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Friends of Victoria and David Beckham rally around the couple saying they went to great efforts to support their daughter-in-law

David and Victoria Beckham are “deeply sad” about the rift which has emerged between them and their daughter-in-law as pals insisted they “pulled out all the stops” to make it work.

Sources close to son Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz have suggested that her in-laws have not been supportive of her career, and have been unwelcoming.

But friends close to the couple say they have backed Nicola “at every opportunity” and that there was “no anger but just a deep sense of sorrow about how things have turned out.”

The source added: “They have gone above and beyond to help Nicola with her endeavours.”

Victoria, 51, attended the premiere of Nicola’s film Lola in Los Angeles last year and posed on the red carpet arm in arm with her. She was also at the London screening to promote the film, along with the rest of the family: David, 50, Harper, 13, Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20.

“Victoria was even on crutches after injuring her foot but wouldn’t miss it for the world as she knew how important it was for Nicola, and her son,” a friend says.

After the LA premiere, Victoria wrote: “We could not be more proud of you. Congratulations on your incredible film……kisses.” In another post, she said: “We’re so proud of you and all your hard work.”

David was equally supportive of his daughter-in-law on social media to help promote his daughter-in-law’s film, friends said.

A pal said: “Lets not forget that David has 88million Instagram followers, and he was repeatedly promoting Nicola’s film, and expressing his love for her and the project. Privately, too, he was of course very supportive as well.”

David even sent his love to Nicola when her dog died and shared a post written by Nicola talking about her heartache.

The friend said: “Again, does this strike you as someone who is uncaring and not accepting of Nicola into the family.”

The Mirror told this week how a rift had opened up after Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30 snubbed David’s 50th bash at the swanky Core restaurant in London’s Notting Hill. Sources close to Nicola insist that the reason for the no-show was because Romeo’s girlfriend Kim Turnbull, 25, and Brooklyn once had a “brief romantic connection” and didn’t approve of her. They claim the Beckhams instead “chose Romeo’s girlfriend over family.”

But a friend of the Beckhams said: “Kim and Brooklyn did not date and she has nothing to do with any of this. In any case, why did Brooklyn not go to the Cotswolds party where Kim wasn’t there…or the Scottish fishing trip with his dad and other brothers. It doesn’t make sense.”

One source connected to the family said earlier this week of the Brooklyn no-show: “It was a real blow to David. Brooklyn was close with his dad growing up but he is married now…things have escalated in recent months and there is a very obvious rift that David and Victoria would love to heal.”

Fans can’t believe how different Claudia Winkleman looks now that a clip from 1996 has been re-released. She has been hosting Strictly Come Dancing since 2010.

Fans of Claudia Winkleman were left speechless after a 1996 clip that appeared that showed the actress before she became well-known on Strictly Come Dancing was reaired. The now-53-year-old co-hosted the Strictly results show in 2010 along with Tess Daly, and after Bruce Forsyth left, he became the show’s main event host.

Known for her iconic fringe and heavy eyeliner, Claudia’s signature style has become synonymous with her TV persona. But viewers were astonished to see how different she appeared as a youthful 24-year-old in vintage BBC archive footage.

The Instagram post, featuring the clip, was captioned: “Claudia Winkleman on how to improve your pulling power. OnThisDay 1996: Claudia Winkleman had some top tips and choice chat-up lines to help men and women alike, to improve their pulling power. Clip taken from Good Morning with Anne and Nick, originally broadcast 3 May 1996.”

A young Winkleman, known as a “chat up connoisseur,” offers flirtatious advice in the snippet that is directed at both sexes.

One fan wrote, “She’s a beautiful lady – she doesn’t need to hide behind a fringe and eyeline,” while others reacted in a more casual manner. “

Another remarked, “Wow. Although her voice and mannerisms make her appear so different, they are obvious. While a third admirer remarked, “Lovely woman both inside and out, then and now. “

Another user commented, “Her accent has changed considerably; she’s not as posh as she is in this clip. She’s amazing, in my opinion. One person added, “I would never have recognized her.” “

Her hairstyle is much more appropriate for her than having a fringe 12 inches down her face, according to another user. The appearance is improved by the natural color. “

Winkleman’s television journey began in 1992 with an appearance on the BBC series Holiday. In the mid ’90s, she even featured on This Morning as a reporter, getting the scoop on lots of celebrity news.

Her breakthrough TV role came in 2001 with Central Weekend, a regional debate show. Subsequently, she went on to present Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two and later joined the main show.

In recent times, Winkleman has been at the helm of several shows including The Great British Sewing Bee, The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz, Britain’s Best Home Cook and The Traitors UK.

According to Tech Advisor, The Traitors UK’s fourth season will begin recording in the spring or summer, easing a potential resurgence to our screens in early January 2026.

The BBC also announced on Instagram that “the time for talking is over.” The Traitors has received a fourth season, as has a nine-part celebrity adaptation for iPlayer and BBC One, and third season three has already been shot in the Scottish Highlands.

