If Victoria had her album ready to release off the back of OOYM she would have had the highest first week sales of any solo album I reckon. Whether she could have kept the campaign going like Geri and Melanie C, who knows.

 

I think pre-late 2000s, any of them would have done fairly well if they released good music/singles to be honest... But by summer the public was already a bit fatigued (and Victoria's incessant promo tour for OOYM did also play into that!)

 

Also OOYM was not a Victoria Beckham single, it was a Trusteppers single with Victoria and Dane as guests/featured artists, and it was coming off the back of their previous single with Dane, Buggin, that was super successful as well.

 

So I am not sure a solo Victoria Beckham album was ever going to be super successful on the level of Geri and Melanie C. She never had the credibility or the public/press-backing for that to happen, sadly...

With Victoria I think the press was against her from the off and it felt like the message was Victoria doesn't even sing much in the spice girls so there is no way she can be a successful solo singer where the rest of them starting out solo got a bit more backing from the press.

Not linking to the fascist Sun newspaper, but this has been making the rounds... It feels like a very planted story, or completely made up crap (probably this!)

 

ALL OFF Spice Girls reunion dates ‘axed’ after rumours of ‘feud’ between Mel B and Geri

 

THE planned Spice Girls reunion has reportedly been 'axed' after Geri Horner allegedly 'pulled the plug' on a potential tour.

 

This comes amid rumours of a fresh feud with Mel B, 49, after her bandmate posted a 'jibe' on her birthday.

 

The Spice Girls had reportedly been in discussions about a fresh set of gig dates.

 

Rumours suggested the band had even made contact with Victoria Beckham, 50, - who was not a part of the 2019 Spice World Tour - for a potential cameo appearance.

 

But an insider has told Mail Online that, following an alleged rift once again developing between Mel B and Geri, 51, the pop star turned children's book author is said to have walked away from any future projects completely.

 

A source told The Mail: "Geri has had enough to deal with after all the drama with her husband's relationship with his assistant - it has been a tough enough time - and she's just lost patience with Mel and her little digs and jibes.

 

"She's walked away and without Geri it's really not going to happen - in the past she's been a driving force in the group, but she doesn't want to deal with Mel at all at the moment let alone share a stage with her."

 

The Sun has contacted a rep for Geri for comment.

 

The duo used to be close, and Mel even hinted that the duo previously engaged in a casual brief fling together in their heyday.

 

However, a fresh spat has apparently driven a wedge between the members of the girlband.

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It’s the gift that keeps on giving

It’s the gift that keeps on giving

 

Or the gift that keeps on not giving, more like <_<

It was discussed on GMB today. They talked about it like it was a fact and not a rumour.

Mel B is awful these days.

 

I could absolutely believe this to be the truth and I don’t blame Geri one bit.

I do.

 

Sammy actually put it really well in Spice Circle:

 

We all know Geri is the one holding anything back and has been for the last 4 years now.

It has nothing to do with Mel B it is that being a Spice Girl and dancing on stage, wearing colour doesn't fit with her Lady of the manor image now.

 

Mel B's jibes are just frustration at knowing Geri is putting on one big act but in term has basically ruined the last few years of the Spice Girls being a viable touring band. It has all been for what? To flog kids books to desperate Spice Girls fans who live in 1997 and don't want to admit the Geri of 2024 is the opposite of the one they fell in love with and to be the prim and proper woman her cheating husband and his family want.

 

The constantly cancellation of plans since 2019 must be incredibly frustrating and grating not just for the three girls who want to do it - Emma, Mel C and Mel B - but also for the industry and their team. If I was on thier team, I would be f***ing frustrated as well. This is why we don't have proper visibility of their music like most other acts of their status have. If the band is not doing anything nor is interested and keep cancelling plans, then the teams and record lables (and tour promoters) move on as well...

 

As far as we know, at least twice tours were being planned but got cancelled since the stadium tour in 2019. Once because Geri didnt want to do it, and again because of the pandemic. Then there has been confirmations of documentaries and potential tours/conversations but it all gets squandered because Geri is focused on her new image and writing.

 

We also know that she has been the one blocking re-releases in celebration of her own music . It's wild. She seems really against being seen as a Spice Girl/music act right now, unless she can sell her books to the fans. It's only fair the fans themselves get frustrated. Many fans got frustrated with Victoria too, and still are. But as far as we know, Victoria has not blocked any Spice-related project/release even though she has the right to do so.

 

There are also statements about how she blocked the inclusion of Wannabe in a new documentary on porn/lad culture. All the other girls approved it, but Geri blocked it. Why? She literally profits from it and doesnt have to do anything about it/any work for it. Why block something that is related to even the message of girl power?

 

It is her perogative, but as fans we don't have to be happy that she is not doing Spice-projects. I am certainly not.

 

Mel B just vents her frustrations out loud, and I totally believe her and agree with her. Bless her heart, she is if anything totally committed and interested, and knows the world is up for a tour at least.

 

IMAGINE seeing the potential a world tour of the Spice Girls has, in the era where tours are massive and more profitable than ever, and seeing it all be wasted because of this.

