Mariah Carey sings praises of David Beckham’s version of 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'

The video, in which David Beckham initially struggled to hit the high notes, garnered 1.3 million “likes” and caught Mariah Carey’s attention. Photos: AFP

Over the weekend, former footballer David Beckham’s candid version of All I Want For Christmas Is You went viral on Instagram. And its original singer, Mariah Carey, has noticed and given her approval.

Beckham, 47, was secretly filmed by his wife, former Spice Girl turned designer Victoria Beckham, 48, while singing along to the festive hit at the kitchen counter.