Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz have restricted commenting on their Instagram accounts in the wake of his extraordinary attack on his parents Victoria and David Beckham.
The couple have adjusted their settings on the social media platform so that only friends and accounts they follow can leave replies on their posts.
The 26-year-old is understood to be keeping a low profile after publishing his explosive six-page statement on Monday evening.
His most recent Instagram post, featuring images of him holding hands with Nicola alongside photos of their dogs, now displays just five comments rather than the thousands he typically receives.
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Brooklyn Beckham launched a social media attack on his family on Monday
| GETTYDJ Fat Tony and Australian performer Cody Simpson are among the handful of supporters still visible in his replies.
Actress Nicola, 30, has similarly modified her account settings to manage the response.
In his lengthy statement posted to Instagram, Brooklyn, the eldest child of Victoria, 51, and Sir David, 50, alleged that his parents had deliberately attempted to undermine his relationship with billionaire heiress Nicola prior to their 2022 wedding.
He declared he has no interest in repairing ties with his family, stating he is standing up for himself "for the first time in my life."
Victoria Beckham's song Not Such an Innocent Girl has reached number one on iTunes
| NETFLIXHe accused Victoria and David of having "controlled narratives about our family" throughout his upbringing.
Brooklyn also made the claim that his mother had "danced inappropriately" on him during his nuptials to Nicola, an allegation that has since spawned memes and AI-generated videos online.
For months before the statement, followers had been flooding his posts with messages urging him to contact his parents and reconcile with them.
Support for the former Spice Girl has surged in the aftermath of her son's public criticism.
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Brooklyn Beckham with his wife Nicola Peltz | INSTAGRAMVictoria's 2001 solo single Not Such An Innocent Girl has climbed to the top spot on the iTunes chart in Ireland and reached number two in the UK on Thursday morning.
A social media campaign has driven the chart success, with fans determined to address what they describe as a "national tragedy" – that Victoria remains the only Spice Girl never to achieve a solo number one.
One viral Instagram post captured the mood, saying: "Nothing says 'British Culture' like collectively deciding to send Posh to the top of the charts because her son roasted her on Insta. Imagine both their faces."
Another urged followers to download the track, declaring: "We are unhinged. Stream Posh. It's a national emergency."
Victoria is reported to have been left devastated after learning of Brooklyn's post on Monday.
Sir David faced the media at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, where he was heckled about the family rift but refused to address questions directly.
He later discussed the benefits and pitfalls of social media during an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box.
The former Manchester United star said: "I've always spoken about social media and the power of social media for the good and for the bad."
The Beckham family before the separation
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The Unicef ambassador explained he has used his platform to raise awareness about children's issues globally and has attempted to pass on similar lessons to his own children.
"I've tried to do the same with my children, to educate them," he added. "They make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes. That's how they learn."
Brooklyn and Nicola have been central to the bitter family divide that has seen them absent from major occasions, including Sir David's 50th birthday celebrations and his knighthood ceremony.
In the closing passages of his statement, Brooklyn wrote: "My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first."
He claimed familial affection within the household was measured by social media activity and willingness to appear at photo opportunities, even when it conflicted with work commitments.
He stated: "The narrative that my wife controls me is completely backwards. I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life."
Brooklyn revealed he had suffered from severe anxiety growing up, which he said has vanished since distancing himself from his family.
"My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want peace, privacy and happiness for us and our future family."
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