Cruz Beckham Follows in Mother's Footsteps with TFI Friday Radio Appearance
Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, marked a significant milestone in his burgeoning music career this weekend with his live radio debut on the revived TFI Friday show hosted by Chris Evans. This appearance comes over a quarter-century after his mother Victoria's notorious guest spot on the same iconic series in 1999, an episode now viewed through a more critical lens following revelations about her long-standing eating disorder.
A Musical Performance and Family Legacy
Joined by his band, The Breakers, which includes members Dan Ewins, Telmo Seixas, and Dario Scotti, the 20-year-old aspiring musician performed his new single For Your Love and a cover of Bruce Springsteen's classic I'm On Fire. During a brief interview with Evans, Cruz expressed his artistic aspirations, stating, "Honestly just to keep making music and keep trying to put a smile on people's faces. People need it right now." He also shared nostalgic memories of his first concert experiences, attending a Spice Girls show featuring his mother and later a Stone Roses concert with his father at Old Trafford.
The Shadow of Victoria's Controversial Weigh-In
The backdrop to Cruz's debut is his mother's deeply uncomfortable experience on TFI Friday in 1999. Just months after giving birth to her eldest son Brooklyn, Victoria Beckham, then 25, was asked by host Chris Evans to step onto scales and weigh herself live on national television. In her recent Netflix documentary, Victoria revealed the lasting hurt from that moment, describing how it compounded existing body image issues that began during her teenage years at theatre school, where she faced criticism about her weight and appearance.
Reflecting on the incident, Victoria recalled, "I was weighed on national television. 'Get on those scales, have you lost the weight?' We laugh about it and we joke about it but I was really, really young and that hurts." Her mother, Jackie, added that Victoria was often told she was "overweight" and would be placed "at the back" during performances, highlighting the toxic environment she endured early in her career.
Cruz's Music Career Launch Amid Family Feud
Cruz's radio appearance coincides with the release of the music video for For Your Love, a track inspired by The Stone Roses that features family nods, including a cameo from his grandfather Tony Adams and scenes filmed in his father's favourite pie and mash shop. This professional step forward occurs as the Beckham family navigates a public feud with Cruz's older brother, Brooklyn, who has accused his parents of controlling behaviour and media manipulation.
Despite Cruz extending an olive branch on social media by sharing images of Brooklyn, the eldest Beckham sibling has not reciprocated, instead posting content with his wife Nicola. Brooklyn's detailed statement alleges attempts by his parents to undermine his marriage and control his public image, claiming, "Brand Beckham comes first" and that family love is measured by social media promotion.
Tour Announcements and Future Prospects
Building on his debut single Optics from last October, Cruz has announced a sold-out headline show at London's Courtyard Theatre on March 27, followed by a comprehensive UK and European tour. The tour will visit cities including Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Southampton, Brighton, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin, showcasing his commitment to establishing an independent musical identity.
In discussing his new single, Cruz emphasized its personal significance, saying, "For me, it's all about love and being fearless in that love, but I hope everyone can interpret it in their own way and find their own meaning to it." As he steps into the spotlight, Cruz Beckham's journey is inevitably intertwined with his family's legacy, balancing the echoes of past controversies with his own creative ambitions in the public eye.
