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Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I was the sixth Spice Girl – my voice was too strong for the other members, now I work in a hospital but I'm still a fan
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WALKING through the halls of Hinchingbrooke hospital, Mel Coloma hears the Spice Girls hit Spice Up Your Life come on the hospital radio. Singing along Mel, 50, opens the door of the operating theatre prep room to double check the supply list while she tends to a patient. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Mel Coloma made it through auditions to be selected as one of the original Spice Girls Credit: Supplied 7 However, she was eventually replaced by Victoria Beckham Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 7 Mel, seen in her teens, says that her voice was too strong for the other members Credit: Supplied 'I love the Spice Girls,' says the patient, before complimenting Mel on her singing skills. Mel hides a cheeky grin because little do they know they're talking to a former Spice Girl themself. Three decades ago, the now mum and NHS staffer was one of the original members of the best-selling girl bands in the world – The Spice Girls — before she was replaced by Victoria Beckham. 'I made it through the final eight at the Spice Girls auditions in 1994 now I'm an NHS hospital worker and a mum-of-two,' she says. 'I lost my place in the iconic girl band to Posh Spice because my voice was too strong. 'I was there when all the band members auditioned. I can't believe it was 30 years ago – for me it feels like yesterday.' But Mel isn't resentful of her former bandmates, in fact she counts herself as a fan. 'I can't wait for the Spice Girls to reunite for the 30th anniversary of their debut single Wannabe next year,' she says. 'My son won't want to come but I am sure I can convince my teen daughter to attend with her mum. 'I'll be going even if Victoria Beckham isn't taking part. Posh may have hung up her mike but I'm still performing all over the country. Mel B drops biggest clue yet that Spice Girls are reuniting with cryptic comment on Instagram 'Music is in my DNA. It's why I will never give it up. It's why I know how the other Spice Girls want to get back on stage again. 'The Spice Girls audition was amazing. I'll never forget it. There will never be another girl band like that.' Last month, it was revealed the iconic girl group would be reuniting for a world tour to celebrate 30 years since the release of the debut single Wannabe next year. Last week Melanie Chisholm better known as Sporty Spice broke her silence on the upcoming Spice Girls reunion tour, revealing that one member still 'needs more convincing' to take to the stage. While Victoria Beckham is 90 per cent out of the running' Mel C couldn't hide her excitement about the chance to reunite with her band mates., Speaking on the No Filter with Kate Langbroek podcast, Sporty Spice says, 'Next year is a big year for us and we have to acknowledge it in some way. 'So, we are talking about what that's going to look like and for me, Melanie, I know for sure, and Emma [Bunton], we'd be back on stage. 'But sometimes other people need a little bit more convincing.' 7 The original Spice Girls audition call Credit: Supplied 7 Mel pictured singing at the original auditions Credit: Supplied 7 The mum now works as an NHS staffer and says she is still a Spice Girls fan Credit: Supplied The now hospital staffer Mel says: 'I wouldn't need any convincing. I should offer to step in for Posh instead. 'I understand why Posh is more focused on her fashion empire. But come on Victoria – just one more time for the fans. 'If she is determined to stay away, the other girls should consider me. All they need to do is call. After all, I was in the final eight.' Mel was just 18 when she queued with more than 400 teen girls to audition for a new girl band in March 1994 She and hundreds of other wannabes had all responded to an ad in The Stage newspaper which read R.U. 18-23 WITH THE ABILITY TO SING/DANCE R.U. STREETWISE, OUTGOING, AMBITIOUS & DEDICATED HEART MANAGEMENT LTD' 'I remember circling the ad and getting the train from Huntingdon East Anglia where I lived with my parents,' she says. 'I was desperate to break into the music industry and would attend up to seven auditions a week.' The Spice Girls audition was held in the top floor studios at Pineapple Studios in Marylebone London. 'There were all shapes and sizes of girls there,' Mel recalls. 'Some were experienced and I'd seen them at other auditions and others were clearly newbies to the try-out scene.' Mel and the other girls were taken into the studio, and each had a chance to sing for producers. 'When it was my turn, I sang the Dreamgirls ballad 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' before passing the mike to the next person,' she explains. 'Some of the girls trying out were super confident, others shy and some clearly trained dancers. It was competitive. 'We all wanted to be noticed. You had to stand out and bring the magic.' After sitting through 400 auditions the casting agents called out the names of the girls they wanted to see at the next audition. 'I held my breath hoping for a call back,' Mel says. 'And then the casting director called out Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown and Victoria Addams.' As a disappointed Mel grabbed her portfolio to leave an assistant tapped her on the shoulder and said she was wanted as well. 'We want you too - you must stay,' she said. Mel and the seven other girls who made it through to the next round of auditions were making global entertainment history - the creation of The Spice Girls. In the first round Mel sang a solo and then the girls got broken into groups of 10 to dance to the song 'Stay'. I could have made millions, married a football player and ended up with houses all over the world Mel Coloma Mel explains: 'My group included Melanie Brown or 'Scary Spice.' 'She and I hit it off. We chatted about other auditions. I remember thinking she was a great dancer and had a great look.' Mel's second audition as part of the final eight at Nomis Studios in Shepherds Bush in London. Geri Halliwell who would become Ginger Spice had missed the first audition and blagged her way into the second try out in April. 'We had to sing again,' said Mel. Then we were put into groups of three. 