The Real Reason Ginger Spice Left The Spice Girls | Life Stories by Goalcast

[@LifeStoriesByGoalcast]

Who is your favorite Spice Girl?

[@jovmah]

Mel C

[@hariswani9833]

I love the spice girls all of them so I can't choose ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jKDC1987]

Mel b

[@lloydjohnlyons]

Mel c Mel b Emma was my favourite and Geri

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Geri

[@Blinkgirlsareperfect]

This was a great time to be alive....You know your an untouchable group when All races from everywhere sings your songs across the world. This group was the most magical thing in my life and I still get the tingles when I see them all to this day.

[@Forever18or21]

Still my fav group , but you’re reaching , “all races” really sis ?

[@princesskristan]

I remember being a heartbroken little girl when I found out Geri left the group. And then when Headlines came out, I turned into that 7 year old girl who loved them again and just cried

[@allanmhanson]

She said leaving the group was her biggest regret.

[@ban66a1]

But her solo album wasn't so bad to be honest.

[@shalo3294]

And thanks to her the most successful girl group in the world broke up too soon.

[@anglodoomer5995]

Her solo stuff was good though

[@iamasia_perez]

@@shalo3294 i agree that’s her fault 😒😤 why would she leave smh they would have still went strong longer if she wasn’t in her DAM FEELINGS 🙄!!!

[@anpdgbe]

@@iamasia_perezsomeone else left a comment saying two girls announced they were pregnant days after the announcement and there were weddings to be prepared and at least one member wanted to go solo so it’s not all her fault

[@allknowingoracle3277]

Geri and Mel B were the fire of the Spice Girls. It’s not the same unless both are there for me.

[@paulamangiola8492]

Same. I love that they could fix things and are even closer now than before. Took a long time tho

[@camrentoorealcam8437]

Agree they were the funniest and the most energized.

[@damdaung8369]

Yes, both of them owned the best hit Wannabe, and they totally led the chorus in another hits of band: Say you'll be there, Never give up on the good times, Denying, The lady is a vamp...

[@callmebaby8018]

Emma too! Mel b and Emma are great, they wrote wannabe together

[@callmebaby8018]

@@damdaung8369 Mel b led all those choruses but Emma leads most of the choruses

[@hallofmirrorsnetwork]

thei 2017 reunion made me feel like a little girl again. Will always love them for introducing me to Feminism, albiet a rudimentary version, and for giving us the bops that honestly stand up.

[@berealsupportive2744]

2019

[@STARLIGHTRAYS]

Girl power is not feminism!!!! Feminism is just a POLITICAL movement. Just POLITICAL!!!! Girl power is about A SPIRITUAL AND ENERGETIC FEELING (NOT A MIND/IDEOLOGICAL THING) OUR FEMININE ENERGY (YIN ENERGY) It is a PROFOUND INTUITION! And has nothing to do with POLITICS.

[@danitydon6976]

love is love. so many people out here losing out on great love all because they are forced to feel ashamed of it. its really hard being the one that wants to be out in the open and shout from rooftops that you're in love and the other person feels the same way but would never do it due to fear of what others might think. where is the love?

[@aniacamara]

Shame is one of the lowest frequencies to vibrate on

[@jollyfighter7319]

The departure that shook the world. And when „goodbye“ came out I repeatedly listened to the song with tears rolling down my face and belting along with them, while I don’t know any of them personally. That was the first heartbreak I’ve experienced in my life. Geri Halliwell broke my heart when I was 10.

[@galinageorgieva8554]

And by the world you mean UK, right. It's a just a pop band, no one was that shaken

[@jollyfighter7319]

@@galinageorgieva8554 tell me, you weren’t in that era, without telling me you weren’t in that era. People were going mad when Geri left

[@galinageorgieva8554]

@@jollyfighter7319 People in the UK, yes. And I absolutely was in that era

[@TheAshesArt]

People in the US were upset, too. I was 12 back then, I remember everything clearly.

