David Beckham makes unexpected career move to launch his own chat show

Metro

22-04-2025

David Beckham is tackling his very own chat show – as he makes strides to become the next Graham Norton.
The footballer, 49, will begin presenting Beckham & Friends on Paramount Plus next month.
On the TV show, David will welcome a host of famous friends as they discuss the semi-final matches between Milan and Barcelona, and PSG and Arsenal, before the final in Germany.
It has been rumoured that the former Manchester United player will have guests including Tom Cruise, Gordon Ramsay and Ryan Reynolds.
On Instagram, David teased the show and took his followers behind the scenes of the set, which featured burnt orange velvet chairs and a Persian rug.
He was also seen interviewing former Arsenal player Thierry Henry, 47. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIgpDIPosTq/?hl=en
David said: 'So I've just arrived in my studio for Beckham and Friends Live, my new Champions League show and I must admit it all looks so beautiful. Very exciting!'
His followers praised his new venture, including ablissfulmemory_, who wrote: 'This is amazing! Congrats and much continued success in all your endeavours!'
Echoing their sentiment, dr.united said alongside a heart emoji: 'My legend.'
Oloni shared in agreement: 'Oh this is lit.'
Silvajonas9955 also added: 'Beckham respect button.'
David told America's CBS Golazo sports network: 'I'm really looking forward to turning up with a few mates, a few glasses of wine, watching the game and great conversation.'
A source told The Sun: 'It is a huge deal for the channel and shows just how big David is in America.
'He has become a global icon. Both sides are winners. It is a big money deal but will raise his profile even higher in America. It will also bring a lot of viewers in.
'David has shown with his Netflix docs that he is comfortable in front of the camera but this will see him live and unedited. It will make for great television.'
In 2023, David made a huge splash in the TV world with his Netflix documentary, Beckham.
The series produced many memorable moments, including when David pushed wife Victoria Beckham to 'be honest about the fact' she wasn't working class despite her claims and was in fact driven to school in her father's Rolls-Royce.
The documentary, which was nominated for five Emmy Awards, amassed a record-breaking 3.8 million viewers during its premiere week. More Trending
Netflix is now producing a documentary on Victoria, which will follow her time in the spotlight 'from Spice Girls superstardom in the '90s to modern fashion maven.'
'Her Posh Spice days may be behind her, but today Beckham is on a journey to build a fashion empire — and now, fans will be able to see the story behind it all,' the synopsis for the programme teases.
It promises 'exclusive access to Victoria, her family, and those closest to her' and get 'up and personal with the former pop star as she juggles her business and family life'.
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Beckham & Friends is coming to Paramount Plus.
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