Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 16, 2025 · Entertainment

Brooklyn Beckham's Ex Clears Air: The Truth Behind the Family Feud

Romeo Beckham has shared a cryptic post about 'spreading unnecessary lies' after his ex Kim Turnbull set the record straight on claims she dated his brother Brooklyn

BECKHAM FAMILY FEUD ERUPTS: Romeo's Cryptic Post Sparks Drama Amid Claims Kim Turnbull is Scapegoat

The Beckham family drama has reached new heights as Romeo, 22, took to social media with a cryptic post, seemingly defending his ex-girlfriend Kim Turnbull against claims she was the catalyst for the rift between him and his brother Brooklyn. The post comes after Kim, 24, set the record straight on her relationship with Brooklyn, stating that they only had a school friendship at age 16.

Romeo's Instagram post featured a screenshot from the iconic 1953 film Roman Holiday, where Audrey Hepburn's character utters the line: "What the world needs is a return to sweetness and decency." He captioned it: "Be nice to people and don't spread unnecessary lies." The post has sparked speculation that Romeo is standing up for his ex-girlfriend against Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz, 30, who had previously claimed she felt uncomfortable around Kim.

The footballer shared the post after his ex Kim shot down accusations that she was romantically involved with Brooklyn (Kim and Romeo are pictured in March)

Kim's statement on her Instagram page revealed the shocking truth behind her relationship with Brooklyn. "I've avoided speaking on this topic to prevent adding fuel to the fire," she said. "However, it's come to a point where I feel the need to address it so I can move on." She went on to deny any romantic involvement with Brooklyn, stating: "Nothing between us has occurred further than a school friendship at age 16."

Sources close to the Beckham family revealed that Kim had been made the 'scapegoat' in the feud. "The Beckhams would hate for the view to be that Romeo and Kim split because of Nicola and Brooklyn," said one insider. "It simply isn't the case." They also claimed that Romeo's parents, David and Victoria, were "deeply upset" by the way their children were being portrayed in the media.

Romeo and Kim's relationship was brief but intense, with sources revealing they had a "lovely time together" before deciding to split up. Friends of the couple claim that things remain amicable between them, despite Nicola Peltz's alleged dislike for Kim. "They have been friendly since their split," said one source. "It's a shame, particularly as David and Victoria really adored her and thought she made Romeo happy."

Romeo posted a snap of a scene from the 1953 film Roman Holiday, where Audrey Hepburn's character utters the line: 'What the world needs is a return to sweetness and decency'

The Beckham family drama began to unfold over three years ago, when Brooklyn married Nicola in an extravagant ceremony on Palm Beach, Florida, in April 2022. Sources claim that Nicola was "rude" to Victoria during the wedding preparations and treatment of other members of the Beckham family. It's alleged that she shunned Victoria, and now seems to be trying to blame Kim for the rift between Romeo and Brooklyn.

Nicola's behavior on the day of the wedding left a lasting impression on the Beckhams. "That was when the Beckhams realised that it was not going to be easy being part of [Nicola's] super-rich family," said one source. "Some people felt that Nicola was vile." Since then, relations have been strained between Brooklyn and his family.

The tension finally came to a head when Romeo and Kim started dating in November last year. Sources claim that Nicola couldn't stand to be around Kim and made her feel uncomfortable at David's 50th birthday celebrations. The two brothers were noticeably absent from the celebrations, fueling speculation about the rift between them.

On Monday, Kim addressed the speculation about her relationship with Brooklyn, amid claims she's to blame for the rift between her ex Romeo, and his brother

Kim has been spotted at several of David's birthday parties, including a dinner at Cipriani restaurant in Miami and a vineyard visit in Bordeaux with the Beckham family. However, her presence seemed to be met with disdain by Nicola Peltz.

As the drama unfolds, fans are left wondering if Romeo is taking sides against his brother and wife. The cryptic post has sparked debate on social media, with some accusing him of being disloyal to his family.

In a shocking twist, sources claim that Kim was part of a tight-knit friendship group with Brooklyn in 2016, which included Madonna's ex-partner Guy Ritchie's son Rocco. Photographs from the time show the two together, but it seems they were never romantically involved.

The Beckham family feud has been brewing for months, and it appears that Kim Turnbull is now at the center of it all. As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is clear: nothing is as it seems in this world of celebrity relationships and family feuds.

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