[@juliak.2282]

@@galinageorgieva8554i live in Poland and I felt this in the same way

[@pimpi908]

I just simply believe in what Geri says about her departure - there were MULTIPLE reasons. Geri was being destroyed and overhelmed on many sides. And I can see these reasons. She was burned out, exausted, not so independent since she couldn't even do cancer interview. The band became her prison and did not gave her any of free time. She was propably afraid of dancing and constant singing live - losing her voice from touring live (which can be heard in interviews from that period). Bulimia, depression, complicated relationship with difficult person as Mel B in much more homophobic times than nowdays. And propably she felt cheated by Mel B with a guy (leaving the band on her birthday is a clue). Except that Mel B was attacking Geri and harassed her mentally, which is evident in some 1998 interviews (quote: "we have 4 trained dancers here" or "shut up now" and other examples... I can't even imagine what was going on behind the scenes). And maybe the other girls didn't support Ginger that much as they could (I remember Victoria was so busy with being in love and angaged). Maybe they also stressed Geri and teased her to some extent - she was the only one who has the issues with her voice due to constant live singing on 98 tour. Lip syncing shows was the most common thing in Spice Girls career so they finnaly decided to prove the world that they could sing... Beside that, Geri was the most controversial one in the media - the press was very nasty and ruthless back then, especially when her naked pictures leaked out... All of that might have made the other girls angry (Mel C was always the most worried about the press and singing quality). But still the other 4 girls grew stronger and got more valued than ever... and Geri fell in the opposite direction. Mel B was the the first one among of the girls who slowly began to mention about solo stuff... That's all (and most likely even more) why Geri felt "not needed anymore" - as she said many times. Maybe Geri had solo attempts in her mind somewhere as well, but I don't believe it was the priority with so many problems and such mental/phisical tiredness. She lacked "Girl Power" (so she left the band to avoid being a hypocrite), and some may call this an ultimate "girl power move". I think Ginger Spice just initiated that what was going to happen ANYWAY -- 2 girls became pregnant few days after she quit, so 2 weddings in preparation, and at least one of the girls announced solo. Spice Girls were destined to split in 1988 - this or that way. Perhaps Geri's sudden/dramatic departure made them even more iconic. p.s. Although, it's still a big grief that they didn't finish the world tour as 5 pieces : (

[@nodualidad.patrihernandez4008]

My God your comment was perfect!!

[@di7787]

They did have a reunion tour as 5, around 10 years ago. Update: It was 15 years ago - In 2007. It was that far back that a friend even forgot she saw them then. But they did it. All 5. And it was nice that each one sang some solo singles as well !

[@iKETOURAGE]

@@nodualidad.patrihernandez4008 Yes, I reread it in full TWICE.

[@headlesspostman]

Your comment should be paid for !!!! 💯

[@lowkey_loveme7186]

I had to re read this so many times because I kept skipping lines💀

[@nicolii7321]

"isn't it wonderful, that we still love each other." Aww 🥰.

[@nawangsonamdorjay9091]

Whatever their personal story is, we all know deep inside our hearts that we always gonna love them, support them, appreciate their songs and do jiggy jiggy ah till the end. ❤️

[@AhmetKaan]

*"Everything in life is easier when you don't concern yourself with what other people are doing."* The chances of you seeing this comment is pretty low, but if you did, *I hope you have an amazing day.* 🖤

[@judassemegara]

omg I also have a video that focuses on their secret relationship being the real reason she left the band! I’m glad to see other people preaching the truth their own way too.

[@damdaung8369]

Yes, I also really like your video Thanks for your amazing work 👌

[@abelmantor7557]

Friendship never ends.

[@joanastpinheiro]

finally someone that talks about THE REAL REASON!! yes

[@athenstar10]

I was one of the girls who grew up listening to Spice Girls, I love them... good thing I live so far from these controversies and I was not allowed to buy teenage magazines or tabloids.😉

[@lemsip207]

She turned to her teen crush George Michael to help her. By then she didn't care that he was gay. I think it was at his house she was hiding out. Mel B was a bully in the band. Geri wasn't as talented at singing or dancing as the others but she worked harder often staying longer in rehearsals to compensate. Plus she came up with most of the ideas. She was the mother of the band when they first formed and the only one with a car and who could drive so drove the others around. Emma Bunton was the last to join as she replaced someone else who left the band before they found success. Geri felt very protective towards Emma as she was only 20 at the time & Geri was 25. I read her autobiography. She was holding down several jobs in the few years before joining the Spice Girls and going to college at the same time. She would fly to Turkey and back every week to appear on a game show there. She spent a short time on a psychiatric ward over the Christmas period after the first year the Spice Girls found success.

[@milkflavored]

I remember being so sad when she left, but also being determined to support both the spice girls as four and Geri’s solo music. I swear I listened to “Look at Me” five times a day haha

[@eduardochavacano]

The suceeding singles were even better like Chico Latino and The one with the Aliens. Because Look At Me is not timeless. Listening to it now, its just cheesy.

