David Beckham’s sister SPLITS from Big Brother star boyfriend

Just six months after welcoming their first child

Joanne Beckham

by Ruby Norris |
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David Beckham's sister Joanna has reportedly split from Big Brother star Kris Donnelly six months after the couple welcomed their first child.

The couple are said to be living separately and 'barely speaking'.

"Joanne and Kris have had a really tough few months," a source told The Sun.

"Looking after a newborn knocked them for six, and dealing with the constant exhaustion and worry put a huge strain on their relationship."

Joanne gave birth to daughter Peggy in December 2017 - less than a year after her and Kris confirmed their relationship.

It's claimed a series of rows and constant bickering led the couple to make the decision to split.

The source added: "They have now unfollowed each other on social media and are focusing on being the best solo parents they can possibly be.”

This comes just weeks after speculation that David and Victoria Beckham were heading for divorce.

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A spokesperson for the couple denied any such announcement and labelled the rumours a ‘crock of sh*t’.

“There is no statement due, no divorce, and a lot of Chinese whispers and fake social media news,” they added.

Victoria has since opened up about her 'supportive husband', praising him for his role as a father.

GALLERY: David and Victoria's best couple moments

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David and Victoria's best couple moments (slider)

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1997

David and Victoria land at Heathrow serving absolute airport outfit goals. Good to see David's sunglasses are all over Urban Outfitters rn, too. It all comes back around, eh?

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January 1998

The happy couple announce their engagement.

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June 1999

Who could forget the ICONIC matching leathers at the opening of Versace Couture Jeans Boutique in London?

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June 1999

David and Victoria leave Down Hall Hotel with their newborn son Brooklyn.

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July 1999

Becks and Victoria Adams (yup) leave her parents' Hertfordshire home and head to Ireland for their wedding.

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August 2000

David supports Victoria at the Virgin Megastores signing of her debut solo single Out of Your Mind with True Steppers and Dane Bowers. Cute.

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April 2003

Oh hey, baby Romeo Beckham. The couple's second son was born on 1st September 2002.

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May 2003

Not so much a relationship milestone, more a prime example of David and Victoria's hilariously-noughties matchy-matchy looks at the MTV Movie Awards in LA.

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November 2003

David picks up his OBE at Buckingham Palace. Victoria then totally took the piss out of press claiming she was jealous of his award in the video for her single Let Your Head Go.

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February 2005

David arrives at the Ruber Clinic in Madrid with flowers after Victoria gives birth to the pair's third son Cruz.

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June 2006

Just a hilarious pic of Brooklyn Beckham. AS YOU WERE.

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July 2007

Remember VB's ITV2 show Victoria Beckham: Coming to America? Classic.

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August 2008

Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz join dad David on stage at the Teen Choice Awards in LA. Adorable.

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September 2008

His and hers 'Signature' fragrance, anyone?

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December 2010

Obsessed with Victoria's look at the Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2010, tbh.

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September 2012

David's photographed carrying daughter Harper, who was born on 10th July 2011.

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December 2012

David, Victoria and the boys attend the launch of Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! (but VB refused to arrived with her four bandmates, awks.)

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May 2014

The pair give their matchy '03 MTV Movie Awards look a 2014 update at the Met Gala.

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November 2015

Lookin' all sophisticated at the British Fashion Awards.

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May 2018

The jammy buggers only went and got an invite to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, didn't they?

Speaking about her family life and balancing being a mother with being a businesswoman at the Forbes Women’s summit in New York, Victoria revealed: “I’m so lucky that I have the support of an incredible husband. He has always encouraged me to follow my dreams and passion.”

She added: "We really are equal in everything we do at home with the children. He makes it possible."

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