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David and Victoria’s press statement

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Williteverstopraininghey · 22/01/2026 22:27

Where is it?

Will they even do one?

Has anyone changed their initial viewpoint on the whole thing?

And lastly….Team Brooklyn or Team Beckham?

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KnifeForkSpork · 23/01/2026 19:12

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If you were trying to assume the moral high-ground, you kind of lost it in your third paragraph giving your extensive thoughts on the very same situation.

I mean, you don’t need to make excuses, you can just join in with the rest of us.😆

Williteverstopraininghey · 23/01/2026 19:13

mummybear35 · 23/01/2026 19:11

Still would rather watch Netflix or even read fiction than waste time on this…don’t know any of them, don’t care about any of them and at gunpoint, I don’t want to know about the situation let alone speculate the who, the why and what for 😆 same goes for any ‘celebrity’…

Why are you on the thread then and bothering ti follow it and comment 🤣 I never understand people who say and do this

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mummybear35 · 23/01/2026 19:11

Still would rather watch Netflix or even read fiction than waste time on this…don’t know any of them, don’t care about any of them and at gunpoint, I don’t want to know about the situation let alone speculate the who, the why and what for 😆 same goes for any ‘celebrity’…

Hmm. But you're on page 17 of this thread.

And much of this probably is fiction.

Its the same as watching Eastenders.

EdithBond · 23/01/2026 19:15

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From reports, was by no means the first dance.

Seems they’d had lots of first dances (bride & groom, bride & dad, groom & mum etc) earlier in evening.

This was first slow dance of Marc Anthony set, which was scheduled to be for bride and groom. But MA apparently didn’t get the memo.

Not clear why he feels VB ‘hijacked’ the dance, unless he’s suggesting she put MA up to it. It’s BB’s wedding. Why didn’t he put MA straight and say, “I’m going to dance with Nicola to this one”.

Perhaps NP was pissed with him for that reason and he blamed it on his controlling mum.

Justnamechangedagain · 23/01/2026 19:18

PinkPanther57 · 23/01/2026 19:02

It doesn’t sound like the day had gone well then, oh dear.

If was as beautiful & young as NP, with a cracking figure, a billionaire’s bank balance & mostly, the man I loved by my side as my new husband, would I be upset if a DJ said my MIL was the most beautiful in land (?) - NO.

If BB I’d NOT be remembering it & drawing attention to this the WORST thing ever to happen but moving on. Surely not the best example of terrible actions of VB! Ah sorry forgot - she didn’t help dogs in LA!

tbh if that’s what you mil does its indicative of serious ill intent. I’d not want to be near her.

Happysummerrain · 23/01/2026 19:23

Aw you seem to have taken what I said to heart. You certainly didn’t need to list your life to me :)

You might have noticed that I’m mostly interested in people’s reaction to the issue rather than the issue itself. I’ve also offered the unpopular notion that maybe there isn’t a conspiracy theory.

Oopsylazy · 23/01/2026 19:27

Williteverstopraininghey · 23/01/2026 18:44

Has anyone been seen out since from The Beckham family or Bb and Np’s side?

I don’t understand why Bb would even block his little sister? What did she do!

In his statement he says his siblings were made to block him.

Where is this story coming from that he blocked them?

Williteverstopraininghey · 23/01/2026 19:28

Happysummerrain · 23/01/2026 19:23

Aw you seem to have taken what I said to heart. You certainly didn’t need to list your life to me :)

You might have noticed that I’m mostly interested in people’s reaction to the issue rather than the issue itself. I’ve also offered the unpopular notion that maybe there isn’t a conspiracy theory.

🙄 No not to heart, intrigued why someone would continue to engage on something they’re so disdainful about.

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Happysummerrain · 23/01/2026 19:33

Williteverstopraininghey · 23/01/2026 19:28

🙄 No not to heart, intrigued why someone would continue to engage on something they’re so disdainful about.

You’re intrigued so you listed your life to me?

As I’ve said, I’m interested in the reaction to it, that’s why I commented.

My joke was about how urgent your original post came across.

Oopsylazy · 23/01/2026 19:33

Williteverstopraininghey · 23/01/2026 18:48

Nah, no way

Why don’t people believe the most beautiful comment/dance thing was a set up? I genuinely don’t understand- it seems pretty obvious to me.

That guy is VB/DB’s best mate and at this point relations had soured so much that VB put a stop to making the dress that was intended for NP. They, according to BB had been absolute arses in the run up to the wedding and tried to stop him marrying her. They were trying to get him to sign away the rights to his name and he refused, which seems to be his reason for the cause of a lot of this (maybe they have other reasons not to like the girl - who knows?)