[@HaleyMary]

I love Geri's solo album! Look At Me, Bag It Up, Goodnight Kiss, Let me Love You are classics!

[@tajbarbie3338]

Omg same . I was heary broken. I continued to walk through their journey as four but it wasn't the same. They all gave us different pieces of spice girls and that made the band.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

You know. Geri was and still is and will always be my favourite Spice Girls and I blamed Mel B for Geri leaving and that it was her fault. The Spice Girls really weren't the same without Geri. I was depressed when I heard the news that she walked out on the Spice Girls. Maybe being a Spice Girl and the fame that it gave her, and the loss of her father got too much for her. Geri put everything into the Spice Girls. Geri is a special woman.

[@mahtorquatto]

I love this edit! Thank you so much! Today as an adult I could understand this relationship at a way deeper way

[@kevina9291]

I think the first time I remember being truly upset uncontrollably was when my mother told me that Geri left the group 😂

[@Rekko82]

Geri said in her book she left the band because they didn't give her a permission to talk about cancer. I always thought it was a weak explanation. What those teenagers and kids need to know about cancer? I understand why she lied. In the 90's lesbian relationships could be the end of the career. The band fell into pieces soon, so they were not that strong. "Forever" i actually a good r&b pop album.

[@MatgoStyles]

Probably the principle of not being allowed to do a solo interview rather than the subject matter itself.

[@DavidTyler]

Mel B lied about that it never happened even the other bandmates said they did not get long back then at all that why when you see them when they were younger them two where not near each other

[@lemsip207]

Now even Lily allen has come out and said she used female escorts while on tour while her marriage was falling apart. Madonna too. I remember the famous kiss with Britney on stage while Christine aguilera was with them.

[@Texaslawhorn]

Geri should have stuck it out until the tour was over. Then she could have left and done her solo thing. Ginger was my favorite, and she was many peoples' favorite. It was very disappointing for the people going to the concerts to not have their favorite member there anymore.

[@lemsip207]

@@Texaslawhorn I accept that if a band member needs to leave for some reason then they should be allowed to. Some leave to save their relationships while others leave to save their mental health. With Geri it was the latter. Far better for them to leave than be found dead from an overdose. That's how Richey Edwards of the Manic Street Preachers ended up disappearing. The band couldn't handle him not being in the band though they did give him carte blanche to leave at one point.

[@joelvida2355]

My world was shattered when it happened

[@thuydoan7496]

The Spice Girls isn't complete without Geri Halliwell.

[@azadahmedkhan]

My sisters grew up listening to them. The Band broken in the half way shook her. I REMEMBER

[@berealsupportive2744]

🌟The Spice Girls were and are the female Beatles. They stand the test of time and do amazing whenever they want to return. The 2019 tour sold even more than they did in the 90s. When you look at the crowd it's mainly 30 year olds to fans in their 60s which is awesome but then again they gained new fans, older fans and fans like me who grew up listening to them who are now in the age range of 30 to 40 years old. Parents who love them passed them on with their children and now bond with them. So once again to our parents who love the Beatles and may have said like my dad oh well kids made them popular.. No it's not just kids who made them rich, famous and popular. It's all different ages and types of people who love and support them just like how The Beatles had tons of kids and adults making them the #1 all male group, it's the same with how The Spice Girls are the #1 all female group. They need to stop being a guilty pleasures type of group to people who have them as that so they can be within the top of everyone's favorite bands they show everyone so that they are taken even more seriously in the world because they are absolutely HUGE and are very popular. They are AWESOME! Please put out a new album of all new songs and please put out all unreleased songs. Please don't just pick and choose what ones to release or it leaves important ones out that we all want. Thanks! ✌❤

[@xladyfayre]

Never my guilty pleasure. I play their songs loud and proud! I first heard of them when I was 12 years old and now I'm 37 and I still play the Spice Girls!

[@EllaJay]

They're not the female Beatles. I'm not a huge Beatles fan but there's no denying their innovation, talent and influence on other respected artists. Their legacy will never be matched, the Spice Girls aren't on the same level in my opinion.

