Brooklyn Beckham’s New Cooking Show Sparks Controversy — Critics Call It “Pure Nepo Privilege”
rooklyn Beckham, the eldest Beckham heir, is sizzling into TV—but his new gig’s frying up more shade than gourmet grub. “Brooklyn’s Kitchen,” a BBC One series dropping next month, follows the 26-year-old “chef” (self-taught, natch) whipping up family recipes in his £1M LA pad. Teaser clips? Him in an apron, plating truffle risotto with Nicola Peltz feeding bites. “From nepo baby to foodie fave?” teased the promo, but critics? Not serving seconds. “Pure nepo privilege—another rich kid playing at passion,” slammed “The Guardian,” citing his £2.5M Harper’s Bazaar cookbook flop.
The backlash boils over. Brooklyn’s pivot from photographer to “culinary creator” (his words) screams silver spoon: Daddy David’s £500M empire bankrolled the studio set, mum Vic styled the aesthetic. X erupted: #NepoKitchen trended with memes of “avocado toast for the 1%.” Defenders? “He’s hustling—tried modeling, snapping, now this. Let him cook!” Brooklyn clapped back on Insta: “Love food, love sharing. Haters gonna hate.” Fair—his podcast collabs with Gordon Ramsay hint heart, not just hype.
Deeper, it’s dynasty drama redux. Amid “unfollow” feuds with Vic and Nicola’s solo brand push, Brooklyn’s show spotlights his tightrope: Proving chops without cash clout. Episodes tease guest spots from Cruz (DJ vibes) and Harper (sous-chef cutie). Controversy? Catalyst. Will it redeem or roast? One thing’s clear: Beckhams don’t do bland. Team Brooklyn’s burner or overdone? Drop your verdict—and fave recipe hack—below!
