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Geri breaks cover at F1 British Grand Prix after snubbing Mel B's wedding
Geri Halliwell has stepped out at the F1 British Grand Prix with her family, just one day after she snubbed her former Spice Girl bandmate Mel B's wedding to Rory McPhee Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has made a public appearance at the F1 British Grand Prix, looking stunning in an all-white ensemble, just one day after missing her former bandmate Mel B's wedding. The 52-year-old Spice Girl was noticeably absent as Mel tied the knot with fiancé Rory McPhee at St Paul's Cathedral in London on Saturday, surrounded by a host of A-list guests. Geri also chose not to post any well wishes to Mel B on social media, adding further fuel to the fire on their rift. Her relationship with Mel B has famously been turbulent over the years, with tensions between the pair making it difficult for them to share the same space without conflict. Geri, who is married to former racing driver Christian Horner, stepped back into the spotlight at the sporting event along with her two children, eight-year-old son, Monty, and 19-year-old daughter, Bluebell. The race itself wasn't short on drama due to the heavy rainfall, which caused a fair amount of chaos on the track. Geri continued to snub Mel B online while many other celebrities rushed to send Mel B congratulatory messages on social media, including Heidi Klum, Paloma Faith and Kerry Katona. Fans hoping for a full Spice Girls reunion were left disappointed, as only Emma Bunton, 49, was seen at the celebration. Baby Spice looked effortlessly chic in a blush pink dress, complemented by a matching hat and sparkling silver heels. Victoria Beckham, who was noticeably absent from the celebrations, took to Instagram to mark Mel's big day. Sharing a glamorous throwback photo of the pair, she wrote: 'Sending love to you @officialmelb! @rorymcphee is a very lucky man! xx.' Mel C, who was also unable to attend the wedding, sent her well-wishes on social media. Sharing a joyful photo of the newlyweds, she wrote: 'So so happy for you both and beyond gutted I couldn't be there. Excited to celebrate with you really soon. Yipee!' The beautiful wedding marks the third marriage for 50-year-old Mel B. She married 37-year-old hairstylist Rory McPhee, following her divorce from Jimmy Gulzar and Stephen Belafonte. Last year she said of Rory: 'When I went back to England, he would come over and give me hair treatments... and as he was nurturing my curls back, I guess he was nurturing my trust and belief in a relationship.' Rory popped the question in October 2022 at the Cliveden Hotel in Berkshire, after decking the room in flowers and going down on one knee. Being awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to charitable causes and vulnerable women meant the star was able to tie the knot at St Paul's.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Mel B wedding - one Spice Girl confirms attendance as three absent
Insiders open up about Mel B's nuptials at St Paul's Catherdral saying Rory McPhee is as 'un-showbiz as they come' and the perfect match for the Spice Girl When Mel B walks down the aisle at St Paul's Cathedral, friends believe it really will be third time lucky for the Spice Girl. The 50-year-old, who has been married twice before, is tying the knot on Saturday with hairstylist Rory McPhee, 37, who pals say is as 'un-showbiz as they come'. 'It's why everyone thinks that they get on so well… and why he is so good for Melanie,' says one confidante. 'He doesn't come from that fake, entertainment world. He is down to earth, family orientated and just a normal bloke.' Their connection runs deep, all the way to childhood. Mel's cousin Christian Cooke and Rory were friends at school, and he has 'always been on the outer edges of her life'. The pal said: 'It's why this is almost certainly going to be a happy ever after. It's as if the universe was just waiting for them to properly connect and fall in love.' Other friends of the singer have described Rory, who works at his family run Leeds hair salon, as 'not your typical alpha male' that Mel has been attracted to in the past. They added: 'He is humble, kind, cooks roast dinners for her… It's as far removed from her usual type that you can imagine.' Mel's previous marriage to Stephen Belafonte broke down and she accused him of emotional and physical abuse, which he has always denied. Her first husband was Jimmy Gulzar. Last year she said of Rory: 'When I went back to England, he would come over and give me hair treatments... and as he was nurturing my curls back, I guess he was nurturing my trust and belief in a relationship.' Rory popped the question in October 2022 at the Cliveden Hotel in Berkshire, after decking the room in flowers and going down on one knee. Mel said: 'I was in my walking clothes, hair up in a bun,. And he did a whole spiel to me about me being his best friend.' Being awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to charitable causes and vulnerable women meant the star was able to tie the knot at St Paul's. Mel, who eloped to Las Vegas to marry Stephen, says it will be a very different affair to her previous nuptials. She has said previously: 'This will be a very formal, English wedding where I want to feel regal and very proper. All the ladies will wear hats or fascinators.' The guest list has been a hot topic, not least about whether her Spice Girl bandmates would be on it. Insiders say Emma Bunton will be there with husband Jade Jones, but Mel C, Victoria Beckham and Geri Horner will not. Insiders say: 'Victoria loves Mel but sadly she will be out of the country, and wishes she could be there. Mel C too would have been there but she is on tour in Sweden. They have a great deal of affection for Melanie.' Victoria was keen to show that Mel was in her thoughts as she posted a picture of herself and Mel looking glamorous at a recent event as she sent Rory and Mel best wishes. The reason for Geri's absence is not known for sure, but she is said to have a more strained relationship with Mel than the others. Insiders say she was left mortified after Mel claimed on Piers Morgan 's Life Stories in 2019 that she was intimate with Geri while they were in the Spice Girls. Despite reports she was set to wear a wedding dress designed by Victoria, she has picked out two other gowns instead. One by British designer Josephine Scott for today and another by US bridal specialist Justin Alexander for a second wedding ceremony abroad in the next few weeks. Mel said: 'It's a perfect blend of my love for Britain and America.' For the first ceremony, Mel will walk down to the aisle to an organ. Says the insider: 'Mel wanted it to be all very traditional and very much in keeping with the classic surroundings.' The couple will say their vows in the crypt underneath the cathedral. 'It's a dream that she is able to do so, and that her MBE opened the door for her,' says a pal. As for the second ceremony, there are some suggestions it could be in Morocco. Says our insider: 'This will be a smaller, more relaxed affair with a less starry guest-list and be more family orientated.' Today, however, the guest-list is distinctly A-list with pop svengalis Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller expected to make an appearance. Mel's' children Phoenix, 26, Angel, 18, and Madison, 13, will all be there, and are smitten with Rory. A source says: 'There is a lot of love for him. He has slotted really easily into family life.'