[@berealsupportive2744]

@@EllaJay 🌟Everyone who knew their sales and impact worldwide said that during 1996 to 2002 because they matched The Beatles at times like their Christmas singles, beat a Beatles hit in the spot on the chart, are the only group to be compared to their success just like they did impact wise in the 60s. Spice girls are the female Beatles sinve thsy are the #1 girl group of all time and matched the Beatles as I said. You can go look up their comparisons and records. In 2019 they sold faster and better than they even did during when the entire world was Spiceworld. Just because you find them catchy and corny doesn't take away their undeniable success and as the top female act and group. So YES as women they are the most strong success wise as the female Beatles. 🌟My dad isn't a fan but a huge Beatles fan and he had to stop and go Whoaaaa when he heard their records of sales and positions. He used to say well kids made them huge... I said okay so did you're generation dad with the Beatles which your parents hated? Yes they did hate them. But a lot of adults to kids bought and supported the Beatles. Same for the Spice Girls. It was kids to adults. Look at their 2019 tour audience. People in their 20s to 60s are all in the audience! They proved at the 2007/2008 tour, the 2012 Olympics and 2019 tour that whenever they want it and come back that they hit #1 which they keep doing. To sum it up they have staying power and stood the test of time and stand the test of time. They will tour again and I hope they put out a new album. Life is all about fun so let's have fun while we still can. You're opinion is fine but it's an opinion. I am going by their HUGE success as women in a music group and it is the top for females so success wise they equal the Beatles to stand next to them out of all the female groups. ✌☺

[@berealsupportive2744]

@@EllaJay 🌟PS SPICE GIRLS are 100% influential on groups and singers who came out after 1996 and many of them praise them for that influence. We would not have Adele, Britney Spears & Lady Gaga and the girl groups after them as just a small example. Adele is obsessed with them to this day and Britney first started put in a girl group after Spice Girls Revolutionized Pop rock again during the grunge, rap, alternative, hip-hop era. They brought the music back with tons of flavor and fun. 🌟They are talented and wrote their songs, did choreography really great and each songs in their own special way that compliments the entire group and songs on the album. They are as the British say.. Brilliant. I am in the USA and have been a huge fan since the beginning. No other group can compare to them when it comes to their success and likability. People who hate them even know all members usually lol. They were and are the best girl group of all time with the best songs and they have 9 or more #1 hits of you count the b sides on two of those I would say 11 but it is definitely 9 #1 hits. Just be happy for them if you are "a fan" because you shouldn't shade them or try to hide their records that no one can ever hide since it's all confirmed in the public and online.

[@berealsupportive2744]

@@xladyfayre I couldn't agree more!!! ❤ Where you from?

[@blp5840]

Geri was heartbroken when Mel B got married that's why she left

[@Simerali]

@What Was That?? well, she was heartbroken when Mel got with her fella is what they probably meant

[@camrentoorealcam8437]

And then she got pregnant. That probably hit harder.

[@DavidTyler]

@@Simerali I dout that very much I don't believe Mel B slept with Geri I dont buy that one bit

[@Simerali]

@@DavidTyler we can agree to disagree then

[@csa856]

I absolutely love the Scissors Spices

[@jasonsmith902]

Geri is awesome, she is probably the most important Spice Girl

[@MrMdiaz84]

I was devastated when Geri left!

[@JessicaNicoleFaust]

A day I’ll never forget😭 Spice forever!!

[@plp666]

Gerry and Mel B must have been the most beautiful couple. Wish we could get a tell all from them at this point ❤

[@juliemarie3602]

I always thought she left to persue her own solo career as she seemed feisty and independent I remember when she left all over the news and newspapers lol 😂

[@jxt1661]

Why am I choking up towards the end of this?

[@Cmc995]

There’s been multiple documentaries made but I’d love a full in depth one made about their career and experiences

[@joeum6597]

This video does not summarize well the truth of what happened ,,, they are only mixing other topics to evade the truth ,,,, the truth why Geri left Spice girls is because she wanted to do solo projects but at the same time be together with Spice girls ,,, until one day Geri told the other girls: "hey, I'm going to give a conference against women's breast cancer!" and they all said: "Don't even think about going because we have more important things like Spice girls to do like tours, albums, songs and others "and this felt bad for Geri and she felt that every time she was developing a pressure both socially and in her own team and exploded because she said:" that she did not feel supported by the girls and their team because she cannot do anything independently¡¡¡ ",,, and the relationship issue with Melanie B is true ,,, of course they had an affective relationship, but it was not the trigger for the separation of Spice girls¡¡¡ the real trigger was that how they had to follow the group agenda of sp ice girls ,,, Geri was very limited to following some rules that did not allow her to be herself when the album "spice world" was published, that is why they announced the song of "viva forever" that they really had to make the music video in their contract but they 5 going out ,,, but since they did not have the separation of Geri so they remade the organization of the music video "viva forever" set in magical fairies in the form of digital characters to continue with the spice girls agenda and close the album " spice world " 🙂

[@adambssh4305]

True fans. Thanks man

[@iris089]

The truth is, solo projects are also already in their plan after the tour. They all know they will all be releasing solo albums after their US tour.

