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To feel very sorry for Vicky B

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Stayinitstoocold · 20/01/2026 11:33

Yes, we don’t know the full story, but so many things being said about the dance story being untrue-they had already had their dance, she’d also danced with her father, Vb was reportedly called onto the stage by her friend, Marc A and was shy to do so. She comes across as a very awkward, sad person, David seems to dislike her and speak down to her. I can imagine she must be devastated and so humiliated by this. No matter the issues, Brooklyn shouldn’t have issued the problems publicly.
I know a lot about issues with Mil’s but my instinct tells me that this could be her and perhaps she has been difficult from the start. She doesn’t have a reputation for being a nice person at all, even before all this and it’s been said there may have been similar situations in the past with an ex of hers.
In comparison, I’ve never seen anyone say a bad word about Vb, the opposite in fact, she seems to have a great relationship with all her other children and the partners, plus a good relationship with Db’s family
She just must feel so devastated and humiliated, your first born that you held in your arms as a baby.

All so sad

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Louielovecharlotte · 21/01/2026 21:54

Calliopespa · 21/01/2026 20:09

There is rather a lot of past tense being used in this post - especially given he is only 26 ...

And fwiw I think he is better looking than his brothers, since you've raised looks.

He always reminds me of Jonny rotten - or whoever played Jonny rotten in Sid and Nancy

Netcurtainnelly · 21/01/2026 22:00

FairKoala · 21/01/2026 16:03

When you analyse what BB wrote and take out anything to do with NP there isn’t really anything else there.

Honestly if all you have to complain about is your parents embarrassed you or pissed off your wife to be (intentional or not) then you need to grow up.

At some point you have to become responsible for your own life. And you can’t complain that you weren’t happy about growing up with the Beckham name if you then have been using it to open doors for you

He's not just saying that. He said you were expected to turn up to every event etc. I can well believe that
It was odd they were all always together.

They never been given privacy growing up none of them have.
Their parents used them to make money
He says they asked if they could meet David privately for his birthday and were told no.

Grow up isn't really the right response here.
He's sick of them.

Alex Ferguson knew back them what she was like. She ruined Davids career at Man U. He had to go to Madrid to play.
He was a footballer. She wanted a brand
It's obvious nobody would have heard of her again if she hadn't married him. Do she got stuck in. Singing career was over.

Br careful what you wish for.

Netcurtainnelly · 21/01/2026 22:01

Louielovecharlotte · 21/01/2026 21:54

He always reminds me of Jonny rotten - or whoever played Jonny rotten in Sid and Nancy

He's ruined his body like his father.
Weird lot. Covered in ink
Look scruffy and dirty.

Money doesn't buy class.

Louielovecharlotte · 21/01/2026 22:10

Netcurtainnelly · 21/01/2026 22:01

He's ruined his body like his father.
Weird lot. Covered in ink
Look scruffy and dirty.

Money doesn't buy class.

Yes it always looks dirty to me poking out of shirt sleeves and suits - looks grimey

such a shame for such a young body

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 22:12

Cruz is apparently liking VB memes ridiculing dancing (?) Could this all be a stunt - I don’t think so but that seems insensitive?

nopiesleftinthisvehicle · 21/01/2026 22:23

He's had a charmed life if the worst that's ever happened to him is his bevvied mum twerking around him.
Not ideal obviously. 🤢
but still, nobody died Brookie.

He needs to release the footage anyway, so I can decide 🍿

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 22:24

nopiesleftinthisvehicle · 21/01/2026 22:23

He's had a charmed life if the worst that's ever happened to him is his bevvied mum twerking around him.
Not ideal obviously. 🤢
but still, nobody died Brookie.

He needs to release the footage anyway, so I can decide 🍿

Exactly.

Calliopespa · 21/01/2026 22:30

The dancing is probably sensational and they want us all to beg for footage ...

TiggerAndHobbes · 21/01/2026 22:34

Calliopespa · 21/01/2026 22:30

The dancing is probably sensational and they want us all to beg for footage ...

I’m imagining it’s mildly embarrassing at the most. As in, what most normal families would laugh or mildly cringe about vs shaming their mother in front of the whole world.

Not to belittle what I can imagine was not a great upbringing for him, in the public eye, but I think he probably could’ve left out the uncomfortable, sexual implications directed at his mother, given she can’t prove anything herself - and probably wouldn’t want to if she could, but still…

FairKoala · 21/01/2026 22:48

Gowlett · 21/01/2026 18:07

This is starting to look like a MIL problem…
Should have come to MN for some advice!

Except NP has done similar with previous boyfriend

TiggerAndHobbes · 21/01/2026 22:50

Thinking about the dancing thing, it’s that that actually makes the whole statement feel less considered.

If he had kept it simple and something like struggling to grow up in the public eye, didn’t want to continue that way / some family conflict that didn’t originate from his wife hence lack of reconciliation etc then perhaps that would have come across a little better.

