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

Cruz Beckham's Starry Night: Rubbing Shoulders with The Kooks

Cruz Beckham posed for a photo alongside The Kooks bandmates Luke Pritchard (left) and Hugh Harris (right) backstage at the O2 Arena on Wednesday evening

Cruz Beckham Gets Music Industry Tips from The Kooks, But Will He Rely on Family Connections?

In a move that has left fans and industry insiders buzzing, David and Victoria Beckham's youngest son Cruz made a surprise appearance at London's iconic O2 Arena on Wednesday evening. The 20-year-old musician, who has been secretly working on his debut album, was spotted rubbing shoulders with indie band The Kooks backstage.

Cruz, accompanied by his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, took in the sold-out show featuring The Kooks' "biggest and best" performance of their 20-year career. But it wasn't just the music that had him in awe – he also got a sneak peek at what's to come from his own upcoming album.

Elsewhere, the young musician shared an obligatory shot of Jackie Apostel, with the Brazilian model catching the eye in a plunging spotted dress while he plants a kiss on her cheek

Sources close to Cruz reveal that the young musician is itching to take center stage and make a name for himself without relying on his famous family connections. "He wants to prove to everyone that he has talent of his own, not just because of who his parents are," says an insider. "He's been working tirelessly in the studio, pouring his heart and soul into every track."

But what exactly is Cruz cooking up in the studio? Rumor has it that his debut album will be a nostalgic trip back to the 2000s indie landfill sound of The Kooks and Kaiser Chiefs. And with his lead single "Optics" already making waves online, fans are eagerly anticipating the release date – which just so happens to be November 24th, 2025.

Cruz's parents, David and Victoria Beckham, may have been absent from his surprise debut performance at The George Tavern in east London, but that didn't stop the buzz. His girlfriend Jackie Apostel was spotted in the crowd, gushing about her boyfriend's talent on social media. "Unannounced, just working on his craft, doing his little thing, having fun, learning, preparing... all HIS songs made by HIM played by HIM sang by HIM," she wrote.

The musician downed champagne with Pritchard, who wore a T-shirt bearing the cryptic numbers 24.10.25 - thought to be the release date of Cruz's debut album

But what really got everyone talking is Cruz's alleged encounter with Victoria Beckham's Spice Girls past. A cheeky photo of the young musician posing with a Spice Girl cut-out featuring his mom during her girl-group glory days had tongues wagging online.

As for the cryptic numbers 24.10.25 emblazoned on Luke Pritchard's T-shirt, insiders claim it's no coincidence – Cruz is reportedly planning to drop his debut album on that exact date. "He's been dropping subtle hints all over social media," says a source close to the young musician. "It's clear he's trying to create some buzz and get people excited about what's to come."

So, will Cruz rely on his family connections or forge his own path in the music industry? Only time (and his debut album) will tell.

Cruz also had an unexpected run in with his mother, albeit in the form of a Spice Girls cut-out featuring Victoria during her girl-group glory days

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His appearance at the O2 coms after he launched his own music career before 100 punters in an east London pub

His girlfriend Jackie was spotted in the crowd and told her social media followers that she cried when her boyfriend began performing