David Beckham’s sweary leaked emails in full as he finally gets knighthood

David Beckham has finally been awarded a prestigious honour from King Charles in his upcoming Birthday Honours list next week, which will see him become a Sir

Beckham will reportedly receive his honour next week(Image: Getty Images)

David Beckham had dreamed of being knighted, and it’s finally becoming a reality. Becks had a glimmer of hope last year when he was announced as an ambassador to the King’s Foundation, with insiders suggesting it might bolster his knighthood prospects. However, 2024 saw him miss out on the distinguished title again. But his luck appeared to change this year, with reports claiming that he’ll be knighted as early as next week.

The former footballer has a long-standing relationship with His Majesty, who last month revealed he’d sent him a gift for his 50th birthday. While attending the Chelsea Flower Show, Beckham was seen sporting a rose as a buttonhole, and it has since emerged that the flower has a very royal connection.

The King, 76, was heard asking David if he had received the recent gift for his birthday after they met on an official line-up. “You got it, didn’t you?” the Monarch asked. David responded: “It was incredible, thank you. It was very kind.”

Just moments later, Queen Camilla met Beckham and commented: “Nice to see you again, glad you got the roses.” The footballer told Her Majesty that he had a “perfect” but “busy weekend,” adding it was “a lot of fun.” Beckham’s rose, a King’s Rose was named in honour of the King who has never shied away from discussing his love for horticulture.

An incendiary book released last summer targeting his financial dealings might have thwarted his recent efforts. Authored by Tom Bower, it labelled Beckham “money obsessed” and reported on his strategies for legally reducing his tax obligations in the UK.

Beckham’s aspirations for a knighthood were previously dampened in 2014 following HMRC’s reservations. Now 50, Beckham, who also played a pivotal role in England’s 2018 World Cup bid, faced backlash for accepting the ambassadorship at the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Allegedly raking in £150 million from a decade-long partnership, LGBTQ+ groups criticised him sharply due to Qatar’s oppressive laws against same-sex relationships.

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David will become Sir Beckham
David will become Sir Beckham(Image: Getty Images for TIME)

His team has countered, arguing that Beckham’s intent was to harness the unifying power of sport as a ‘force for good. ‘ His involvement irked comedian Joe Lycett, who called out Beckham for double standards before theatrically shredding a topless Beckham photo from Attitude, a gay lifestyle magazine.

The saga culminated with Lycett feigning the destruction of £10,000 after Beckham decided not to withdraw from the deal. Weeks after the comedian called Beckham’s defence a ‘cop out’, the Inter Miami owner was once again overlooked for a coveted invitation to Buckingham Palace.

In a prior incident, a snub reportedly triggered an exchange of heated emails between Beckham and his long-standing PR man Simon Oliveira, which were claimed to have surfaced in 2017. Having led initiatives like the London Olympics and dedicating much time to charitable activities with organisations like UNICEF, many predicted the ex-footballer would receive a knighthood in 2014.

Speculation was rife that his association with a film finance initiative deemed by HMRC as tax avoidance had thrown up a ‘red flag’, disrupting his opportunity for the honour.

Victoria will be styled as Lady Beckham
Victoria will be styled as Lady Beckham(Image: Getty Images)

There was no indication of misconduct from those who invested in the Ingenious Media scheme. Reportedly, Beckham reassured Oliveira in leaked emails, maintaining “everything is above board.” Subsequently, in the year following, he contributed £12.7 million in taxes as reported by the Sunday Times Tax List, landing him and his wife Victoria in the 49th spot among the UK’s top 50 taxpayers.

Yet, Beckham’s name was notably absent from the 2014 honours list, leading to the publication on the Football Leaks website – described as the sport’s parallel to Wikileaks. In these alleged communications, David purportedly vented his fury at the perceived oversight, labelling the committee a ‘bunch of c***s’ and slamming the honours system as a “f**king joke”.

He allegedly expressed his frustration, saying: “I expected nothing less… Who decides on the honours? It’s a disgrace to be honest and if I was American I would of [sic] got something like this 10 years ago… It’s p***ed me off those old unappreciative c***s.”

Furthermore, he is reported to have said brusquely: “Unless it’s a knighthood f**k off”. Beckham also reportedly questioned the accolade given to Katherine Jenkins, alluding to her OBE by stating she was awarded the honour for “singing at the rugby”.