'My group was Geri, myself, and another girl. The third girl was quite confident, but Geri and I worked well together. "It was a teamwork exercise in making up steps as a group. She and I really got along. We'd both been doing the audition rounds and made the team exercise work for us. 'Mel C, Geri and I were like all the other girls doing auditions then. You showed up, auditioned, and then headed off to the next try out. You never knew when you'd hear back.' The auditions had been organised by Chris and Bob Herbert who ran Heart Management and wanted to create a girl band that could compete with boy bands dominating the UK pop charts at the time. Together with financier Chris Murphy they wanted five different girls who would appeal to different segments of the audience. 'We were told the audition was for a group called Touch. 'Touch never made it, but instead the Spice Girls were born. After the second audition Mel was told her voice was too strong and may dominate a group. 'I remember thinking Mel B performed incredibly well at the auditions and Geri had reddish hair and was full of energy,' she said. 'I knew my style was like those girls. 'At the time it was just another audition. It wasn't until two years later that I switched on the TV and saw the video for Wannabe and saw someone that looked familiar. 'Mel B's face flashed up on the screen and everything fell into place. This was the group I'd been a part of. THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST GIRLBAND THE famous girlband The Spice Girls was formed in 1994. The band's debut single Wannabe reached No1 in 37 countries in 1996. Their first six singles went to No1 and they became a symbol of '90s feminism. However, Geri quit in 1998 and in December 2000, the Spice Girls ceased all promotional activities for their third and final studio album Forever. They announced they were taking a break to focus on their individual careers. After Geri Halliwell decided to quit the group in 1998, the Spice Girls were never the same. At the time the group were in the middle of their American tour - which they were forced to complete without Halliwell. As Halliwell left, rumours of their split started to gain traction amid reports of infighting among the group. There have been numerous Spice Girl reunions since the group split in 2000. Timeline: 2007 - All five members reunited for The Return of the Spice Girls Tour. Tickets for the first return show in London sold out in 38 seconds as five million people worldwide signed up for the ticket ballot on the Spice Girls website. 2012 – The group performed a medley of Wannabe and Spice Up Your Life at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. 2018 – It's announced that the girl group would reunite again for another tour. However, they are without Victoria Beckham who decided not to participate. The following year, they performed live shows globally – raking in an estimated estimated £4.47m. 2020 - The Sun revealed that the group plan to hit the road again for a massive world tour – without fifth member Victoria Beckham. This was to mark their 25th anniversary, with Geri, Mel B, Mel C, and Emma Bunton all preparing to perform across America, Europe, and Australia - while also making a movie about their exciting year. "I'd assumed it hadn't come to anything because it had been two years, and I'd never heard anything about Touch. But there they were.' With hits like Wannabe and Mama, they were to become the world's biggest girl band, a symbol of female empowerment and an iconic part of music history. But their decade of dominance ended abruptly in 2000 when the band announced their decision to go their separate ways. Since then, Mel, 50, who is separated and still based in Huntingdon, has never forgotten how she could have been the real Posh. 'I could have been a Spice Girl,' said Mel. 'Instead, I'm a mum of two and work in a hospital. 'People are stunned I got to sing with Geri Halliwell and Mel B making it through to the final group. It was an amazing experience.' Mel's career didn't suffer either. 'I got signed to a girl group and we recorded one song," she says. "Then I became a lead vocalist for a cruise line performing in the Caribbean, South America, and the Mediterranean on cruise ships. Mel toured Britain in the 'What A Feeling' stage show as an understudy for the then pop star Sonia. However, Mel feels that the music industry has changed dramatically since her audition. 'The music industry is so different today,' she says. 'The rise of AI technology and factory style bands has changed music forever. 'The Spice Girls auditions offered anyone who showed up the chance to be a star. I loved that. 'Today it's who you know, how much money you have behind you all with a lot of help from auto-tune. 'I perform at weekends at weddings and posh events. My brother Warren Lacchoee, 43 and I are a duo called The Decanters, and we're regularly booked for music festivals, restaurants, and nightclubs. 'Singing is in my DNA. 'I could have made millions, married a football player and ended up with houses all over the world.' Instead, Mel lives in a three bed, semi-detached terraced house, she doesn't regret not being picked and has not given up on performing. 'I have two amazing kids,' she said. 'I travelled all over the world as a singer and dancer. I'm still singing on the weekends. During the week Mel is a hospital operating theatre store manager looking after surgical equipment and supporting staff at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon, East Anglia. I was as good as any of the girls. I had a strong voice Mel Coloma In June 2003 Mel's son Elliot, 22, a joinery company staffer was born and in August 2009 she welcomed her own 'sporty spice' daughter, Madison,now 15 who plays for Ipswich Town Football Club and pursuing a professional football career, 'I married and then sadly we divorced,' she says. 'I knew I needed to focus on my children's needs.' But she's always followed The Spice Girls. 'I am thrilled for the Spice Girls and knew when they pursued solo careers what pressures would have made them make that decision,' she adds. 'My kids just roll their eyes when I talk about The Spice Girls. 'I know it could have been me who was picked. The finalists were all evenly matched. 'I was as good as any of the girls. I had a strong voice. "When we left the audition no one knew it would end up being an iconic part of the Spice Girls history. Now history is going to be made again with the 30-year celebration of the group's first single. Mel says: 'I am so proud to have been in the final eight. We were all as good as each other. 'That's real girl power - Viva Forever I say.'