[@stanbalo]

I do think they really plan to do their own thing after the concert. Also i think the last singles would be viva forever and never give up on the good times but only viva forever was released. It is clear they have a strategy. Though i think Geri leaving made them more iconic. It became rare and magical when all 5 are together

[@DavidTyler]

Sorry but I do not buy Mel B sleeping with Geri I dont buy that one bit they both did not get on mel c had to split them up because they did not get on and the fights where that bad Mel B was a bitch of the band and why they spilt not because of Geri it was down to Mel B I remember Mel C saying that she used to bully her once Geri Left the band

[@denisgauthier9191]

that’s why Geri decided to leave the group and stuck with it so that she can form her own album

[@Zero8880]

Wow, I wonder if George Michael told her "I will be your Father Figure" and that was why they became such close friends 🤔.

[@tershii]

its so sad that they haven't released anything new since Headlines (friendship never ends) which so unfortunately was released independently. They really are the ABBA of our time. Only without as many studio albums, ABBA has 9 . As a full band now Spice Girls semi reunited, well unofficial reunited but soon to be 2023!! right Posh (my favourite member)!!! Spice Girls only have 2. One not as the full band and the non album single headlines. Two albums and one song, ABBA has 9 albums, it's a little disappointing I really wish headlines came out on a full new album. Take That couldn't have dreamed nor fathomed the possible idea of putting Headlines by itself on a greatest hits album, in that sense its almost a disgrace.

[@joanneskelton9304]

Or voodoo🙈

[@tershii]

@@joanneskelton9304 it was a good song but I wouldn’t say it was magical. It definitely didn’t do what any of there other singles did. Far from voodoo.

[@djbabygggudani7911]

Geri ,I felt was bullied a lot by MEL C ,not sure how to explain it but I have been a spice girls fan since day 1...Geri had a lot of issues ,I read her book !!!!!!Will always love the SG

[@lisamariealaniz7538]

U really love cAre about each other as friends nothing no fights can come between u and like they said u make up become closer talk it out properly and understand each other better its a beautiful ❤️ friendship this video made me cry the girls being estranged from each other no longer friends and especially about her dad passing away 😢 great video i am glad 🙏😊 they made up 🎉🎉.

[@danitydon22]

mel and geri having a relationship only makes me love the group more

[@jibrildsalami9944]

Long time Spice Girls fan❤️ Loved the video too.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@Rinnie749]

Well, to be honest She have done the right thing when turned her back on them I mean if she was that kind of people who don't like being involved in troubles then it's a good decision she made

[@DavidTyler]

Yes exactly if she stayed can you Imagine how bad it would of ended

[@carmenjaniratarafacortes7405]

Victoria is so elegant and stunning about her appearance that we almost forgot that she was a spice girl. She never used it as a trampoline. A self made gorgeous woman.

[@circle8916]

Still hurt, can't forget that day

[@LeeoGoneWild]

Because she thought she would be bigger as a solo and she realized real quick she wouldn’t

[@JJ-sv7rh]

It wasnt the same when she left.

[@anpdgbe]

She was my favourite member, I was shocked when she left

[@Texaslawhorn]

Same!

[@mastermaarteh5510]

As simple as this... Geri left d band because she want to be solo on her younger age since d band is already successful she went on her own.. If ur going to watched their early videos before d spice girls Geri is the one who want to make it happen as soon as possible coz she's d oldest in d group.. She just blame it to the other girls because she don't want to be look selfish. She has so many excuses about some problems but a few months leaving d spice girls.. She had solo career that fast...

[@crazyspice3951]

Yeah, you know everything ins & outs, as if you were there when Geri left the Spice Girls. Even the other four (Sporty, Posh, Scary & Baby) never said that Ginger's departure was because of the solo career). Geri did want to be famous since she was a kid & in her late teen, she received so many rejections in the showbiz. She didn't know which direction she would be heading until she found the other four in her life.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Really the reason was her relationship with Mel B fell apart and Mel B was mean to her and hooked up in front of her with Jimmy. It broke Geris heart and then there was exhaustion, eating disorders, stress...She released her solo album a year after leaving though, not a few months and Victoria and Mel B were pregnant anyway, so Spice Girls in spring 1998 were falling apart anyway. If anything she was the least hypocrite. She actually left when she was unhappy. The other carried on and pretended to still want to do a third album and be best friends when we know Mel C hated being a Spice Girls post 1998 and only wanted her solo career as well and did not even record Forever with the others as she couldnt stand it.

