Mel B has officially ended any hopes of a Spice Girls reunion tour to mark the group’s 30th anniversary, admitting she has “put that aside” now that she is 50.
Despite a landmark year for their debut single and album, the artist formerly known as Scary Spice has confirmed a return to the stage is not in the cards.
“I can tell you it’s not happening,” she said, adding that if a tour did end up coming to fruition, it would be a total shock to her.
While the group last performed together for a series of concerts in 2019 without Victoria Beckham, Mel B believes the timing for such a massive commitment has passed.
She reflected on how much she loved being in her element on previous tours, but explained that she no longer wanted to be the one “nagging everyone” to get back on the road if their hearts weren’t in it.
Even if Melanie C, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham suddenly signed up, Mel B isn’t sure she would change her mind about performing again.
The singer was quick to point out that her decision did not come from any disagreement, noting that she has a tremendous amount of “respect and love” for her bandmates, who she still considers family.
She has credited the Spice Girls for her overall career and personal development, although she remains hesitant about the physical demands of the spotlight.
“I have good memories, but I don’t know if I would want to go back on stage,” she admitted in an interview published Friday April 3.
Even if a tour is not planned, a documentary remains a possibility, even if Mel B has very specific conditions to participate.
She said GOOD MORNING! that even though the group has been approached and everyone has thought about it, any film needs to be handled with care.
For her, the project would only work if it was a completely truthful account of their journey.
There is a catch, however, as she emphasized that “you have to be honest, and not everyone wants to be honest.”
For now, fans will have to make do with these fond memories as they approach the 30-year mark.
