Poor David Beckham…
As you know, David and his wife Victoria Beckham‘s estrangement from their son Brooklyn has been heavy. Their eldest child and his wife, Nicola Peltz, have had some pretty harsh things to say about his parents and have completely cut contact. Despite Posh and Becks’ attempts to reach out to their son — and even publicly sending him birthday wishes — it doesn’t look like this family is going to be put back together anytime soon. And that’s allegedly destroying the former footballer.
According to a source for Radar Online on Friday, David “can’t stop crying” amid his estrangement from his beloved son. While attending his other son Cruz‘s concert in London this week, the insider said David just couldn’t hide his emotions.
One of Cruz’s songs, Loneliest Boy, is rumored to be about the Beckham family drama. You can hear a clip of the song (below):
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It was during this performance that the 50-year-old and other family members got very emotional. Apparently, David’s been especially emotional lately — and hearing this song be performed was just his undoing:
“David can’t stop crying at the slightest little thing at the moment. He’s being described as completely overwhelmed by what’s happened with Brooklyn. Seeing Cruz perform that song just brought everything to the surface again.”
Oof. The insider furthered of the intimate moment:
“Romeo had been perched on a barrier toward the back of the theatre with David and Victoria, quietly watching the set, but as soon as Cruz began performing Loneliest Boy you could see the change in him. His expression shifted, and he quickly became overwhelmed, dabbing at his eyes as he tried to hold it together. Victoria immediately leaned in, wrapping an arm around his shoulders in a protective, comforting way.”
So tough for the whole family! The source continued:
“The song clearly struck a nerve; it’s deeply emotional, and even Cruz looked like he was finding it difficult to get through certain lines without faltering. David stayed close, resting his hand on Victoria’s leg, while she kept hold of Romeo’s hand until he started to cry, at which point she pulled both of them in closer. At one stage, she had an arm around David as well, almost holding the family together in that moment.”
Aww… The insider added:
“There was a noticeable shift across the entire room; people fell quiet, and you could feel the weight of what was happening. It wasn’t just another performance; it felt incredibly personal and raw. Cruz delivered it beautifully, but it was also clear how much it meant, and that emotion carried through the audience. It was heartbreaking, but also very powerful to witness.”
Addressing the soccer player’s state of mind these days, another source said:
“It’s incredibly raw. People around him say he’s not himself and that even small reminders of Brooklyn set him off. This situation has been heartbreaking for him and Victoria, but David in particular has been struggling to keep it together. There’s a sense that the family is grieving a relationship that’s still technically there but feels out of reach. David is said to be especially affected — the phrase being used is that he ‘can’t stop crying at the slightest little thing’ because everything reminds him of Brooklyn.”
How terribly sad!
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