[@jackiedoyle1145]

I remember when she left. It was heartbreaking as a teenager.

[@divinepurpose-d1h]

The orange ginger hairs looks so gorgeous on her

[@joelvida1102]

One of the saddest days of my life

[@mattlorentz1988]

I was so sad when Ginger left the Spice Girls my favorite person in the band but i understand but so pleased when she reunited with rhe group Viva Forever Love you forever Ginger

[@jasmelybaptiste5586]

We can't judge ppl making their decisions, what will be will be.

[@mc-mc7qr]

This is not the real reason why Geri left. Its clear they were approached and they refused to join the elites in the evil music industry. Notice when Geri left, they started to have pyramids in their videos with symbolism and when they became a four they had this weird Egyptian cheography even when they performed right back at ya pop version in 99. Geri thought if they sack their management it will stop but it didn't. If you look at the Stop lyrics it's clear, and also Mel C Northern Star lyrics they give hints. Geri was the oldest so it had to be her to walk away. This industry is run by evil industry and very satanic. People can turn a blind eye to it but its the truth. This is why most groups don't last after two albums or something happens when it comes to the third album with most artists. Look how many British artists tour America then problems happen or they split up. Example Sugababes, Miss-Teeq, beatles and Spice Girls and more.

[@VigilanteVegan]

Oh Stop.

[@Sashablue1111]

I was watching holler video and noticed the pyramid symbolism and I did wonder about it. Nothing would surprise me

[@zabrinatheteacher]

I don't know if this could happen. But, it would be dope if they were to go on tour. Just 1 more go around. Just 1.

[@LA-gh3mi]

I think Geri and Mel B were in love and had they 'came out' together as partners they would've paved the way for so many.

[@camrentoorealcam8437]

And it was the 90’s . If that would’ve happened today that would’ve different.

[@mannya8185]

Yeah it would’ve paved the way at their most grievous expense. I don’t think messing their lives up for us would’ve been worth it. Atleast I would’ve never asked anybody to do that.

[@noraxbeth]

Ellen tried that and it hit her in the ass. The ninties simply wasn’t ready for it yet but I’m so glad as an adult that we are more accepting in society of lgbtq+ relationships.

[@ianaldridge4778]

Geri she was a goddess

[@icy_stars]

She was always my favorite

[@lemsip207]

I remember a regular at the the gym who had a crush on Geri. He would buy the pop magazines for photos of the Spice Girls. Then nearly two years later it was my turn to have a crush only it was on the Manic Street Preachers but I would only buy the NME. I felt too embarassed to buy men's style magazines for photos and articles of them because they were aimed at me. Thank goodness for the internet which I was using in cyber cafes; at first once a week and then going up to almost every day at the time. So I searched for them online.

[@VashVicious2]

She had religious backlash, after being with a woman and falling in love with her, she was "rejected" (in her mind) by the person she thought she was in love with, knowing Mel didn't love her the same way, she went off and became embarrassed and became anti-lesbian and religious

[@lemsip207]

I think she only dabbled in religion. She attended Holy Trinity in Brompton and took the alpha course. That church is full of celebs and models and was lampooned in the sit com Rev when they borrow Rev Smallbone's church building while their church is going through refurbishments. They set up a smoothie bar and serve smoothies before the service. They eventually get kicked out by the Rev for being too evangelical.

[@jollyfighter7319]

Where? Where was that ever said?

[@VashVicious2]

@@jollyfighter7319 compilation of information, I had to look it up myself because nobody else talked about all of the things over all, closest I got was this vid which is why I watched it. Scary said that she had sexual relations with her, as well as British papers explaining how ginger spice is now hardcore Christian(because of husband?) and was saying that "lesbianism wasn't feminism", which was the headline I believe, after putting together a lot of the facts it makes sense that it was a religious backlash as scary has said several times that she not only had relations with ginger spice, but also that she has huge commitment issues because she doesn't believe in it the same as most people. Pair that with ginger going missing the night that she found that out...