Becks has a long standing relationship with the King
Becks has a long standing relationship with the King(Image: PA)

In the wake of these comments, Katherine Jenkins’ camp had their say, with her spokesperson indicating the singer received her honour for her services to music and her extensive charity work. Her spokesperson stated that she’d “courageously publicly admitted” experimenting with drugs in her formative years.

Her manager, Professor Jonathan Shalit, further defended Jenkins to The Sun, declaring: “I say Katherine was awarded an OBE for her services to music and charity.”

Beckham, who has been a dedicated Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF since 2003 and initiated his 7 fund for the charity in 2015, found himself at the centre of an email controversy. A spokesperson for UNICEF responded to the leaked emails by stating: “David has given significant funds personally.”

At the time, Beckham’s representative slammed the reports, accusing them of being misleading and based on manipulated content, as they told the Daily Mail: “This story is based on outdated material taken out of context from hacked and doctored private emails from a third-party server and gives a deliberately inaccurate picture.”

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A close pal of Beckham spoke to The Mirror about the incident, revealing that although Beckham regretted the messages, they were sent “in the heat of the moment”. The friend elaborated, “Genuinely, he wasn’t as vitriolic as that, but you do say some things in private and in the heat of the moment,” adding that Beckham feels he has contributed greatly to his country.

They continued, “To be honest, he does feel that he has given so much to his country. And sometimes you say things in private that anyone would say and you don’t really mean it. While he was frustrated in those emails, he was over it the moment he sent them. Getting the knighthood is not what his work is about. He doesn’t care if he gets a knighthood or not.”

David Beckham’s sweary leaked emails in full as he finally gets knighthood

David Beckham has finally been awarded a prestigious honour from King Charles in his upcoming Birthday Honours list next week, which will see him become a Sir

Beckham will reportedly receive his honour next week(Image: Getty Images)

David Beckham had dreamed of being knighted, and it’s finally becoming a reality. Becks had a glimmer of hope last year when he was announced as an ambassador to the King’s Foundation, with insiders suggesting it might bolster his knighthood prospects. However, 2024 saw him miss out on the distinguished title again. But his luck appeared to change this year, with reports claiming that he’ll be knighted as early as next week.

The former footballer has a long-standing relationship with His Majesty, who last month revealed he’d sent him a gift for his 50th birthday. While attending the Chelsea Flower Show, Beckham was seen sporting a rose as a buttonhole, and it has since emerged that the flower has a very royal connection.

The King, 76, was heard asking David if he had received the recent gift for his birthday after they met on an official line-up. “You got it, didn’t you?” the Monarch asked. David responded: “It was incredible, thank you. It was very kind.”

Just moments later, Queen Camilla met Beckham and commented: “Nice to see you again, glad you got the roses.” The footballer told Her Majesty that he had a “perfect” but “busy weekend,” adding it was “a lot of fun.” Beckham’s rose, a King’s Rose was named in honour of the King who has never shied away from discussing his love for horticulture.

An incendiary book released last summer targeting his financial dealings might have thwarted his recent efforts. Authored by Tom Bower, it labelled Beckham “money obsessed” and reported on his strategies for legally reducing his tax obligations in the UK.

Beckham’s aspirations for a knighthood were previously dampened in 2014 following HMRC’s reservations. Now 50, Beckham, who also played a pivotal role in England’s 2018 World Cup bid, faced backlash for accepting the ambassadorship at the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Allegedly raking in £150 million from a decade-long partnership, LGBTQ+ groups criticised him sharply due to Qatar’s oppressive laws against same-sex relationships.

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David will become Sir Beckham
David will become Sir Beckham(Image: Getty Images for TIME)

His team has countered, arguing that Beckham’s intent was to harness the unifying power of sport as a ‘force for good. ‘ His involvement irked comedian Joe Lycett, who called out Beckham for double standards before theatrically shredding a topless Beckham photo from Attitude, a gay lifestyle magazine.

The saga culminated with Lycett feigning the destruction of £10,000 after Beckham decided not to withdraw from the deal. Weeks after the comedian called Beckham’s defence a ‘cop out’, the Inter Miami owner was once again overlooked for a coveted invitation to Buckingham Palace.

In a prior incident, a snub reportedly triggered an exchange of heated emails between Beckham and his long-standing PR man Simon Oliveira, which were claimed to have surfaced in 2017. Having led initiatives like the London Olympics and dedicating much time to charitable activities with organisations like UNICEF, many predicted the ex-footballer would receive a knighthood in 2014.

