Bombshell real reason Brooklyn Beckham won't be spending Christmas with Beckhams

As Sir David Beckham celebrated his long-awaited knighthood, but one notable absence has once again fuelled speculation of a family rift with his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham.

The 25-year-old, who also missed his father's star-studded 50th birthday celebrations earlier this year, sparked fresh rumours of tension within the famous family as he continued to ignore his famous family's growing number of milestones and accolades on social media. Now, according to one expert, Joanne Pearson from British Lie Detector Test, this pattern of distance is no coincidence and could spell any hope of a Christmas reconciliation.

"When someone is repeatedly absent from emotionally charged family milestones, it's rarely logistical; it's emotional," Pearson explained.

"Body language isn't just about what we see, it's also about what's missing. And in this case, the lack of presence, the lack of interaction, and even the lack of acknowledgement online, all point to a deep and ongoing disconnect."

Brooklyn's decision not to attend or post any public message for two of his father's biggest life moments sends what Pearson called a "clear non-verbal message" that he has emotionally and physically stepped back from the Beckham family unit as he focuses on life with his wife of three years, Nicola Peltz, 30.

"It's not just that Brooklyn wasn't in the photo, it's that there was no gesture at all," Pearson continued. "No post, no comment, no digital nod. In modern communication, silence is one of the loudest signals you can send. It says: I'm not part of this narrative right now."

The expert suggested the repeated absences are part of a wider emotional pattern rather than a scheduling clash.

"Patterns matter," Pearson added. "When the same person opts out of milestone after milestone, it shows a withdrawal of alignment. In public families like the Beckhams, where shared moments have always projected unity, that kind of withdrawal speaks volumes."

And with Christmas fast approaching, a time often associated with family reunions, Pearson says a festive reconciliation between Brooklyn and his parents looks unlikely.

"If there was any intention to mend the rift, we'd have seen a soft signal by now, a comment, a like, a subtle tag," she explains. "The total silence across the year suggests the emotional distance remains. Unless one side makes a deliberate public gesture, I'd say the chances of a Christmas reunion photo are slim."