[@jollyfighter7319]

@@VashVicious2 I’d like to hear Mel C talk about that. She’s the only one, I am afraid, that is always truthful when she tells stories.

[@VashVicious2]

@@jollyfighter7319 yeah I want more info. It bugs me that I can't interview them, but its their personal business and I don't want to put them in that position (also I'm not a journalist yet)

[@water4sure]

She was so damn brave! Good on you!

[@Michelleskiff1987]

I like them all just love sporty spices song never be the same again

[@dmoneyd2010]

//: You choose to be together or you choose to be apart.

[@hallson2917]

Geri

[@alyssajones4368]

I was a Spice Girls fan growing up. My favorites were Scary and Baby Spice ❤

[@regiongayoso3174]

Geri left because of her exhausted and drained from work of the tour and hectic projects .

[@DavidTyler]

Plus like Geri said she wanted to a cancer story for woman for a tv feature and she felt like a hypocrite not being able to do it there is a story that Mel B wouldn't let her do it. She thought was the put being about girl power if you can't do this so she left for that one reason. There so many other reasons but I dont buy that she slept with Mel B when the other band members say they never got along and there were times where Mel C had to split them up which makes sense when you see them on stage and they not near eachother for long

[@nandelamere6882]

She thought she was bigger than them. But she was wrong

[@peterang6912]

She was a lot older then the other 4, she was more a mother to them then a sister...

[@ashockablack1670]

​@@peterang6912she wasn't old enough to be : like a Mother to them!

[@peterang6912]

@@ashockablack1670 yes that is true, i have read it wrong, she said in a interview that.... she felt like a mother to them because she was more serious with her career then the other girls.. that's why she left the group...

[@peterang6912]

@@ashockablack1670 no, you'r right, i have read it wrong, Geri said in a interview that is felt like she was a mother because she was more serious with her career then the other girls

[@farahjalali7864]

They are all good ❤️Mel B 🥰😘❤️

[@tiffaraffi7749]

she and Mel B had a romantic relationship but Mel was cheating on her with a guy and she got pregnant and she chose the guy she later married!! that's why she left. heartbroken. also everyone knows Mel B even in the marriage was looking to hook up with other women

[@bevstrong3651]

Yes you’re right, everyone knows that. Her last marriage was abusive but she hooked up with a playboy playmate named luann lee during that marriage too.

[@amazingneutral8021]

Wait what?!!! 😳Geri left over a man? Thought she’s tougher than that.

[@QoQabai658]

They call it being in the closet, but really, they should call it being in the dungeon. Cuz it's definitely a prison. It's the most painful thing in the world to love someone and not be able to express that love for fear of ridicule and rejection. That's why I'll tell anyone, just live your life and to hell what people think! Girl Power? No. Truth Power!

[@lemsip207]

I think it was just a fling. Geri either had a boyfriend or was looking for one at the time. She is mostly heterosexual and has settled down now. Mel B is bisexual and has threesomes not just a man with two women but all female ones. Emma had dated one of their managers.

[@madamepucepanpan]

Les voir à nouveau réunies toutes les 5 a été pour moi le plus beau jour de ma vie

[@vinijoaquimes]

How old were you when you discovered that Mel B and Geri slept together?

[@jollyfighter7319]

35

[@jollyfighter7319]

And it was this year. 😂

[@joelvida1102]

Im crying now...

[@gorkarodriguez7995]

Incredible Edit and documentation. Congrats

[@CamronWilliams-ii4tl]

All of them were great

[@adamwolchuk198]

I loooove these ladies ❤

[@Blumoon_vii]

If Geri didn't leave, Mel C could leave next

[@g.walter1653]

As a young Man she was my Favorite.....she had that Mature but Sexy Look...like a Woman you know...Not a "Girl". We Recognized that Sporty Spice (Mel C ) was by Far the Best Singer. Most Guys liked Posh. I didnt buy the Album, but not all of their Songs are Bad. I had a SG Poster on My Wall with Drawn Devil Horns on their Heads. :) But as almost all Men i liked how they Looked and the Attitude right Back then. Compared to the Music today they Made Solid Pop Smash Hits. So. ....Long live the Spice Girls and their Fun Loving Approach to the World.

[@lemsip207]

Most of my male friends at the time had a favourite Spice girl who they had a crush on. I saw them live on a makeshift stage near the City Hall in Cardiff just as they were getting famous but I vaguely knew who they were as there were several girl singing groups in the charts at the time. It was at the Big Weekend in the summer and I was passing by and had planned to see the rock bands later in the evening. My friends envied me. By the late autumn they were playing arenas with a proper stage show.