Speculation was rife that his association with a film finance initiative deemed by HMRC as tax avoidance had thrown up a ‘red flag’, disrupting his opportunity for the honour.

Victoria will be styled as Lady Beckham
Victoria will be styled as Lady Beckham(Image: Getty Images)

There was no indication of misconduct from those who invested in the Ingenious Media scheme. Reportedly, Beckham reassured Oliveira in leaked emails, maintaining “everything is above board.” Subsequently, in the year following, he contributed £12.7 million in taxes as reported by the Sunday Times Tax List, landing him and his wife Victoria in the 49th spot among the UK’s top 50 taxpayers.

Yet, Beckham’s name was notably absent from the 2014 honours list, leading to the publication on the Football Leaks website – described as the sport’s parallel to Wikileaks. In these alleged communications, David purportedly vented his fury at the perceived oversight, labelling the committee a ‘bunch of c***s’ and slamming the honours system as a “f**king joke”.

He allegedly expressed his frustration, saying: “I expected nothing less… Who decides on the honours? It’s a disgrace to be honest and if I was American I would of [sic] got something like this 10 years ago… It’s p***ed me off those old unappreciative c***s.”

Furthermore, he is reported to have said brusquely: “Unless it’s a knighthood f**k off”. Beckham also reportedly questioned the accolade given to Katherine Jenkins, alluding to her OBE by stating she was awarded the honour for “singing at the rugby”.

Becks has a long standing relationship with the King
Becks has a long standing relationship with the King(Image: PA)

In the wake of these comments, Katherine Jenkins’ camp had their say, with her spokesperson indicating the singer received her honour for her services to music and her extensive charity work. Her spokesperson stated that she’d “courageously publicly admitted” experimenting with drugs in her formative years.

Her manager, Professor Jonathan Shalit, further defended Jenkins to The Sun, declaring: “I say Katherine was awarded an OBE for her services to music and charity.”

Beckham, who has been a dedicated Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF since 2003 and initiated his 7 fund for the charity in 2015, found himself at the centre of an email controversy. A spokesperson for UNICEF responded to the leaked emails by stating: “David has given significant funds personally.”

At the time, Beckham’s representative slammed the reports, accusing them of being misleading and based on manipulated content, as they told the Daily Mail: “This story is based on outdated material taken out of context from hacked and doctored private emails from a third-party server and gives a deliberately inaccurate picture.”

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A close pal of Beckham spoke to The Mirror about the incident, revealing that although Beckham regretted the messages, they were sent “in the heat of the moment”. The friend elaborated, “Genuinely, he wasn’t as vitriolic as that, but you do say some things in private and in the heat of the moment,” adding that Beckham feels he has contributed greatly to his country.

They continued, “To be honest, he does feel that he has given so much to his country. And sometimes you say things in private that anyone would say and you don’t really mean it. While he was frustrated in those emails, he was over it the moment he sent them. Getting the knighthood is not what his work is about. He doesn’t care if he gets a knighthood or not.”

Stacey Solomon hits back at troll after nasty comment about appearance

Stacey Solomon, a TV star, responded to a hateful troll who attacked her appearance by saying she “could get away” from the offensive comment.

Stacey couldn’t ignore the comment(Image: Getty Images for BAFTA)

Stacey Solomon couldn’t ignore a vile troll who took aim at her appearance. The reality TV star and Loose Women panellist took to Instagram to call out the nasty remark on Thursday.

The 35-year-old criticized a user for claiming that she resembled a “horse.” She explained that she couldn’t ignore the “horrible” comment that they had made about her post, which featured an emoji of a horse.

The mother-of-five said she typically avoids negativity in movies but felt she had to respond because she “couldn’t get away from it.”

Speaking to her followers after the incident, Stacey said: “I don’t usually read my messages, or reply to them. Well I read the nice ones, I don’t read the horrible ones.

Stacey Solomon
Stacey Solomon called out a troll(Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram)

However, I’m actually staring myself in the face because this message is at the top of my comments on my most recent story. So I was unable to escape it.

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She continued, “I don’t know if I’m supposed to be offended or to take it as a compliment.” However, I do believe that horses are very attractive.

She continued to explain the situation to her driver, Steve. She then stated, “Steve isn’t having it!” Steve, you’re quite attractive, he said, “Maybe it’s because of your nice teeth.”

Stacey thanked her followers for their positive comments on her post later. She gushed, “love you all.” Honestly, this family is the best I’ve ever had! I’m by nature uncontradicted by what other people think of me. I have a bad feeling for cruel people, in truth.

