Spice Girls to reunite for world tour — without Posh Spice
THE SPICE Girls are poised to embark on a world tour 20 years after releasing the hit song “Wannabe,” which catapulted the ladies to international stardom.
But according to British tabloid “The Sun,” the reunion will be minus one key member, as Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, won’t be joining the ladies because “she is too busy.”
The decision to reunite the group — who became a cultural icon of “girl power” in the 1990s — was reportedly made at a secret meeting in London last month.
The article also reveals that while the invitation for Beckham to join is a standing one, the fashion mogul and mother of four has been firm in declining, adding that while the group’s reunion for the London Olympics was highly successful, she fears another tour could tarnish their legacy.
Mel B, or Scary Spice, has been largely spearheading the tour.
The group has sold more than 85 million records with hits such as “Wannabe,” “Spice Up Your Life” and “Say You’ll Be There.”
Meanwhile, Mel C has joked she needs to start practising her “backflips” ahead of the reunion.
Mel C, nicknamed Sporty Spice, wrote on Twitter: “Woke up this morning (Friday) wondering whether I need to start practising my backflips???!!! (sic)”
While the 41-year-old star was known for her backflips during their performances, Emma Bunton, known as Baby Spice, was renowned for always having her blonde locks in pigtails, leading to her retweeting Mel C’s message and continuing the joke.
Reposting the message on Twitter, she added: “Do I need to put my pigtails in?!?!? (sic)”
Shortly before the news was announced, Mel B had teased a reunion might happen by posting a picture on Instagram of herself at the height of her Spice Girls fame along with the caption, “The world deserves to hear your voice! #BeLoud #Tbt (sic)”.
Since the news broke, Spotify has revealed ‘Wannabe’ is the most streamed track released by the group, while Mexico City features the highest amount of monthly listeners of the band.
Geri Horner — known as Geri Haliwell before marrying Formula One team captain Christian Horner in May — has yet to comment on the reunion, although is expected to be involved when further announcements are made later in the year. — Relaxnews/ BANG Showbiz