Good Morning Britain descended into a heated debate on Thursday as presenter Richard Madeley launched a blistering critique of Victoria Beckham's newly released Netflix documentary, directly challenging the former Spice Girl's narrative.
The veteran broadcaster, 67, did not hold back as he dissected the series, Beckham, which promises an intimate look into the lives of David and Victoria Beckham. Madeley took particular issue with Victoria's portrayal of her upbringing, questioning the authenticity of her 'working-class' claims.
'A Rolls-Royce Driving Working-Class Hero?'
In a segment that has since gone viral on social media, Madeley pointedly remarked: "There's a lot of sort of, I don't know, almost self-mockery in it, but at the same time, there's a slight revisionism going on, I think, about her background."
He highlighted a specific scene where Victoria is seen being driven in a Rolls-Royce, quipping to viewers: "There she is in the back of a Rolls-Royce... talking about her working-class credentials." The GMB host argued that her childhood, as the daughter of an affluent electrical wholesaler who drove a Rolls-Royce himself, hardly aligned with the traditional working-class struggle.
Beckham's Defence and the Public Reaction
The documentary itself addresses these perceptions. In one scene, Victoria states: "People have always assumed that I was this middle-class girl who had everything. Actually, the opposite is true." She elaborates on her parents' strong work ethic, claiming they worked tirelessly to provide for their family.
However, Madeley's critique has ignited a fierce debate among viewers. Many have taken to social media to side with the host, agreeing that Victoria's upbringing in a wealthy Hertfordshire home appears far removed from hardship. Others have defended the star, arguing that her family's wealth was self-made through hard work rather than inherited privilege.
The clash on GMB has undoubtedly amplified interest in the documentary, proving that even decades after her Spice Girls fame, Posh Spice remains a figure capable of captivating and dividing public opinion.
