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Romeo Beckham, 22, has ignited fresh speculation around a growing rift between himself and his older brother Brooklyn Beckham, 26.
The tension between the Beckham siblings, long rumored to have been simmering beneath the surface, finally spilled into public view this week when Romeo appeared to respond to Brooklyn’s alleged social media snub with a not-so-subtle digital clap-back.
On his Instagram story, Romeo posted a screenshot showing he was listening to Justin Bieber’s track Walking Away. The message was made louder not by the song itself, but by the one-word caption he added: “Yup.” A single syllable, yet dripping with context.
Social Media Clues and Family Confusion
Hours earlier, fans noticed that Brooklyn no longer followed Romeo or their younger brother Cruz, 20, on Instagram, triggering speculation that he had unfollowed them. But sources close to Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz insist they were “blindsided” by the reports.
“Brooklyn had no idea about any of this until he read about it online,” a friend said, denying that Brooklyn or Nicola had actively unfollowed anyone. “It’s possible Romeo and Cruz blocked them, which would make it appear as no longer following the brothers. They certainly didn’t unfollow them or block them—they’re as confused as anyone else.”
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Despite those claims, the silence from Brooklyn’s side has done little to calm the rumors. Romeo has not only returned the gesture by unfollowing Brooklyn but also doesn’t follow Nicola either. Cruz, for his part, also doesn’t follow Brooklyn.
A Birthday Message That Raised Eyebrows
In a twist of timing, the drama unfolded just a day after Brooklyn and Nicola posted a warm birthday tribute to his little sister Harper, who just turned 14.
Some took the gesture as a potential olive branch to ease family tensions. But insiders were quick to shut that theory down.
“There is too much water under the bridge,” a friend close to Brooklyn said. “This is not an olive branch. Just because they love Harper and want to show their affection, doesn’t mean they’re trying to make amends with the family.”
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Brooklyn and Harper have reportedly remained close despite the broader family rift. “He adores her and so does his wife Nicola. They have an incredibly close bond and despite everything that has gone on, Brooklyn idolises her,” the source added.
Interestingly, Harper—who doesn’t have an Instagram account herself—has yet to receive a direct message from her older brother, according to insiders.
Money Talks and Rumored Grudges
What exactly led to the family drift? It’s complicated. While one faction points fingers at ongoing tensions between the Peltz and Beckham clans, others cite longstanding financial disagreements.
According to The Sun, one flashpoint came when Brooklyn and Nicola purchased their sprawling U.S. estate for just over £10.5 million. Rumors swirled that David and Victoria Beckham hadn’t contributed financially—claims their camp firmly denied, labeling the reports as “nonsense.”
Adding another layer to the drama, whispers from within the family suggest that money matters became a sensitive topic.
One accusation, reportedly from the Peltz side, claimed the Beckhams were “tight” with finances—a claim Beckham allies were quick to rebuff, saying David and Victoria have always supported their children but refuse to indulge them excessively.
An Ex-Girlfriend in the Middle?
Another subplot in the ongoing drama centers around Romeo’s now ex-girlfriend, Kim Turnbull. Rumors floated that Kim once had a brief romance with Brooklyn during their teenage years and that her invitation to David Beckham’s birthday celebration stirred old tensions.
Kim, however, wasn’t having it. In a pointed Instagram statement, she wrote: “I have never been romantically involved in ANY capacity at ANY point with the person in question. Nothing between us has occurred further than a school friendship at age 16.”
Not long after her statement, Romeo appeared to respond indirectly. He posted a black-and-white movie still with the words: “What the world needs is a return to sweetness and decency.” Then, adding his own caption: “Be nice to people and don’t tell unnecessary lies,” along with a kissing face emoji.
Romeo and Kim’s relationship lasted about seven months before their split was confirmed in June, shortly before the public drama unfolded.
The Silence That Speaks Volumes
Despite still following his parents, Brooklyn has noticeably been absent from major family milestones. He didn’t attend David’s 50th birthday bash, nor did he publicly congratulate his father on being knighted.
Meanwhile, he did post a birthday message for his grandmother Sandra Beckham—yet skipped acknowledging Victoria’s father, Toni, just weeks later.
Nicola Peltz, for her part, has found herself at the center of online backlash, with some fans accusing her of being the wedge between Brooklyn and his family. But others have come to her defense.
One supporter wrote: “The fact people are in this comment section talking bs about someone controlling a GROWN man is absurd. The guy is an adult and can make his own decisions, leave them be and stop blaming women for everything.”
Where Do They Go From Here?
Whether this public social media fallout marks a turning point or just another chapter in a long-standing family feud remains to be seen. But one thing is clear—the Beckham family, once the picture of British pop-culture unity, is navigating a very modern kind of crisis.
And as followers dig for clues and insiders whisper behind the scenes, one song lyric seems to ring loudest from Romeo’s post:
He’s “walking away.”
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