June 29th 2024.
In the latest episode of Celebrity Gogglebox, Spice Girls icon Mel B opened up about the inspiration behind her signature leopard print look. The 49-year-old singer, who appeared on the show with her daughter Phoenix Chi, revealed the unlikely source behind her love for the bold pattern.
As they watched an episode of Outrageous Homes on Channel 4, Mel couldn't help but notice one of the guests, Jane, wearing a leopard print dress. This sparked a conversation between Mel and her daughter about her affinity for the pattern.
"Why leopard print?" Phoenix asked. "I've always wanted to ask you that."
Mel didn't hesitate to answer, "Because I'm addicted to it." When Phoenix pressed for more details, Mel explained, "I saw Bet Lynch on Coronation Street when I was younger and she was wearing leopard print. I thought, 'One day I'm going to have everything leopard print.' And I did."
Fans of Mel will remember her iconic leopard print catsuit that she often wears on stage. But it may come as a surprise that Mel's inspiration for this bold fashion statement came from Bet Lynch, played by Julie Goodyear, on the soap opera Coronation Street. Bet was known for her love of leopard print and Mel couldn't help but admire her bold fashion choices.
Mel also shared how her costumes on the Spice Girls tour helped her regain her power after her divorce from Stephen Beresford. "My costumes were out of this world," she said. "And once I had my catsuit on, my weave as big and bouncy as I could possibly make it, and my high heels, I felt invincible."
But it's not just Mel who has a love for leopard print. In a recent interview, she revealed the mystery behind her bandmate Geri Halliwell's real age. According to Mel, Geri, who is now 51, spent years lying about her age and was very protective of her passport.
"Well, no one knows how old Geri is. No one's seen her passport," Mel admitted. "I mean, I know we've travelled the world, but I still don't know how old she is. She claims she just had her 50th birthday, but I don't believe her."
Fans have been hoping for a Spice Girls reunion ever since the group formed in 1994. And while David Beckham's recent birthday party gave fans a glimmer of hope, it seems that a full reunion is not in the works.
"Unfortunately, that's not happening," David revealed. "Victoria was so pleased to see the girls, and it was a massive part of her life, the girls, but obviously, all the girls have got their own things going on. They will do certain things together at certain times. But Victoria's full on with her beauty and fashion businesses. If anyone's busier than me, it's her."
Despite the lack of a reunion, the Spice Girls will always hold a special place in Mel's heart. And she's not afraid to share her love for the group, as seen in her recent appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox. If you have a celebrity story, video or pictures, be sure to reach out to us – we'd love to hear from you.
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