But a laundry list of petty complaints, including the allusions to his mum’s inappropriate dancing just sounds like a teenager who’s got himself whipped up into a frenzy with his girlfriend in an ‘us against the world’ type thing. If his intention was to stop all of the speculation, then he must’ve known that this would be like throwing gasoline onto it, completely the opposite.

If he doesn’t want contact, then he needs to stop interacting with them. This in itself is the most intense form of interaction - on a nuclear level. It comes across as trying to punish them rather than freeze them out. Like a toddler having a massive tantrum.

Stayinitstoocold · 21/01/2026 22:52

FairKoala · 21/01/2026 22:48

Except NP has done similar with previous boyfriend

Yes really odd

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Stayinitstoocold · 21/01/2026 22:54

Have noticed Emma bunton made a nice post saying how they love VB’s dancing

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PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 22:58

TiggerAndHobbes · 21/01/2026 22:34

I’m imagining it’s mildly embarrassing at the most. As in, what most normal families would laugh or mildly cringe about vs shaming their mother in front of the whole world.

Not to belittle what I can imagine was not a great upbringing for him, in the public eye, but I think he probably could’ve left out the uncomfortable, sexual implications directed at his mother, given she can’t prove anything herself - and probably wouldn’t want to if she could, but still…

Why is Cruz apparently ‘liking’ the dancing memes mocking his mother online?

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 23:03

Stayinitstoocold · 21/01/2026 22:54

Have noticed Emma bunton made a nice post saying how they love VB’s dancing

This makes me think this spat can’t be that serious (?) If nuclear no contact situation would Cruz be laughing at memes mocking Mum & Emma doing jokey asides?

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 23:04

FairKoala · 21/01/2026 22:48

Except NP has done similar with previous boyfriend

What did she do?

Tryingtokeepgoing · 21/01/2026 23:16

Stayinitstoocold · 20/01/2026 11:48

I wouldn’t say they did much of that at all though, compared to many other celeb families? Back in the day it was normal to do photoshoots etc and even then I don’t remember knowing everything about their kids

The woman has trademarked her children’s names…is that the action of a balanced, caring mother or that of a mercenary control freak. Who takes away their child’s right to use their name?.

TeaRoseTallulah · 21/01/2026 23:24

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 15:55

It’s really not as uncommon as people imagine & there might be a medical reason if so that’s none of our business.

I remember Kate Winslet, who has a reputation for straight talking honesty, apparently/allegedly talking about her first (?) labour & it was in fact a C section via top consultant. Another evil inauthentic mother or someone who had her reasons if so?

You can still labour and then need a c section towards the end.

MidWayThruJanuary · 21/01/2026 23:24

David and Victoria have sold all of their children! They are mercenary beyond belief.

TiggerAndHobbes · 21/01/2026 23:28

Tryingtokeepgoing · 21/01/2026 23:16

The woman has trademarked her children’s names…is that the action of a balanced, caring mother or that of a mercenary control freak. Who takes away their child’s right to use their name?.

I think this is a bit of a red herring. If you’re famous, it’s a an understandable thing to do, because if you don’t do it, somebody else unrelated will. Obviously, what you then go on to do with it afterward could be an issue, given your aim should just be to safeguard it until they decide what to do with it as an adult, if anything.

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 23:32

TeaRoseTallulah · 21/01/2026 23:24

You can still labour and then need a c section towards the end.

Of course, but she specifically denied as I recall.

Boilingfrogatprimaryschool · 21/01/2026 23:34

Zippedydodah · 20/01/2026 12:10

She was never going to do that simply because it’s Beckham’s money that’s paid for her career. Her fashion company is millions in the red, she’s nothing without his name and money.
Why on earth else would she still be desperately clinging on to him?

Ah yes, but in the same vein he can't cut her loose because her fashion business gives them credibility. It keeps them relevant, moving forward and in touch with the elite. Otherwise she would just be an ex-pop star and he a money grabbing ex footballer.
They can't leave each other. That is why they are both so miserable.

DB now uses Harper as a physical shield to avoid contact with his wife, just as VB used Brooklyn as a substitute for her husband.
Maybe we are being too hard on them. Maybe they want to stay together until Harper is an adult, but I do wonder what kind of a childhood she is having. Is she actually going to school at the moment? What must that be like? FH is a nice school, but girls will be girls and I imagine she is being gossiped about like crazy.

Poshsmith · 21/01/2026 23:42

She briefed against her own son to the press, that’s why he went public. She is the mother in law from hell.

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 23:49

Poshsmith · 21/01/2026 23:42

She briefed against her own son to the press, that’s why he went public. She is the mother in law from hell.

Are his brothers also team Brooklyn?

Gowlett · 21/01/2026 23:54

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 23:03

This makes me think this spat can’t be that serious (?) If nuclear no contact situation would Cruz be laughing at memes mocking Mum & Emma doing jokey asides?

The Beckhams will be trying to make light of a loaded situation, by doing this. Wouldn’t be surprised if they asked Fat Tony to comment (after his fella did!) to say that the dancing was just typical “embarrassing mum” stuff. Flying monkeys!

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