Melanie Chisholm, finest often known as Mel C, has opened up concerning the private toll of Geri Halliwell’s controversial 1996 declaration Margaret Thatcher was “the primary Spice Lady”.
Talking on the Louis Theroux Podcast, the 52-year-old singer revealed her bandmate’s remarks to The Spectator have been “very tough for me” given her working-class background within the North West.
“I grew up within the Northwest of England,” she instructed Mr Theroux.
“My complete household are from Liverpool. On my dad’s aspect of the household, the lads have labored on the docks, or they did work on the docks for generations.”
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Ms Chisholm made clear Ms Halliwell’s political stance didn’t replicate her personal views.
The singer defined one of many challenges of being within the Spice Ladies was particular person opinions could possibly be attributed to the complete group.
“I believe that was one of many issues that was onerous concerning the Spice Ladies: that we might get tarred with the identical brush,” she mentioned.
“If any individual had an opinion, a political opinion, everybody would assume that is what all people thought and felt, and it wasn’t the case.”
Mel C mentioned Geri Halliwell’s Margaret Thatcher feedback have been ‘very tough’ for her
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Returning residence to Liverpool after Ms Halliwell’s feedback proved significantly uncomfortable for the younger performer.
“Being a younger lady going again to Liverpool It is like, ‘Oh, the Spice Ladies have mentioned this.’ It is similar to, ‘Sh*t, I did not say it’.”
Regardless of the tensions over political statements, Ms Chisholm emphasised the 5 members stay united.
She expressed frustration at being launched as a “former Spice Lady” throughout her solo performances, telling Theroux: “I am actually offended. As a result of as soon as a Spice Lady, at all times a Spice Lady. I believe all of us really feel like that.”
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The singer was adamant the group’s bond stays intact.
“Nobody’s left,” she acknowledged. “There could be occasions we select to not work in that enviornment, however we’re nonetheless Spice Ladies.”
The band members proceed to take care of shut relationships, repeatedly gathering for birthdays and different celebrations.
When Mr Theroux requested whether or not the group was getting ready something particular to mark the milestone, she confirmed discussions have been underway.
“We need to. All the things’s in dialogue. But it surely’s a extremely constructive time for us,” she mentioned.
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The singer additionally revealed the band is at the moment exploring “numerous nice alternatives” collectively.
Earlier this 12 months, Ms Chisholm had indicated the group have been nearer to reuniting than that they had been “in a really very long time”.
She launched her most up-to-date solo document, Sweat, in Might.