 

I would be f***ing pissed off too to be honest.

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Personally, I hope Mel B one day comes out and spills it all, since the group as a whole is getting the blame for the lack of any releases/touring/etc whereas it seems only Geri is the one blocking anything.

 

I could understand not touring, though I am sad about it. That's different, as it requires a lot of time/investment in something she probably doesnt want to do anymore. But to actually go out of her way to get everything Spice-related blocked??? Including the inclusion of Wannabe in a documentary?

 

WHY? It is coming across mean-spirited at this point...

Let's get one thing straight, there is no actual confirmation Geri blocked Wannabe from being used, it was posted by an "insider" and people choose to believe it. It's not fact however.

 

Regarding the constant hate directed towards Geri regarding not reuniting to tour (a lot of your post was actually about that despite your understanding), yes it is incredibly frustrating I agree, however, all the girls have at different points played a part in them not being together.

 

Mel B cannot really talk since she was the one who cut the 2007 reunion short. She couldn't cope being around the girls with Stephan there and cancelled it, something which she also allowed Victoria to take the majority of the blame for at that time. Fans frustrated for Australia, which Mel herself is stirring tbf, need to be frustrated at both Geri and Mel B. Mel B also blocked the Live Aid reunion because of some Television show that we never saw or heard of since. Mel B finally also admits herself she made it hard for some of the girls in the group with her behaviour towards them so let's not cast her as the total innocent one here. None of the girls are at the end of the day.

 

Melanie C as we know has blocked reunions more than any of them for her own reasons of course. Victoria refuses to entertain any thought of reuniting, didn't say / post anything for the girls during their tour or go see them. Even Emma was more than happy to abandon Forever and release her solo album that she was working on with the knowledge it was going to be release just 6 months after Forever.

 

There is nothing stopping the other 3 from doing something should they wish to. OK it won't be stadiums but if they are truly that desperate then Geri cannot stop them from touring, or creating new music. There is nothing stopping Mel B from doing her own thin if she is that desperate to perform again, same for Emma.

I did not spew any hatred. I am frustrated and agree with Mel B that it is frustrating for Geri and Victoria to not want to tour or make new music.

 

But it is not as simple as 'the others can go and do their thing' right? We know that Mel B isnt necessarily a hot topic for a solo career in music. That ship has sailed after two major flop albums (one of which was #400-something in the UK) and decades of being away from the music industry. Plus, racism in the UK music landscape. Black women are never a priority, let alone a 50-year old black woman popstar. If Emma Bunton can barely do a new album, Mel B has no chance.

 

It's group or nothing for Mel's performance opportunities. And then, about the two Mels and Emma going on tour together as Spice Girls, the press will have a filled day, specially after the bomb that was GEM in the first place. The press and industry are sexist as f***. Take That can do it because they are boring plank-woods of interchangable men. The Spice Girls are not that, they are about a group of individual and different women coming together.

 

I doubt they would have many offers/opportunities without Geri attached.

 

I get it, it's sad that Geri is the one blocking these initiatives. But that is reality. It's ok for Mel B to be frustrated and so are we all. Specially when the suggestion is that all the possibilities have been squandered.

I did not spew any hatred. I am frustrated and agree with Mel B that it is frustrating for Geri and Victoria to not want to tour or make new music.

 

But it is not as simple as 'the others can go and do their thing' right? We know that Mel B isnt necessarily a hot topic for a solo career in music. That ship has sailed after two major flop albums (one of which was #400-something in the UK) and decades of being away from the music industry. Plus, racism in the UK music landscape. Black women are never a priority, let alone a 50-year old black woman popstar. If Emma Bunton can barely do a new album, Mel B has no chance.

 

It's group or nothing for Mel's performance opportunities. And then, about the two Mels and Emma going on tour together as Spice Girls, the press will have a filled day, specially after the bomb that was GEM in the first place. The press and industry are sexist as f***. Take That can do it because they are boring plank-woods of interchangable men. The Spice Girls are not that, they are about a group of individual and different women coming together.

 

I doubt they would have many offers/opportunities without Geri attached.

 

I get it, it's sad that Geri is the one blocking these initiatives. But that is reality. It's ok for Mel B to be frustrated and so are we all. Specially when the suggestion is that all the possibilities have been squandered.

 

 

Sorry I didn't mean you were spewing hatred, I meant fans in general with some of their comments. I can see how it read like that so my mistake I apologise.

 

Mel B has every chance, especially in this current climate of music where she can get gigs at any Pride going, Mighty Hooplah, Pub in the Park etc like Melanie C does to keep her career going. Yes she isn't going to get the Glastonbury or the headlining slots for things but that's what comes from ignoring a music career for 20 years, same for Emma and Geri should they do more music / performing. She could easily get a deal like Emma where she funds the recording / writing and they distribute or she could do it on her own like Melanie C does and use all the other jobs to pay for it.

