Billy Idol leaves his devoted fans stunned
Billy Idol leaves his devoted fans stunned as legendary hellraiser reveals he has another son and TWO young grandchildren: ‘I’m so confused!’
Billy Idol has left even his most devoted fans stunned by revealing he has another son, as well as two grandchildren his loyal followers didn’t know existed.
The reformed hellraiser – real name William Broad – shared a series of family photos on his Instagram grid in September, but the appearance of previously undocumented relatives sparked a slurry of bemused comments.
Idol, 67, was originally thought to have one son, 35-year old Willem Wolf, with ex dancer Perri Lister, as well as daughter Bonnie Blue, 34, from a former relationship with Linda Mathis.
Through his daughter the rocker is also a grandparent to Poppy Rebel, two, and 21-month old MaryJane Rebel.
But photos taken backstage following his performance at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on September 13 suggested the British rocker’s immediate family is more extensive than first thought.
Surprised: Billy Idol has left even his most devoted fans stunned by revealing he has another son, as well as two grandchildren his loyal followers didn’t know existed
Captioning the images, Idol revealed he had been visited by hitherto unknown son Brant Northridge-Broad and his young granddaughter, Mckenzie.
He wrote: ‘Had a lovely visit from my granddaughter McKenzie backstage at the kings theatre yesterday… also with my son @brant_northridge_broad… also McKenzie started school recently-BFI.’
The photos show Idol posing with his granddaughter, who wears a pair of ear defenders to insulate her from his raucous show.
She also appears to be dressed for the occasion, with Idol pictured admiring her leather shorts, sparkly boots and fishnet socks during the backstage meeting.
Other from the New York visit rebeal McKenzie’s younger brother, Mason.
Elsewhere the rocker joins his son for a selfie, with Brant, 38, who was born in 1985, bearing a striking resemblance to his famous father.
Commenting on the post, one surprised follower wrote: ‘Well Billy has not been shy about his wild youth, there was ….”a lot”… of ladies back in the day, bound to be the odd child come out a few paternity tests, he looks older than Willem and Bonnie so maybe just before/during never know, glad he’s getting to know them either way.’
A second added: ‘I’m so confused. A third child, Billy? Where have I been?’
Family: Through his daughter Bonnie Blue the rocker is also a grandparent to Poppy Rebel, two, and 21-month old MaryJane Rebel (pictured)
Unexpected: News of his extra family members prompted a wave of comments from social media followers
While a third wrote: ‘I didn’t know you had another son and granddaughter, cool.’
Evidently stunned, another commented: ‘I never knew you had another son. He looks just like you!’
Brant later posted: ‘Better late than never. Some men only get one positive influence in their life.
‘I was blessed to have two growing up and now have my biological father Bill in my life.’
Discussing his relationship with granddaughter Poppy om Audacy Check in 2022, Idol said: ‘It’s fantastic watching her character develop. She now has a sister as well, MaryJane, she’s 7 months.
‘Now watching her personality kick in and everything, Poppy, she’s definitely got a bit of a chip off the old granddad block.’
Old times: Idol was known as a hellraiser during his early years in the music industry
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