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I was the sixth Spice Girl – my voice was too strong for the other members, now I work in a hospital but I'm still a fan
WALKING through the halls of Hinchingbrooke hospital, Mel Coloma hears the Spice Girls hit Spice Up Your Life come on the hospital radio. Singing along Mel, 50, opens the door of the operating theatre prep room to double check the supply list while she tends to a patient. 7 Mel Coloma made it through auditions to be selected as one of the original Spice Girls Credit: Supplied 7 However, she was eventually replaced by Victoria Beckham Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 7 Mel, seen in her teens, says that her voice was too strong for the other members Credit: Supplied 'I love the Spice Girls,' says the patient, before complimenting Mel on her singing skills. Mel hides a cheeky grin because little do they know they're talking to a former Spice Girl themself. Three decades ago, the now mum and NHS staffer was one of the original members of the best-selling girl bands in the world – The Spice Girls — before she was replaced by Victoria Beckham. 'I made it through the final eight at the Spice Girls auditions in 1994 now I'm an NHS hospital worker and a mum-of-two,' she says. Read More on Real Lives 'I lost my place in the iconic girl band to Posh Spice because my voice was too strong. 'I was there when all the band members auditioned. I can't believe it was 30 years ago – for me it feels like yesterday.' But Mel isn't resentful of her former bandmates, in fact she counts herself as a fan. 'I can't wait for the Spice Girls to Most read in Fabulous 'My son won't want to come but I am sure I can convince my teen daughter to attend with her mum. 'I'll be going even if Victoria Beckham isn't taking part. Posh may have hung up her mike but I'm still performing all over the country. Mel B drops biggest clue yet that Spice Girls are reuniting with cryptic comment on Instagram 'Music is in my DNA. It's why I will never give it up. It's why I know how the other Spice Girls want to get back on stage again. 'The Spice Girls audition was amazing. I'll never forget it. There will never be another girl band like that.' Last month, it was revealed the iconic girl group would be reuniting for a world tour to celebrate 30 years since the release of the debut single Wannabe next year. Last week While Victoria Beckham is 90 per cent out of the running' Mel C couldn't hide her excitement about the chance to reunite with her band mates., Speaking on the No Filter with Kate Langbroek podcast, Sporty Spice says, 'Next year is a big year for us and we have to acknowledge it in some way. 'So, we are talking about what that's going to look like and for me, Melanie, I know for sure, and Emma [Bunton], we'd be back on stage. 'But sometimes other people need a little bit more convincing.' 7 The original Spice Girls audition call Credit: Supplied 7 Mel pictured singing at the original auditions Credit: Supplied 7 The mum now works as an NHS staffer and says she is still a Spice Girls fan Credit: Supplied The now hospital staffer Mel says: 'I wouldn't need any convincing. I should offer to step in for Posh instead. 'I understand why Posh is more focused on her fashion empire. But come on Victoria – just one more time for the fans. 'If she is determined to stay away, the other girls should consider me. All they need to do is call. After all, I was in the final eight.' Mel was just 18 when she queued with more than 400 teen girls to audition for a new girl band in March 1994 She and hundreds of other wannabes had all responded to an ad in The Stage newspaper which read R.U. 18-23 WITH THE ABILITY TO SING/DANCE R.U. STREETWISE, OUTGOING, AMBITIOUS & DEDICATED HEART MANAGEMENT LTD' 'I remember circling the ad and getting the train from Huntingdon East Anglia where I lived with my parents,' she says. 'I was desperate to break into the music industry and would attend up to seven auditions a week.' The Spice Girls audition was held in the top floor studios at Pineapple Studios in Marylebone London. 'There were all shapes and sizes of girls there,' Mel recalls. 'Some were experienced and I'd seen them at other auditions and others were clearly newbies to the try-out scene.' Mel and the other girls were taken into the studio, and each had a chance to sing for producers. 'When it was my turn, I sang the 'Some of the girls trying out were super confident, others shy and some clearly trained dancers. It was competitive. 'We all wanted to be noticed. You had to stand out and bring the magic.' After sitting through 400 auditions the casting agents called out the names of the girls they wanted to see at the next audition. 'I held my breath hoping for a call back,' Mel says. 'And then the casting director called out Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown and Victoria Addams.' As a disappointed Mel grabbed her portfolio to leave an assistant tapped her on the shoulder and said she was wanted as well. 