“But I believe that’s primarily because I have the most wonderful family, the kindest friends (like Steve), and the nicest extended family on this site. I’m so grateful for giving me so much confidence and joy. I have a crush on everyone. And we must always keep Steve safe. “

Stacey has been keeping her followers updated with her dog’s health following his devastating diagnosis. Earlier this year she revealed her pet pooch had a health issue. He ended up having an operation and Stacey previously said that he “might not ever fully recover”.

In April she explained that family pet Teddy had an operation after it was found that he had a “predisposed condition”. She told her followers on Instagram at the time that he had become “suddenly unwell” prior to the procedure.

Stacey shared a photo of Teddy in a recent update earlier this week. She stated in a post that it is “likely” that he will “never get the feeling back” in his legs. He will also need assistance with walking and urinating, according to her.

Stacey wrote, “Teddy update,” in the upload. Many of you have inquiries. It appears that Teddy will need our assistance with urinating, assisted walks, and physio forever after his vet appointment.

The vet was also very pleased with Teddy’s happiness because he was so happy, and he also liked how well we were managing his bladder, making me and Joe feel very proud of it.

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She came to the conclusion that while she was sad for Teddy, she was also confident that Joe and I could give him the best possible love. This new adventure is therefore unavoidable. However, because we are so in love with Teddy, we will simply keep trying and try our best to find new ways to make sure he stays healthy and happy for as long as possible.

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Nicola Peltz shares gratitude over ‘beautiful people’ in her life amid Beckhams rift

In a post on social media, Nicola Peltz paid tribute to three people in her life amid the rumors that the alleged Beckham family rift has been at the center of.

Nicola Peltz paid tribute to three people in her life this week amid rumours of a Beckham family rift(Image: WWD via Getty Images)

Amid ongoing rumours of a rift with her husband Brooklyn Beckham’s family, Nicola Peltz has expressed gratitude for “beautiful people” that are in her life. The actor shared the update with fans on social media this afternoon.

Nicola, 30, paid tribute to her “team” in the post on her Instagram Story earlier today. She was seen posing beside three people, one of whom is a celebrity hairdresser, in a photo shared with her followers on the platform.

The Transformers: Age of Extinction star looked in good spirits as she took the selfie in a mirror alongside the trio. Nicola wrote in the caption: “I love my team so much. I’m so grateful to have such beautiful people around me.”

Nicola Peltz, in a black top and leggings, posing for a selfie in a mirror beside three of her 'team'
Nicola Peltz (centre right) paid tribute to her ‘team’ in a post earlier today(Image: Nicola Peltz/Instagram)

They are just three of the people in Nicola’s circle, which has attracted attention lately. It was reported earlier this week that she has a “fast-growing posse of A-list friends,” according to a source that spoke to Closer magazine.

It was also suggested that she is “becoming the Queen Bee” at the moment amid reports of tension with her in-laws. Nicola’s close pals are said to include Selena Gomez, and she’s reportedly reconnected with “old pals” like Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Hailey Bieber recently.

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Meghan Markle was described by the source as her “newest pal”. They said that through the former actor, Nicola had been introduced to Serena Williams.

Brooklyn Beckham, in a white shirt, and Nicola Peltz, in a black top.
It comes amid much attention over rumours that there is distance between her husband Brooklyn Beckham and some of his family(Image: Corbis via Getty Images)

The speculation about Nicola’s circles of friends comes amid ongoing rumours of a rift within the Beckham family. It was fuelled by Nicola and her husband Brooklyn, 26, having reportedly been absent from 50th birthday celebrations for his father David Beckham, 50, last month.

At one point, the relationship between Romeo Beckham, 22, and Kim Turnbull, 24, – who have since split up, though reportedly not due to the alleged family feud – was attributed as a factor in the alleged rift. TMZ reported earlier this year that Brooklyn and his wife Nicola questioned whether Kim had “the right intentions” for dating Romeo.

David Beckham, in a navy jacket, and Victoria Beckham, in a white jacket, on a red carpet in 2023.
There’s said to be tension between the couple and his parents David Beckham (left) and Victoria Beckham (right)(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

It came amid speculation that Romeo’s brother Brooklyn was once romantically linked to Kim, though TMZ reported at the time that it was “all under the bridge”. Hello magazine however reported Cruz Beckham, 20, wrote in a now-deleted comment amid the rumours on social media: “Brooklyn and Kim never dated.”

