In 2004, one of the most high-profile celebrity scandals of the decade unfolded across front pages worldwide. David Beckham was at the height of his soccer career and a newly signed star at Real Madrid. He was then accused of having an affair with his personal assistant, Rebecca Loos. He was married to Victoria Beckham, formerly known as “Posh Spice,” with whom he shared two young children.
While the allegations dominated tabloids and talk shows, the couple remained largely silent, until the release of David’s 2023 Netflix docuseries. BECKHAM, finally addressed the public scrutiny and personal turmoil that followed.
Two decades on, the woman at the center of it all—Rebecca Loos—is speaking out again. Here is a comprehensive look back at the alleged affair, its fallout, and the latest developments in 2025.
The Original Allegations
The story first broke in April 2004, when the now-defunct News of the World claimed that Beckham had been involved in an affair with Loos. They stated it was during his first season with Real Madrid. Just a month later, Loos gave a detailed interview to Sky News, alleging a romantic and physical relationship while Beckham’s wife was in the UK.
At the time, Beckham issued a firm denial via The Guardian, stating: “The simple truth is that I am very happily married and have a wonderful wife and two very special kids. There is nothing any third party can do to change this.”
Despite his statement, Loos continued to speak publicly, detailing multiple encounters and describing an emotionally charged, if brief, relationship.
The Netflix Docuseries and Victoria’s Response
In October 2023, Netflix released BECKHAM, a four-part documentary chronicling David Beckham’s life and career. For the first time, Victoria Beckham addressed the media storm that followed the affair allegations. She described the experience as “the hardest period” of her life, revealing how the couple struggled under the weight of public scrutiny and private betrayal. “It was the hardest period for us because it felt like the world was against us,” she said. “And here’s the thing—we were against each other, if I’m being completely honest.”
Victoria also admitted that during their time in Madrid, she felt isolated and disconnected from David, and acknowledged harboring deep resentment. David, in the same docuseries, shared his own perspective: “I don’t know how we got through it, in all honesty. Victoria is everything to me. But we’re fighters, and what we had was worth fighting for.”
Rebecca Loos Responds in 2025
Following the release of the docuseries, Rebecca Loos returned to the spotlight in a 2025 interview with 60 Minutes Australia. In the segment, she stood by her original claims and called out what she saw as a one-sided narrative. “I have stuck to the truth. I’ve never exaggerated. I never lied about a single thing,” she said. “I’m going up against the strongest, most powerful couple in the media… All I had on my side was the truth.”
Loos alleged that Beckham initiated the affair while she was working as his assistant in Madrid in 2003, and said she was emotionally invested until she realized he had allegedly moved on to another woman at a party hosted by soccer legend Ronaldo. She also reflected on the impact of the scandal on her own life, pointing to the double standards in how the media and public treated her versus David. “Nothing changed in his life, but it was all Victoria’s fault. My fault. All the blame was on us.”
A Look at Loos’ Life Today
After the scandal broke in the early 2000s, Rebecca Loos briefly became a tabloid fixture, appearing on a number of reality TV shows such as Celebrity Love Island, Temptation Island, and The X Factor: Battle of the Stars. But in the years since, she has stepped away from the spotlight.
As of 2025, Loos is a certified yoga and meditation instructor, works as a medical assistant, and lives in Norway with her husband and two sons.
What Victoria Has Said Over the Years
Victoria Beckham first alluded to the scandal in a 2007 interview with W Magazine, describing that period as “really tough,” and acknowledging that the couple’s marriage had faced serious challenges.
“No one said marriage was going to be easy. Yes, there have been bumps along the road. But the fact is we’ve come out of everything stronger and happier.” Her recent remarks in BECKHAM marked the first time she spoke about the affair allegations in any depth, confirming that the emotional strain nearly fractured their relationship.
Where Things Stand in 2025
Despite the headlines, interviews, and accusations, David Beckham has never directly confirmed or addressed the specific claims made by Loos. After 2004, additional women also came forward with similar allegations, which Beckham denied or refused to comment on.
Today, David and Victoria Beckham have been married for 26 years. They are raising four children—Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper—and continue to present a united front in public. Their ability to withstand one of the most publicized celebrity scandals of the 21st century has only added to the fascination with their relationship.
As the conversation resurfaces in the media yet again, the affair scandal remains a complex chapter—one that continues to generate headlines, provoke debate, and raise questions about truth, power, and forgiveness in the public eye.
