Beckhams, watch out. A tough journalist who is famous for ferreting out famous people’s deepest secrets has set his sights on David and Victoria Beckham, The Londoner can reveal.
Tom Bower, right, who has written biographies of Boris Johnson, Meghan Markle and Robert Maxwell, is currently researching for a book, and enjoying himself. Bower said he has found the challenge “a lot more exciting and interesting than I thought it would be”, adding the subject has “got everything, sex, fashion, celebrity, money.”
The Beckhams have a well-managed public image, but have had their fair share of scandals over the years, including infidelity rumours, tax avoidance rows, and leaked emails showing David angry about not getting a honour from the Queen.
The Beckhams have deep pockets that they could use to try to constrain the book, but Bower won’t be put off. “That would only encourage me,” he said, before adding sarcastically: “I wouldn’t dream of writing anything negative.”
Bower, who also wrote a book about Jeremy Corbyn, had considered writing about Labour leader and possible next PM Keir Starmer. But on reflection, he felt he is “too boring”. “I don’t think anyone would buy it,” he sighed.
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