A clip from 1996 has resurfaced showing a fresh-faced Claudia Winkleman, who has been presenting Strictly Come Dancing since 2010, and fans can’t believe how different she looks

Claudia Winkleman’s fans have been left gobsmacked after a throwback clip from 1996 resurfaced, showing the star long before she became a familiar face on Strictly Come Dancing. The now 53-year-old joined the Strictly results show as a co-host with Tess Daly in 2010, and ascended to the main show in 2014 after Bruce Forsyth stepped down.

Known for her iconic fringe and heavy eyeliner, Claudia’s signature style has become synonymous with her TV persona. But viewers were astonished to see how different she appeared as a youthful 24-year-old in vintage BBC archive footage.

The Instagram post, featuring the clip, was captioned: “Claudia Winkleman on how to improve your pulling power. OnThisDay 1996: Claudia Winkleman had some top tips and choice chat-up lines to help men and women alike, to improve their pulling power. Clip taken from Good Morning with Anne and Nick, originally broadcast 3 May 1996.”

In the snippet, a young Winkleman, dubbed a “chat up connoisseur”, dishes out flirting advice aimed at both sexes.

Fans didn’t hold back on their reactions to her pre-fame look, with one commenting: “She’s a beautiful lady – she doesn’t need to hide behind a fringe and eyeline.”

Another remarked: “Wow. Looks so different but her voice and mannerisms give it away.” While a third admirer noted: “Lovely woman inside and out, then and now.”

Another user remarked: “Her accent has changed quite a bit, she’s definitely not as posh as she is in this clip. I think she’s fab.” One also commented: “I would never have recognised her.”

A different user noted: “Her hairstyle suits her so much more than having a fringe 1⁄2 way down her face. The natural colour looks better too.”

Winkleman’s television journey began in 1992 with an appearance on the BBC series Holiday. In the mid ’90s, she even featured on This Morning as a reporter, getting the scoop on lots of celebrity news.

Her breakthrough TV role came in 2001 with Central Weekend, a regional debate show. Subsequently, she went on to present Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two and later joined the main show.

In recent times, Winkleman has been at the helm of several shows including The Great British Sewing Bee, The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz, Britain’s Best Home Cook and The Traitors UK.

Tech Advisor reports that recording for season 4 of The Traitors UK is set for this spring or summer, teasing a potential return to our screens in early January 2026.

Meanwhile, the BBC excitedly announced on Instagram: “The time for talk is over… The Traitors has been commissioned for a fourth series as well as a nine-part celebrity version for iPlayer and BBC One – and series three has already been filmed in the Scottish Highlands.

It’s been three years since Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz said ‘I do’ in an eye-wateringly expensive wedding with Hollywood guests that left even Posh and Becks stunned

It was the celebrity wedding of the year, packed with glamour, designer fashion, and a price tag that reportedly left even the Beckhams stunned.

But behind the scenes of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s eye-wateringly expensive nuptials, rumours of a rift have continued to swirl after the couple failed to attend David Beckham’s 50th birthday party – despite the rest of the family putting on a united front.

Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, said “I do” in April 2022 in a jaw-dropping £3 million ceremony at the Peltz family’s £76 million Palm Beach estate. The A-list bash included a Valentino couture gown, a Dior tux, Hollywood stars like Eva Longoria and Serena Williams, and a performance by Snoop Dogg.

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It was a party to rival any royal wedding – and far more expensive than the £750,000 Posh and Becks splashed out in 1999 on their own famous big day.

But it wasn’t long before whispers of a Beckham-Peltz family feud began making headlines. Nicola and mother-in-law Victoria Beckham were said to be at the heart of it, with sources claiming tension brewed in the lead-up to the big day.

Reports at the time claimed that Victoria was disappointed Nicola chose to wear a Valentino dress rather than a dress designed by her own label.

Nicola later denied the rumours, calling them “hurtful”, but fans noticed the frosty vibes when neither side publicly posted photos together after the ceremony.

“I was going to [wear Victoria Beckham] and I really wanted to, and then a few months down the line, she realised that her atelier couldn’t do it, so then I had to pick another dress,” she told Variety at the time.

“She didn’t say you can’t wear it, I didn’t say I didn’t want to wear it. That’s where it started, and then they ran with that.”

Brooklyn, now going by Peltz-Beckham, has insisted that “everyone gets along”, but speculation hasn’t stopped – especially after the couple skipped the 2025 Met Gala, one of fashion’s biggest nights, after backlash over not attending David Beckham’s 50th birthday party.

Insiders claimed the pair pulled out due to renewed scrutiny over the alleged family drama.

The Beckham family had celebrated the footballer’s birthday on three occasions – an intimate family event at their Cotswolds home, a trip to France and the final event – a boozy dinner party held in Notting Hill, London.

Brooklyn and Nicola had jetted into London for the final night of celebrations but ultimately failed to turn up, allegedly leaving David heartbroken. It’s claimed that Brooklyn did not want to be around his brother Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who Brooklyn had a brief relationship with.

