Peltz Family Source Reveals Billionaires' True Feelings On 'Ghastly' Beckham Dance

The deepening rift within the Beckham dynasty has taken a sharp turn as insiders reveal the Peltz family's private horror over Victoria Beckham's behaviour at her son's 2022 wedding.

The American billionaire Peltz family has reportedly broken their silence, branding Victoria Beckham's behaviour at her son's wedding as 'ghastly' in a deepening trans-Atlantic feud that has shattered the 'Brand Beckham' facade.

Insiders close to Nelson Peltz and Claudia Peltz claim the Florida-based dynasty was left 'aghast' during the 2022 nuptials when the fashion designer allegedly 'hijacked' the first dance meant for the bride, Nicola Peltz.

The revelations follow a 'nuclear' social media manifesto from Brooklyn Peltz Beckham on 19 January 2026, in which he accused his mother of dancing 'inappropriately' on him and 'humiliating' the couple in front of their 500 guests.

While the Beckhams have long maintained a united front, sources suggest the Peltz clan—unified behind their daughter—now views the British celebrity couple as 'worlds apart' in terms of decorum, dismissing their 'media-first' priorities as 'new money desperation.'

The insider reports surfaced on Friday, 23 January 2026, just days after Brooklyn publicly accused his mother of 'hijacking' his first dance.

The clash is being framed as a 'clash of cultures' between the old-school American elite and the British celebrity machine. Nelson Peltz sees himself as 'statesman-like' and views the Beckhams' constant pursuit of public validation as beneath his family's standing. This perceived 'snobbery' reportedly predates the wedding, but Victoria's dance, which allegedly included 'wrapping her arms tightly' around Brooklyn and 'nuzzling' into his neck, served as the final proof for the Peltzes that the two families were 'worlds apart' in terms of class and decorum.

The 'Ghastly' Dance and the Crying Bride

The specific details of the dance continue to haunt the family legacy. Guests at the 2022 reception, including DJ Fat Tony, who appeared on ITV's This Morning on 23 January, have backed Brooklyn's claims, describing a scene in which the room fell silent as Victoria took the stage.

According to witnesses, the dance was not a standard mother-son moment but an 'awkward, intimate' performance that left the room in 'absolute shock.' Nicola Peltz was confirmed by multiple sources to have 'run from the room in floods of tears,' as Marc Anthony reportedly instructed Brooklyn to 'put your hands on your mother's hips.'

For the Peltz family, the behaviour was not just an individual lapse in judgement but an indictment of 'Brand Beckham.' They reportedly felt that the Beckhams were more interested in the 'photo opp' of a Spice Girl dancing with her son than in the feelings of the newlywed couple. Lip readers have even alleged that Victoria whispered 'it's my night too' during the exchange, a claim that has further enraged the Peltz camp.

A Billionaire's Snobbery

The divide is further exacerbated by the sheer scale of the Peltz fortune. With a net worth of $1.6 billion, Nelson Peltz allegedly views the Beckhams' multimillion-pound wealth as 'superficial' in comparison to his industrial empire. This financial disparity has led to a 'proxy war' where the Peltzes reportedly look down on the Beckhams' 'tacky' lifestyle, including their heavy reliance on social media endorsements and commercial partnerships.

The insider claims that the Peltz family has encouraged Brooklyn to 'step away from the circus' and embrace a more private, 'statesman-like' existence. This influence is reportedly behind Brooklyn's decision to drop his photography and cooking 'stunts' in favour of more 'industrial' business ventures backed by Nelson. This alignment with his wife's family is evident in Brooklyn's new legal strategy, having instructed his parents to communicate only through his solicitors. For the Peltzes, the 'ghastly' dance was the moment they decided the Beckhams were 'not their kind of people.'

The Irreparable Rift

As 2026 begins, the prospect of a family reunion seems more distant than ever. Brooklyn has reportedly told friends he has 'no regrets' about his bombshell statement, while the Peltz family remains a 'united front' of support behind him. The Beckhams, meanwhile, find themselves in a 'strategic crisis,' unable to deploy their usual PR tactics against a family that is largely 'untouchable' by the British press.

With the 'ultimate proof' of the encrypted wedding footage still held exclusively by Brooklyn and Nicola, the senior Beckhams are facing a stalemate. The Peltz family's 'ghastly' verdict on Victoria's behaviour, combined with the news that Nicola's 'Family First' Yiddish tattoo was inspired by her father's refusal to speak to David, ensures that the trans-Atlantic scandal remains a permanent fixture of 2026.

Originally published on IBTimes UK