In a surprising twist amid a brewing family feud, Brooklyn Beckham has unfollowed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay on Instagram, signaling the end of their long-standing friendship. The move, first reported by Page Six, comes after Ramsay publicly commented on Brooklyn's strained relationship with his parents, Victoria and David Beckham, suggesting the aspiring chef is 'infatuated' with his new life.
The tension between Brooklyn and his famous parents escalated in January when the 24-year-old posted a scathing six-page Instagram message. In the post, Brooklyn criticized the Beckhams in an effort to defend his wife, actress and heiress Nicola Peltz, and protect their marriage. This public outburst highlighted deep rifts within the family, drawing widespread media attention.
Gordon Ramsay, a longtime ally of the Beckham family, attempted to intervene by reminding Brooklyn to "remember where he came from." The celebrity chef weighed in on the conflict, assessing that Brooklyn had become somewhat blinded by his domestic life with Peltz, which has led to friction with his parents. Ramsay's words were intended to neutralize the feud but appear to have backfired spectacularly.
Brooklyn's decision to unfollow Ramsay on social media followed the chef's candid remarks about the younger Beckham's priorities and his marriage. Ramsay's assertion that Brooklyn is 'infatuated' with his new life seems to have been the breaking point, prompting the definitive social media severance.
Despite the unfollow, Ramsay had previously expressed strong support for Brooklyn. The chef described their relationship as solid, noting recent messages exchanged between them. "Brooklyn and I have messaged a little bit, our relationship is solid. I love him – his heart is incredible," Ramsay said of Brooklyn.
The unfollow may have caught Ramsay off guard, given his affectionate stance toward the Beckham heir. Once a close bond marked by mutual respect—especially in culinary circles where Brooklyn has pursued his chef ambitions—the fallout underscores how the ongoing Beckham family drama continues to strain alliances beyond the immediate family.
As the Beckhams and Ramsays navigate this tested alliance, the incident highlights the personal toll of public family disputes in celebrity circles, with social media actions speaking louder than words in the digital age.