But I really don’t understand the comments about how it can’t possibly have been a set up that VB/DB were in on or had a part in.

Do we think VB is a saint or something?

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 23/01/2026 19:33

Oopsylazy · 23/01/2026 19:27

In his statement he says his siblings were made to block him.

Where is this story coming from that he blocked them?

One of the brothers put an Instagram story out saying they'd woken up to all find themselves blocked.

PinkPanther57 · 23/01/2026 19:35

Justnamechangedagain · 23/01/2026 19:18

tbh if that’s what you mil does its indicative of serious ill intent. I’d not want to be near her.

Is it - we don’t know (?) I think it’s poss she’d practised a dance as a surprise & it didn’t land. This sort of thing seems fashionable atm. Maybe everyone a bit danced out & a break with formalities (?)

Oopsylazy · 23/01/2026 19:37

soupyspoon · 23/01/2026 19:07

I want to avoid whats going on globally and in my life so here I am.

Settled in for a nice long evening bringing myself up to date on it all.

Me too - enjoying the light relief from all the doom and gloom in the world!

DottyLottieLou · 23/01/2026 19:39

Give it a rest now

PinkPanther57 · 23/01/2026 19:44

Oopsylazy · 23/01/2026 19:33

Why don’t people believe the most beautiful comment/dance thing was a set up? I genuinely don’t understand- it seems pretty obvious to me.

That guy is VB/DB’s best mate and at this point relations had soured so much that VB put a stop to making the dress that was intended for NP. They, according to BB had been absolute arses in the run up to the wedding and tried to stop him marrying her. They were trying to get him to sign away the rights to his name and he refused, which seems to be his reason for the cause of a lot of this (maybe they have other reasons not to like the girl - who knows?)

But I really don’t understand the comments about how it can’t possibly have been a set up that VB/DB were in on or had a part in.

Do we think VB is a saint or something?

No, perhaps VB & NP as self absorbed & controlling as each other (?) NP does sound disproportionally upset. I am curious as to who the exes dangled temptingly in front of BB were & why they agreed (?)

It does feel to me like a surprise that misfired. Are the Peltz lot more traditional & formal? If NP can dance much earlier in the day with Dad, why not BB with Mum? BB does say this dance wasn’t in the running order - that alone prob upset NP.

By the time of the wedding itself you’d have thought VB would be graciously resigned whatever personal opinion (?)Did relations with NP break down immediately post wedding?

Oopsylazy · 23/01/2026 19:45

Will all the people who would rather only discuss politics and war piss off over to that part of MN and kindly refrain from chastising those of us who wish to chat shit about the Beckhams.

Cheers 👍

Tableforjoan · 23/01/2026 19:48

The article I read earlier said VB was waiting by the stage ready for this dance so she knew the plan was for MA to call her up to dance.

But BB and NP expected it to be their dance as well as the the hit of most beautiful women at the wedding not being called as the bride but the Mil who looks like she turned up ready for bed in her nightie.

Terfarina · 23/01/2026 19:49

ZoeCM · 23/01/2026 15:03

Yes, there was a plot to kidnap Victoria, Brooklyn and Romeo in the early 2000s. Five men ended up in prison for it. And when Brooklyn was a baby, someone sent his parents a doctored photograph of him with a bullet in his head. I think it turned out to have been sent by a woman who was stalking David. There are a lot of things worth criticising the Beckhams for, but giving their kids bodyguards isn't one.

and yet they continued to pimp their kids out and still do

maybe without the pimping, if they were as anonymous as the kids of other footballers/spice girls, they wouldn't be so at risk

no wonder Brooklyn has suffered with anxiety

Stuckstuckstuckfuck · 23/01/2026 19:50

Why is it all about VB and NP? Why is none of it landing on DB and why is there even a debate that BB wrote the statement?

It's all focused on how bitchy, canniving, control mad and power hungry the women are (or are not).

No one is thinking "is DB or BB the bad guy?". It's all "Is it VB the awful MIL or is NP the woman trying to destroy a family for fun".

It's just such a cliche. As ever it's about having the women playing their stereotypes parts and the poor ickle men being bystanders and forced like pawns.

I dont know them, I have no opinion other than it's always sad to see families fall out and even worse when it's publicly.

But by god the misogyny is insidious.

