turn in family feud as he praises David and Victoria

A key supporter of Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham has performed something of a U-turn after causing outrage with his shocking claims.

When Brooklyn Beckham, 27, shared his bombshell statement on Instagram in January, he finally confirmed the rumours that had been swirling for months: all was not right within the Beckham family.

He accused his parents of prioritising their public image over their children, claimed that mum Victoria Beckham danced 'inappropriately' on him at his wedding to Nicola Peltz, 31, and said he had no interest in repairing the family rift. Victoria, 52, was reportedly devastated by his allegations.

Shortly after Brooklyn's statement, social media erupted with a wave of memes posted at his mother's expense. However, he found himself with a seemingly unlikely supporter in DJ Fat Tony.

A long-time member of his parents' inner circle, the Beckhams were left stunned when Tony appeared on This Morning and revealed what had 'really' happened during the wedding dance. According to his version of events, it was singer Marc Anthony who appeared to be something of a troublemaker during the awkward moment, reports the Mirror.

Tony claimed that Marc had called for "the most beautiful woman in the room" to join him on the dance floor, and then name dropped the former Spice Girl, leaving the bride extremely upset. According to the DJ, the singer didn't leave it there, with Marc allegedly calling out for Brooklyn to grab hold of his mum's hips.

"It was a Latin thing," Tony explained, insisting it was the "timing" of the dance that proved "inappropriate" and resulted in Nicola rushing from the wedding reception in tears.

However, Tony now appears to have performed a dramatic about-face. Speaking in a recent interview, he shifted the blame onto the ITV programme for the controversy, which reportedly left Victoria and David furious with their longtime friend.

"It's always sad when there's a rift in any family. It just so happened that I got dragged into one. I went on [This Morning] to change a narrative of the word 'inappropriate' and where it was going for Victoria, where it was going for Brooklyn. It was not a nice situation," he said.

He added that the family "are incredible and David and Victoria brought up those kids impeccably."

A source speaking to the Mail claimed the Beckhams are far from pleased with this sudden change of heart, regardless of the DJ's now complimentary remarks.

"Fat Tony was seen as one of the main witnesses against Victoria at the wedding and very pro-Brooklyn and Nicola. Now look at how he's changed his tune. The Beckhams are furious at all of this. Why on earth go on and slag them off? They were always close to Tony. He was their go-to DJ, but when they went with Hale Zero, [another DJ] that changed."

When it comes to Fat Tony speaking up again, Mayah believes he has actually offered the couple a major gift in the drama around the estrangement[quote_full_stop] "There is so much hurt and sorrow wrapped up in the fallout with Brooklyn. For someone to stir it up the way [Tony] did was awful. And now he's come out and praised them profusely. It's baffling."

Mayah Riaz, a PR to the stars, tells the Mirror that these new comments from the DJ are likely to make the public 'reassess the whole narrative'. "From a crisis communications perspective, I'd say this is arguably a bigger win for David and Victoria than it is for Brooklyn and Nicola," the communications guru explains.

"When Fat Tony first spoke out, it appeared to validate Brooklyn's account of events and he was seen as an independent witness to a story that had largely been based on personal claims.. Mayah adds: "We know that public opinion is often shaped less by the original allegation and more by what happens afterwards. When someone who is perceived to be a neutral party starts rowing back and clarifying their position, or even expressing sympathy for the other side, it makes us reassess the entire narrative."

The expert explains that amid this high-profile family feud, David and Victoria's chosen approach of silence is likely to go a long way with their fans, projecting integrity. "I'd say that one of the biggest strengths of David and Victoria's position throughout this saga is that they have largely avoided fighting the battle publicly. I always tell my clients that in PR terms, silence can be more powerful than rebuttal."

When it comes to Fat Tony speaking up again, Mayah believes he has actually offered the couple a major gift in the drama around the estrangement. "While Brooklyn and Nicola have kept making their grievances public, David and Victoria have projected restraint and family loyalty. Whether that is entirely fair or not, it is often the image that resonates most strongly with the public."

"I feel there is also the issue of credibility. Every time a family dispute gains another chapter, there is a risk that audiences become fatigued by it.

"Yes, initially it did attract sympathy but eventually it can start to feel repetitive.

"The Beckham brand has always been built on unity, resilience and family. Every time David and Victoria refuse to publicly retaliate, they reinforce those values.

"The danger for Brooklyn and Nicola will be that the story becomes less about their concerns and more about why the feud is still being played out in public. It's worth remembering that in celebrity PR, the person who looks calm often wins the room."

When it comes to Fat Tony speaking up again, Mayah believes he has actually handed the couple a significant advantage amid the ongoing rift. "What I find particularly interesting is that Fat Tony's latest comments arguably give David and Victoria something they haven't had for months and that is a narrative reset. The conversation is now not going to be solely about what happened at a wedding years ago.

"It's now about whether the story has been amplified beyond its original significance."

She also claims that when it comes to playing the PR game, Brooklyn's frankness and lack of experience is beginning to catch up with him, and may not deliver the outcomes he's after. "It seems that Brooklyn isn't relying on professional support of a publicist or those in crisis management, as we see him speaking from the heart.

"Whereas David and Victoria have had years of experience in this as well as relying on that support".

"So it's worth Brooklyn remembering that the biggest PR lesson for him is that public feuds are rarely won by the loudest voice. They're usually won by the side that appears the most measured.

"Right now, unfortunately for him, it's David and Victoria that look like the party focused on moving forward, while he risks looking stuck in the conflict".

Relations became strained once more recently when David Beckham shared a heartfelt tribute to all four of his children on Instagram for Father's Day.

Brooklyn featured prominently in the photographs he uploaded, despite the continuing fallout.

A source close to Brooklyn suggested his parents' choice to continue posting about him on social media, despite supposedly being asked not to, amounts to 'trolling', a claim that a Beckham associate dismissed as 'ludicrous'.

Brooklyn then fanned the flames once again by appearing to take a swipe at his parents in a new DoorDash advert, reportedly leaving them 'devastated'.

Meanwhile, Harper Beckham appeared unexpectedly at the home of Brooklyn and his wife Nicola earlier this month.

The 14-year-old turned up alone at the address, having been transported by a chauffeur, only to discover nobody was in. She is said to have left a handwritten note.

Had the Beckham-Peltzs been at their £14 million Beverly Hills mansion, it would have marked the first occasion Harper had seen her eldest sibling in person in 18 months.

And her dejected demeanour as she returned to the vehicle suggested the strain that the falling out between Brooklyn and his family is causing.

Significantly, Harper made the unplanned visit by herself, having just watched her father David receive the accolade of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday.

Her parents and two other brothers, Romeo and Cruz, attended the ceremony - yet it was Harper alone who made the five-mile journey.

Shortly after Harper was spotted at the mansion, a representative for Brooklyn and Nicola released a scathing statement, claiming: "That photographers were in place as the letter was hand delivered says it all - this was choreographed for the cameras".

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