to do an interview with Brooklyn and Nicola," King commented, while acknowledging that "you never know" in the unpredictable world of celebrity media.
Wedding Allegations Divide Public Opinion
Brooklyn's initial Instagram statement, which went viral last week, contained serious allegations about his mother's conduct during his wedding reception. He claimed Victoria Beckham "hijacked" his planned first dance with his wife, dancing "very inappropriately" with him in front of approximately 500 guests.
"I've never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life," Brooklyn wrote, adding that he and Nicola wanted to renew their vows to create "new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment."
While these allegations remain unverified by independent sources, they have prompted renewed scrutiny of Victoria Beckham's behaviour at family events and divided public opinion among Beckham family supporters.
Literary Prospects Remain Open
The publishing insider emphasised that Brooklyn and Nicola's "literary options are limitless" should they decide to proceed with a book project, particularly if Brooklyn believes he has "a 300-page book in him." With neither David nor Victoria Beckham having publicly addressed the allegations, and publishing houses reportedly eager to secure a deal, the situation continues to develop amid intense media interest.