EdithBond · 23/01/2026 19:51

PinkPanther57 · 23/01/2026 19:10

It’s a sign of a very easy & sheltered life & a highly embarrassing admission.

For sure.

I watched the trashy ‘Members Only: Palm Beach’ while crashed out at NY.

Obvs shows the extreme and produced for entertainment, like all the ‘Housewives of…’ franchises, Made in Chelsea etc.

But, what surprised me was how obsessed they were with etiquette. You don’t apparently get invited to the highest echelons of the Palm Beach season, like parties Mar a Lago etc (no idea why anyone would want to be) unless the Queen Bees approve of your etiquette. They were bitching and falling out over the most ridiculous perceived faux pas and ‘slights’, apparently because they’re bored out of their minds and have to make up drama to give their lives meaning.

Given the Peltz family live in Palm Beach, this is quite possibly the culture NP’s grown up in: storms in teacups and hissy fits over etiquette, running orders, perceived slights etc.

Tableforjoan · 23/01/2026 19:51

I think D is likely very controlling and very much in charge in the relationship. I doubt V would do anything without his approval. He bank rolls her failing clothing line.

PinkPanther57 · 23/01/2026 19:54

Tableforjoan · 23/01/2026 19:48

The article I read earlier said VB was waiting by the stage ready for this dance so she knew the plan was for MA to call her up to dance.

But BB and NP expected it to be their dance as well as the the hit of most beautiful women at the wedding not being called as the bride but the Mil who looks like she turned up ready for bed in her nightie.

I think the ‘nightie’ is rather a signature & the slip dress pretty popular for those with figure. They’re very unforgiving. :) Florida also hot. What did MOB wear?

I honestly think VB had planned a little surprise & it didn’t land (!)

PinkPanther57 · 23/01/2026 19:58

EdithBond · 23/01/2026 19:51

For sure.

I watched the trashy ‘Members Only: Palm Beach’ while crashed out at NY.

Obvs shows the extreme and produced for entertainment, like all the ‘Housewives of…’ franchises, Made in Chelsea etc.

But, what surprised me was how obsessed they were with etiquette. You don’t apparently get invited to the highest echelons of the Palm Beach season, like parties Mar a Lago etc (no idea why anyone would want to be) unless the Queen Bees approve of your etiquette. They were bitching and falling out over the most ridiculous perceived faux pas and ‘slights’, apparently because they’re bored out of their minds and have to make up drama to give their lives meaning.

Given the Peltz family live in Palm Beach, this is quite possibly the culture NP’s grown up in: storms in teacups and hissy fits over etiquette, running orders, perceived slights etc.

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Oh dear. I think you might win the internet on this. Any unexpected surprise from VB & deviation from running order & …oh dear!

Would fit with family Peltz boycotting brunch & leaving early.

Also new money billionaires can be terrible snobs.

A storm in a teacup it really was & IF BB’s truth are these ARE THE VERY WORST of life’s travails…

Tableforjoan · 23/01/2026 20:00

PinkPanther57 · 23/01/2026 19:54

I think the ‘nightie’ is rather a signature & the slip dress pretty popular for those with figure. They’re very unforgiving. :) Florida also hot. What did MOB wear?

I honestly think VB had planned a little surprise & it didn’t land (!)

I tried a fast google and couldn’t find much oddly though linked to this insta post.

David and Victoria’s press statement
PinkPanther57 · 23/01/2026 20:08

Stuckstuckstuckfuck · 23/01/2026 19:50

Why is it all about VB and NP? Why is none of it landing on DB and why is there even a debate that BB wrote the statement?

It's all focused on how bitchy, canniving, control mad and power hungry the women are (or are not).

No one is thinking "is DB or BB the bad guy?". It's all "Is it VB the awful MIL or is NP the woman trying to destroy a family for fun".

It's just such a cliche. As ever it's about having the women playing their stereotypes parts and the poor ickle men being bystanders and forced like pawns.

I dont know them, I have no opinion other than it's always sad to see families fall out and even worse when it's publicly.

But by god the misogyny is insidious.

If BB wrote the statement he gave DB a hall pass.

It’s the failings of VB as a mother he lends heaviest weight to, the crimes of not getting behind dogs, helping on dress number 2 or 3, and causing WORST day of his life by dancing ON him.

I questioned this & a PP said this was because BB was closest to VB so hurt most by her, hence her disproportionate kicking. Understandable? No - I agree with you!

IF DB had affairs & was ‘inauthentic’ here & disturbed the equilibrium of family life BB didn’t call Goldenballs out.

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