[@realSimoneCherie]

I mean that would explain all of the tumultuousness

[@Rich-lb2ip]

All of them are beautiful women

[@capt3rdleg835]

Geri was my favorite but seriously? She left, she broke it up.

[@lastpme]

I think leaving is ok…but she just needed to tell them it was over for her. But we are all are human, and don’t always do things right.

[@wangwang2048]

This is what I want she would be come back with the Spice Girls you know. I saw MB, EB, VA (VB), and MC there only but where's Geri Been? in Hong Kong, I often think about her. That' all what I wan to say.

[@crazyspice3951]

In the Spiceworld Tour 2019, only 4 Spice Girls agreed to do the reunion. When Geri left in 1998, Emma, the Melanies & Victoria had no choice to continue the unfinished The American Spiceworld Tour. But in 2019, all five of them had the choice & VB wasn't around. The Spice Girls without Geri was really sad, but Spice Girls without VB, was a blessing, at least before the pandemic.

[@ahelibiswas3164]

So 10 years from now we'll see Jesy do the same I guess cause Mel c likened her exit to ginger's exit 🤣

[@lennybustratt7024]

I've seen comments about Geri being "selfish" and whatever, I see that pattern all the time when people discuss celebrities and their personal choices, it's always them being selfish and yet, the fanbase ask for an endless stream of entertainment, as if people are expecting them to never ever get tired or even break. With that in mind, is it Geri being selfish or is it really the fans being selfish? We only know what we read and see on TV, we don't know the full story, who are we to judge?

[@EastEnders-dl8pr]

Wow ❤

[@4everseekingwisdom690]

She wanted to be my lover but i couldn't get with her friends.. But i tried several times

[@dallas-cole]

These girls were really something

[@spiceguy83]

This happened like 26 years ago. Please put it to rest.

[@seanluve]

She was dating Mel B and it went wrong. 😮 So she left.

[@dianesilva1078]

The Real Reason . I think Geri thought she'd breakout and become a bigger solo star than The Spice Girls but she didn't have the talent to back it up. She's now back where she belongs in the best Brit girl and of all time.😅

[@alanajackson335]

My favorite has always been Sporty Spice then Posh Spice.

[@Bunny11344]

Baby 🩷sporty 💙and ginger ❤️

[@ellie_vibe]

She came back but Victoria left soon after 😢

[@iamasia_perez]

She the reason they broke up every time I think of it it makes me mad 😤😂

[@graciesaccardo9363]

Geri

[@CarpetStainRemover]

6:36 Victoria: 🧍‍♀️

[@jujub4553]

I still haven’t forgotten nor forgiven Geri for what she did. She began the end of the spice girls.

[@anpdgbe]

Get over it, damn

[@DavidTyler]

If she didnt they it would ended badley and they way they were pushed

[@lemsip207]

She was exhausted even before she joined the Spice Girls. She was going to audition after audition while holding down a few jobs at the same time.

[@Texaslawhorn]

She should have at least waited until the tour was over.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Seems you are one to hold grudges lol dont forget Vic and Mel B were pregnant at the time, Spice Girls were falling apart, Geri just was honest about it and didnt fake it like the rest.

[@tee3835]

I blamed Geri so much (i was 8 yes old okay). But now i really get it.

[@berealsupportive2744]

Geri saying "The girls they didn't need me anymore" due to the band getting so huge was a big pile of bullshit! She and Baby were always the most popular and she was the loud one saying Girl Power plus wrote great lyrics which is why Forever was missing a lot of Spice. They ALL contribute perfectly for the group and made it a huge success. Geri hated that she wasn't getting everything her way! She became a Diana Ross! It's a group not a solo gig! Anyway I feel bad for her weight gain die to her father's death but she put in the work as a solo artist to be skinny and not for the Spice Girls. Mel C put in little effort into Forever and all effort into her solo album so she's not my favorite member neither. We are all owed all of the spice girls projects and unreleased songs when Geri left. That will repair things for many of us who were there and extremely hurt by it all. So far they released one and there is said to be about 100 unreleased songs. Please get them out!!! ❤

[@Texaslawhorn]

I'd love to hear those unreleased songs!

[@aldrinaldrin4618]

As a boy in the Philippines, I thought Spice Girls were Americans.. and France was the whole Europe lol