Despite the supposed rift, their wedding was nothing short of spectacular. Nicola’s gown was hand-crafted in Rome, and Brooklyn’s emotional vows left not a dry eye in the house.

David’s heartfelt speech and Victoria’s elegant silver gown were also standout moments in a wedding dripping with designer flair. There were said to be around 500 high-profile guests attending the big day.

Nicola also opted to have her grandmother as her maid of honour, while the groomsmen were kitted out in Dior suits. Nicola’s stylist, Leslie Fremar, said that the bride’s wedding gown, with its spectacularly ornate French lace veil, was the most beautiful dress she had ever seen.

Brooklyn was seen tearing up as his wife-to-be walked down the aisle, while Nicola said it was her mother who “really put this whole thing together” during a speech.

The couple, who started dating in 2019 and got engaged the following summer, are said to be positioning themselves as a next-gen power duo.

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EXCLUSIVE: Liam Gallagher’s sweet adoption story of a street dog from Thailand melted the hearts of the public last year and now the man who rescued the animal has opened up on the moment

Niall Harbison’s stories of street dogs in Thailand have been keeping social media users enthralled since his move to the Asian country in 2022. The Irish native upped sticks and set up a charity in a bid to help the thousands of animals in need.

Its rapid growth now sees his Happy Doggo organisation to sterilise 7,000 dogs and feed 300,000 each month. However, it’s his rescue stories that continue to capture the attention of his audience.

With around five million followers across platforms, with 1.3million watching his Instagram content, Niall boasts a number of high-profile names as his followers, including Gemma Atkinson, Sam Fender, Charlie Lawson and Ruth Langsford.

But it was when one certain name reached out to him in an adoption enquiry that Niall thought someone was on a wind-up. Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Niall admitted Britpop icon Liam Gallagher’s online form surprised him.

And he admitted within minutes he knew the type of person he was dealing with – and was more than happy to let dog Buttons “win the jackpot”.

After explaining the surreal moment of seeing the Gallagher household looking to adopt Buttons, Niall confessed it seemed strange talking to Liam on a Zoom call to vet his character. “Up popped Liam Gallagher on the screen with his partner,” Niall said. “I’m asking him questions, thinking ‘this is nuts’, but was really funny was, I thought ‘it must be the wife that’s watching this on Instagram and she’s dragged him in to make sure they get the dog’.

“But then he started to open up [about the other dogs on Niall’s social media]. It was a real mind blower to be honest.

“He’s a real funny, just genuine dog lover, you know? He’s just very, very funny and loves the dogs.”

The former head chef went on: “It would have been tricky if you got a celebrity and they weren’t [suitable]. We’d have to say no. But with him, it wasn’t even a question. The only question was they had a couple of cats so we had to test Buttons with a couple of cats to make sure, but he was the ideal owner, I’d say.”

And he joked that he felt like saying to Liam that he is “softening” his reputation. “I think people who like dogs just melt. It makes you see a different side to people, absolutely.”

And Niall’s link-up with Liam didn’t end there, with the singer playing his part in helping to keep the organisation carrying out its work. Last year he made an impressive £25,000 donation.

“I’ve never asked him to do anything,” Niall revealed. “But they have donated to the hospital. He did a tour and they had a big ball on the middle of the tour, like a globe, and they auctioned that off at the end of the tour for £25,000, which was just mind blowing and they donated the money to the hospital.

“In terms of adopting, it wasn’t just adopting the dog, it was everything else they’ve done and they’re very nice people.”

At the time of the adoption, Niall shared Buttons’ journey on social media. He wrote: “I get messages from him and his lovely partner and they are besotted by little Buttons….Well done little Buttons. You were brave enough to invite yourself in looking for a better life and look at you now on the telly with a rock star dad.”

Niall was talking to the Mirror ahead of the launch of his second book titled Tina: The Dog Who Changed the World. His first book, Hope: How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life, became an international best seller.

His latest offering follows the story of a dog Niall came across that was shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health. It was a scenario that reminded him of his personal battle with addiction and he knew he had to rescue her immediately.

Despite her terrible treatment at the hands of humans, she refused to distrust them and only opened her heart wider. Following her death last year, Tina has inspired Niall to create a sanctuary for dogs to recuperate, and the idea for Tina’s hospital was born.

The book also touches on other heartwarming stories from Niall’s time in Thailand, including with Internet famous pooches, Alba and Cindy Crawford. Both animals went viral as Niall shared their story with his followers.

All proceeds from the book will go towards continuing to build the hospital. Speaking of the set-up, Niall said: “Tina was a great part of my life. We’ve actually got the hospital working at the moment. The big hospital is being built.

“But the field hospital is up and running and operating on dogs in there. But it’s built all around Tina’s grave. It’s been very hard to get it this far, but Tina’s right there beside it so I just look at her every day. There’s dogs being treated right beside where she used to hang out in the hammock so it’s come full circle and I’ve kept my promise to her.”

Tina: The Dog Who Changed the World is available to purchase from May 8.