Romeo Beckham’s breakup with Kim Turnbull erupts amid a deepening rift in the Beckham family.
Romeo Beckham and Kim Turnbull have officially called it quits—marking the end of a whirlwind relationship that captivated social media and, reportedly, fractured one of Britain’s most famous families.
The breakup, confirmed by PEOPLE, occurred in recent weeks and coincides with growing tension among the Beckham clan. Romeo, 22, made the relationship public in November 2024 by sharing romantic photos of Kim on his Instagram Stories. Not long after, she appeared on his main grid, smiling alongside his family during a trip to New York.
But just months later, it’s all over.
What makes this more than just another celebrity breakup is the fallout that seems to have spilled across the Beckham family. According to sources close to the family, the friction isn’t just between the young couple—it’s spiralling through the whole Beckham household.
Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, skipped David Beckham’s star-studded 50th birthday bash in May, and insiders suggest their absence was no coincidence. A source claims their decision was tied directly to Kim Turnbull’s invitation. “Brooklyn didn’t want to be in the same room as her,” the source said. “He told his dad that. But David opted to have Kim there over Nicola.”
The tension has reportedly been simmering for some time. Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, tied the knot in 2022, but their relationship with David and Victoria Beckham has been strained ever since. The early signs allegedly appeared at their wedding, where disputes over dresses and seating plans cast a shadow on the celebrations.
Now, the decision to invite Kim—who some believe has a complex history with Brooklyn—has reignited those embers. Though younger brother Cruz Beckham was quick to shut down rumours, writing on Instagram that “Brooklyn and Kim never dated,” the speculation refuses to die.
Despite denials, another insider insists, “Brooklyn and Kim know each other from the past, and his family knows he’s not comfortable around her.”
Yet not all sources paint a picture of total family collapse. One insider tried to strike a hopeful note, saying, “While the pair have been noticeably absent from the Beckhams’ recent functions, the relationship is definitely not beyond repair. They love and are always there for him. They’re just hurt and disappointed that he’s now playing no part in family life.”
To make matters murkier, Brooklyn and Nicola recently hired high-profile lawyer Jenny Afia—the same legal adviser used by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry—for what sources say is “reputation management.” The move has only added fuel to the fire, hinting at deeper internal divisions and a desire to control public perception of the Beckham family saga.
And while Kim Turnbull was reportedly not present at several recent Beckham events, her mere association appears to have been enough to trigger a cascade of drama, leaving Romeo caught in the middle.
As of now, the young footballer remains silent on the breakup. Neither he nor Kim has commented publicly, and any remaining traces of their relationship have quietly vanished from social media.
The Beckhams, once seen as Britain’s model family, now find themselves under intense public scrutiny. With loyalty, pride, and heartbreak now tangled together, only time will tell whether they can mend what’s been broken—or whether Romeo’s split has carved a fault line too deep to fix.