 

When it comes down to it Mel only wants to do it if it is easy and makes her money, otherwise she is quite content being a Jenny Craig model or going on reality shows etc. I have little sympathy for her, it's frustrating yes but part of her own doing in the past just as much as Geri's now. In fact let's not forget the entire reason Spice Girls took a long break in the first place is because her and Victoria got pregnant when the band were at their height, Mel C and Emma wanted to continue with third album after the tour but they couldn't because the other two needed time off, which then opened the door to everything else that came.

 

They wouldn't get as many offers without Geri attached for sure... but they would if Victoria was, so any issue with Geri should be directed at Victoria too. Her fashion label is no more important than Geri's books, in fact I have slightly more interest in Geri's as the story was decent at least, my primary children that read it loved it too. They could still do it a threepiece if they wanted to, yes they would have to put the work in but they could do it. I'd argue that while the music industry is sexist as hell, Take That made the transition much easier because they have put the work in as a 5 piece for several years, a 4 piece for several years and a 3 piece for several years while Spice Girls have never managed more than 2 years together at a time. If they want it, then they need to work for it and they could easily tour theatres (possibly small arenas) as a 3 piece, they just don't want to or won't take the risk.

 

 

I am with you on how frustrating it is but honestly I'm past caring anymore, I wouldn't want any of the girls doing it if they were not happy with it. IF the blocking stuff is true I agree that is incredibly frustrating but f*** it, they have never cared about their legacy tbh, they are not proper musicians with the exception of Melanie C, they are celebrities who do music. They wanted to be famous above all else which is why they have done anything that will support that fame,

I agree with you Spiceboy, completely!

 

Also, I personally don't care about the unreleased materials and a the Spice25, Spiceworld25, etc packages. My ideal gift would be to have all five on stage. But that WILL NOT happen. I've said it before, Geri was hard to watch in 2019, and it would be much worse if she does it without wanting to.

A three-piece will get some backlash, but if they continue with the work, the public will adjust and get used to that with time.

 

You can be frustrated with someone and still not throw digs at them publicly. Mel B has been doing this to Geri since 2019, even whilst on stage. Sometimes it feels like Northern humour and Mel being Mel; other times it comes across as abusive!

Funnily enough, reading your comments made me think that actually if there is a three-piece that could work, it would be the current one with the two Mels and Emma.

 

The most talented and hard working/committed members are all there, including the 'big personality' (Mel B) as well.

 

I seriously doubt they would, specially as seeing that Geri and Victoria are both terribly missed and important, but if there is a COMMITTED line up, this would be it!

 

Alas.......... both Mel C and Emma are expected to release solo projects soon again, so the focus will go on that first I think....

Funnily enough, reading your comments made me think that actually if there is a three-piece that could work, it would be the current one with the two Mels and Emma.

 

The most talented and hard working/committed members are all there, including the 'big personality' (Mel B) as well.

 

I seriously doubt they would, specially as seeing that Geri and Victoria are both terribly missed and important, but if there is a COMMITTED line up, this would be it!

 

Alas.......... both Mel C and Emma are expected to release solo projects soon again, so the focus will go on that first I think....

 

 

Tbh it's the only 3 piece line up I would consider. When the whole GEM thing came out I was 100% against it, just feel credible enough to me. Also who exactly would sing Melanie C's power parts in the old songs? :blink: I just couldn't see it.

 

I genuinely could see the two Mel's and Emma working fairly well though. I think there would be two options for them, to go out on tour as 3 solo acts singing Spice Girls songs alongside it if they wanted to re-tread old material. OR and the more credible option, to get into the studio and record some material and do it properly as a new era of Spice Girls.

 

I'd be happy with either tbh as I love Melanie C solo, I think Emma has some amazing solo work too and is an excellent live performer and I would actually love to see Mel B doing some stuff on her own mixed in with a handful of group songs. I think the public would accept that and they could easily sell theatres and maybe some small arenas.

At last. The fan base is ready for MEM.

 

Imagine those three serving us a banger of a single - along the lines of Jessie Ware x Roisin Murphy ‘Freak Me Now’. Full Spice Girl costume with WDYTYA style video. They would smash.

At last. The fan base is ready for MEM.

 

Imagine those three serving us a banger of a single - along the lines of Jessie Ware x Roisin Murphy ‘Freak Me Now’. Full Spice Girl costume with WDYTYA style video. They would smash.

 

I do think a new dance direction would be great actually, specially for those 3!

How can we make the three girls know that we are ready and want them to move as MEM.

 

The real reason Geri’s quit the Spice Girls again

 

Spoiler: her husband's affair, nothing to do with Mel B

 

Source: Closer magazine

 

Thoughts? I think it does line up with the whole 'we have plans for the 30th anniversary' type of marketing/PR they were doing at the beginning of the year, and a whole documentary by a high-quality team, etc was planned, only for it all to fall flat as soon as the news of the affair came out...

 

I don't know what the f*** does an affair have to do with a Spice Girls reunion, but alas straight people are f***ing weird anyway so I wouldnt be surprised...

 

Let's stop blaming Mel B now please

Geri didn’t unfollow Mel B on instagram for no reason.