Mel B has officially shut down any hopes of a Spice Girls reunion tour to mark the group’s 30th anniversary, admitting she has “put it to rest” now that she’s 50.
Despite the milestone year for their debut single and album, the artist formerly known as Scary Spice confirmed that a return to the stage is not on the cards.
“I can tell you it’s not happening,” she said, adding that if a tour did eventually materialize, it would be a complete shock to her.
While the band last performed together for a series of shows in 2019 without Victoria Beckham, Mel B feels the timing for such a massive commitment is over.
She reflected on how much she loved being in her element during previous tours, but explained that she no longer wants to be the one “nagging everyone” to get back on the road if their hearts aren’t in it.
Even if Melanie C, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham suddenly had to sign up, Mel B isn’t sure she herself would change her mind about performing again.
The singer was quick to point out that her decision did not stem from any bad blood, noting that she has a huge amount of “respect and love” for her bandmates, who she still considers family.
She credited the Spice Girls for her entire career and personal growth, although she remains hesitant about the physical demands of the limelight.
“I have good memories, but I don’t know if I want to go on stage again,” she admitted in an interview published on Friday, April 3.
While a tour is off the table, a documentary is still a possibility, although Mel B has some very specific conditions to participate.
She told HELLO! that while the group has been contacted and everyone has considered it, any film must be handled with care.
For her, the project would only work if it was a completely truthful account of their journey.
There’s a catch, though, as she noted that “it has to be honest, and not everyone wants to be honest.”
For now, fans will have to settle for fond memories as the 30-year milestone approaches.
