In the latest development of the ongoing Beckham family saga, a close friend has come forward to staunchly defend Victoria Beckham against claims surrounding her dance with son Brooklyn at his wedding ceremony. The source asserts that the former Spice Girl has been unfairly "vilified for that dance for almost four years now" and maintains she has absolutely nothing to apologise for regarding the incident.
The Controversial Wedding Moment
The controversy stems from Brooklyn Beckham's recent explosive statement, in which the 26-year-old claimed his mother "hijacked" his planned first dance with bride Nicola Peltz and "humiliated" him in front of their 500 wedding guests. According to the account, singer Marc Anthony invited Brooklyn to the stage before calling for the "most beautiful woman in the room" to join him—summoning Victoria rather than the bride, which reportedly caused Nicola, 31, to rush from the room in tears.
Defending The Dance Style
The friend speaking to the Mail on Sunday vehemently disputed any suggestion of inappropriate behaviour, explaining: "There was nothing inappropriate about the dance. Nicola just didn't like that Brooklyn was dancing with his mother, so she ran off crying." The source elaborated that the music was "an upbeat, dancey salsa song, not exactly a Marvin Gaye love song" and questioned why such a reaction would occur.
DJ Fat Tony, who performed at the wedding, provided additional context during an appearance on This Morning. He suggested the situation became "really awkward for everyone in the room" after Marc Anthony instructed Brooklyn to place his hands on his mother's hips, describing it as "a Latin thing." The DJ largely placed responsibility on the singer for creating the uncomfortable scenario.
Family Dynamics And Public Reaction
The insider defended the Beckhams' family dynamic, describing them as simply a "tactile family" who have always been "close and cuddly." They pointed to David Beckham still kissing his sons when they return home and noted that Victoria and David were young parents whose affectionate behaviour is "authentic" rather than inappropriate.
Since Brooklyn's 800-word statement was released, Victoria has become something of an internet meme, with videos of her dancing circulating widely. Interestingly, her solo music has experienced a resurgence, with her song "Not Such An Innocent Girl" reaching number one on the iTunes chart as fans showed their support through streaming.
Support From Fellow Spice Girls
Reports indicate that Victoria's former bandmates have rallied around her during this difficult period. A source revealed that "Emma in particular has been showing her a lot of love and support," even checking in during her recent birthday celebrations. The Spice Girls reportedly understand how "embarrassed and devastated" Victoria must feel about her son airing family grievances so publicly.
Despite swirling rumours about potential reconciliation, Brooklyn has emphatically stated that he does not wish to reconcile with his parents. This stance persists even as sources suggest David and Victoria would "take him back in a minute" if given the opportunity.
The friend concluded their defence by stating: "Last week she was shamed for it. It is deeply unfair and upsetting." They maintained that the four-year scrutiny of what was essentially a mother-son dance at a wedding celebration represents a disproportionate response to what they describe as normal family behaviour.