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More recently though, other parties have been blamed for the apparent rift instead. It’s included Nicola being blamed for the rumoured tension by some people. She has also been defended though, with a source previously telling the Mirror that she “encourages” Brooklyn to see his family.

Amid the ongoing speculation, a source said last month that there was “distance” between Brooklyn and his parents David and Victoria Beckham, 51.

90 names on Epstein files from Donald Trump to Michael Jackson

Among the names are former director of the FBI Louis Freeh; politicians Al Gore, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump; and actors Cate Blanchett, Naomi Campbell, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis

The much anticipated previously sealed court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were made public and include the names of many high profile figures.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s bromance has come to a spectacular end tonight as the Tesla boss dropped what he has called a huge “bomb” about the President.

Taking to his X (Twitter) account, the richest man in the world said it was “Time to drop the really big bomb” before claiming that Donald Trump “is in the Epstein files”. Trump’s name was released as previously sealed court documents were made public last year, in which he was named as an associate of the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. There is no suggestion Donald Trump knew of any crimes or participated in any criminal behaviour.

Michael Jackson, Prince Andrew and Leonardo DiCaprio are some of the big names on there along with politicians Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. The people named in the records include many of Epstein’s accusers, members of his staff who told their stories to tabloid newspapers, people who served as witnesses at Maxwell’s trial, people who were mentioned in passing during depositions but aren’t accused of anything salacious, and people who investigated Epstein, including prosecutors, a journalist and a police detective.

When the plan to release documents was announced, it prompted rumours of a list of “clients” or “co-conspirators.” In fact, the judge who made the call wrote that she was ordering the records released because much of the information within them is already public.

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Michael Jackson was mentioned in the documents
Michael Jackson was mentioned in the documents(Image: Getty Images)

Among the names are former director of the FBI Louis Freeh; politicians Al Gore, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump; and actors Cate Blanchett, Naomi Campbell, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis. Also mentioned are the late physicist Stephen Hawking and magician David Copperfield.

Jeffrey Epstein was a billionaire known for associating with celebrities, politicians, billionaires and academic stars. He was initially arrested in Palm Beach, Florida, in 2005 after he was accused of paying a 14-year-old girl for sex.

Naomi Campbell
Model Naomi Campbell was named(Image: Getty Images)
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio was named in the list

Dozens of other underage girls described similar sexual abuse, but prosecutors ultimately allowed the financier to plead guilty in 2008 to a charge involving a single victim. He served 13 months in a jail work-release program.

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The notorious photo of the Duke of York, Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell
The notorious photo of the Duke of York, Virginia Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell(Image: PA)
Magician David Copperfield was named in the documents
Magician David Copperfield was named in the documents(Image: Getty Images)

Some famous acquaintances abandoned Epstein after his conviction, including former presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, but many did not. Epstein continued to mingle with the rich and famous for another decade, often through philanthropic work.

The judge said a handful of names should remain blacked out in the documents because they would identify people who were sexually abused. Before the unsealing, the names were listed in court papers as variants of J Doe. Many of the names on the list are people who had been publicly identified as Epstein associates prior to this unsealing through years of coverage of the case.

Prince Andrew has strenuously denied all allegations. Buckingham Palace previously said the allegations are “categorically untrue”

Renowned British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking enjoys a barbecue on Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean island Little St James
Renowned British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking enjoys a barbecue on Jeffrey Epstein’s Caribbean island Little St James(Image: TIM STEWART NEWS LIMITED)

Here is a list of some of the names released so far, as reported by Newsweek.

The people listed were those named as associates of Epstein’s and there is no suggestion those listed either knew about his crimes or participated in any criminal behaviour.

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  1. Ghislaine Maxwell
  2. Virginia Lee Roberts Giuffre
  3. Kathy Alexander
  4. Miles Alexander
  5. James Michael Austrich
  6. Philip Barden
  7. REDACTED
  8. Cate Blanchett
  9. David Boies
  10. Laura Boothe
  11. Evelyn Boulet
  12. Rebecca Boylan
  13. Joshua Bunner
  14. Naomi Campbell
  15. Carolyn Casey
  16. Paul Cassell
  17. Sharon Churcher
  18. Bill Clinton
  19. David Copperfield
  20. Alexandra Cousteau
  21. Cameron Diaz
  22. Leonardo DiCaprio
  23. Alan Dershowitz
  24. Dr. Mona Devanesan
  25. REDACTED
  26. Bradley Edwards
  27. Amanda Ellison
  28. Cimberly Espinosa
  29. Jeffrey Epstein
  30. Annie Farmer
  31. Marie Farmer
  32. Alexandra Fekkai
  33. Crystal Figueroa
  34. Anthony Figueroa
  35. Louis Freeh
  36. Eric Gany
  37. Meg Garvin
  38. Sheridan Gibson-Butte
  39. Robert Giuffre
  40. Al Gore
  41. Ross Gow
  42. Fred Graff
  43. Philip Guderyon
  44. REDACTED
  45. Shannon Harrison
  46. Stephen Hawking
  47. Victoria Hazel
  48. Brittany Henderson
  49. Brett Jaffe
  50. Michael Jackson
  51. Carol Roberts Kess
  52. Dr. Karen Kutikoff
  53. Peter Listerman
  54. George Lucas
  55. Tony Lyons
  56. Bob Meister
  57. Jamie A. Melanson
  58. Lynn Miller
  59. Marvin Minsky
  60. REDACTED
  61. David Mullen
  62. Joe Pagano
  63. Mary Paluga
  64. J. Stanley Pottinger
  65. Joseph Recarey
  66. Michael Reiter
  67. Jason Richards
  68. Bill Richardson
  69. Sky Roberts
  70. Scott Rothstein
  71. Forest Sawyer
  72. Doug Schoetlle
  73. Kevin Spacey
  74. Cecilia Stein
  75. Mark Tafoya
  76. Brent Tindall
  77. Kevin Thompson
  78. Donald Trump
  79. Ed Tuttle
  80. Emma Vaghan
  81. Kimberly Vaughan-Edwards
  82. Cresenda Valdes
  83. Anthony Valladares
  84. Maritza Vazquez
  85. Vicky Ward
  86. Jarred Weisfeld
  87. Courtney Wild
  88. Bruce Willis
  89. Daniel Wilson
  90. Andrew Albert Christian Edwards, Duke of York

Harry Potter star Tom Felton set to reprise iconic role in new adaptation

A star from the Harry Potter movies has fans excited after announcing they are to become the first of the original cast to reprise their role in a Broadway production

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets(Image: Warner Brothers)

A huge star from the Harry Potter franchise is set to reprise his role as the production moves to Broadway. It marks the first time one of the original cast will perform their character’s role in the stage adaptation.

Tom Felton is ready to portray bad guy Draco Malfoy in the production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The show first opened in London’s West End in 2016 before it headed to New York two years later.

Tom will take on the role at New York’s Lyric Theatre. He will play the part for 19 weeks, starting on November 11.

Draco Malfoy Harry Potter
Tom as Draco(Image: Warner Bros. Pictures.)

Speaking of his latest role, Tom said: “It’s surreal to be stepping back into his shoes – and of course his iconic platinum blond hair – and I am thrilled to be able to see his story through and to share it with the greatest fan community in the world.”

The actor, who is now 37, first starred in the movies in 2021. He starred alongside the likes if Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson until 2011.

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In a statement for his latest role, Tom said: “Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life. Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I’ll also be the exact age Draco is in the play.”

He went on: “I look forward to joining this incredible company and being a part of the Broadway community.”

Tom Felton
Tom Felton is reprising his role(Image: PA)

After posting a teaser clip regarding his role on Instagram, fans were quick to share their excitement. Tom was seen in the upload wearing a blonde wig and black robes to show off his Draco transformation.

He is heard saying: “Scared, Potter?” as he captioned the upload: “Guess who’s back.” One follower gushed: “The entire millennial generation of Harry Potter fans is currently losing their minds. This is AMAZING!”

Another added: “I am so excited for this. I am going in March it ends right before my birthday.” And a third said: “this is our 19 years later Draco we deserved.”

Tom will become the first member of the original cast to take on a part in the stage show. It takes place 19 years after the end of the original story, with Harry, Ron and Hermione, as well as Draco, all sending their own children to Hogwarts.

To date, it has sold over 10 million tickets worldwide. The Broadway production producers, Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender, were thrilled with his inclusion.

In a statement together they said: “It’s not lost on us that this is a cultural moment charged with nostalgia, evolution, and emotion.

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“Tom’s return to Hogwarts bridges generations of fans and breathes new life into a beloved story. We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Tom back ‘home’ but also into a new family: our Broadway company.”

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