'We want you too - you must stay,' she said. Mel and the seven other girls who made it through to the next round of auditions were making global entertainment history - the creation of The Spice Girls. In the first round Mel sang a solo and then the girls got broken into groups of 10 to dance to the song 'Stay'. I could have made millions, married a football player and ended up with houses all over the world Mel Coloma Mel explains: 'My group included Melanie Brown or 'Scary Spice.' 'She and I hit it off. We chatted about other auditions. I remember thinking she was a great dancer and had a great look.' Mel's second audition as part of the final eight at Nomis Studios in Shepherds Bush in London. Geri Halliwell who would become Ginger Spice had missed the first audition and blagged her way into the second try out in April. 'We had to sing again,' said Mel. Then we were put into groups of three. 'My group was Geri, myself, and another girl. The third girl was quite confident, but Geri and I worked well together. "It was a teamwork exercise in making up steps as a group. She and I really got along. We'd both been doing the audition rounds and made the team exercise work for us. 'Mel C, Geri and I were like all the other girls doing auditions then. You showed up, auditioned, and then headed off to the next try out. You never knew when you'd hear back.' The auditions had been organised by Chris and Bob Herbert who ran Heart Management and wanted to create a girl band that could compete with boy bands dominating the UK pop charts at the time. Together with financier Chris Murphy they wanted five different girls who would appeal to different segments of the audience. 'We were told the audition was for a group called Touch. 'Touch never made it, but instead the Spice Girls were born. After the second audition Mel was told her voice was too strong and may dominate a group. 'I remember thinking Mel B performed incredibly well at the auditions and Geri had reddish hair and was full of energy,' she said. 'I knew my style was like those girls. 'At the time it was just another audition. It wasn't until two years later that I switched on the TV and saw the video for Wannabe and saw someone that looked familiar. 'Mel B's face flashed up on the screen and everything fell into place. This was the group I'd been a part of. THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST GIRLBAND THE famous girlband The Spice Girls was formed in 1994. The band's debut single Wannabe reached No1 in 37 countries in 1996. Their first six singles went to No1 and they became a symbol of '90s feminism. However, Geri quit in 1998 and in December 2000, the Spice Girls ceased all promotional activities for their third and final studio album Forever. They announced they were taking a break to focus on their individual careers. After Geri Halliwell decided to At the time the group were in the middle of their American tour - which they were forced to complete without Halliwell. As Halliwell left, rumours of their split started to gain traction amid reports of infighting among the group. There have been numerous Spice Girl reunions since the group split in 2000. Timeline: 2007 - All five members reunited for The Return of the Spice Girls Tour. Tickets for the first return show in London sold out in 38 seconds as five million people worldwide signed up for the ticket ballot on the Spice Girls website. 2012 – The group performed a medley of Wannabe and Spice Up Your Life at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. 2018 – It's announced that the girl group would reunite again for another tour. However, they are without Victoria Beckham who decided not to participate. The following year, they performed live shows globally – raking in an estimated estimated £4.47m. 2020 - The Sun revealed that the group plan to hit the road again for a massive world tour – without fifth member Victoria Beckham. This was to mark their 25th anniversary, with Geri, Mel B, Mel C, and Emma Bunton all preparing to perform across America, Europe, and Australia - while also making a movie about their exciting year. "I'd assumed it hadn't come to anything because it had been two years, and I'd never heard anything about Touch. But there they were.' With hits like Wannabe and Mama, they were to become the world's biggest girl band, a symbol of female empowerment and an iconic part of music history. But their decade of dominance ended abruptly in 2000 when the band announced their decision to go their separate ways. Since then, Mel, 50, who is separated and still based in Huntingdon, has never forgotten how she could have been the real Posh. 'I could have been a Spice Girl,' said Mel. 'Instead, I'm a mum of two and work in a hospital. 'People are stunned I got to sing with Geri Halliwell and Mel B making it through to the final group. It was an amazing experience.' Mel's career didn't suffer either. 'I got signed to a girl group and we recorded one song," she says. "Then I became a lead vocalist for a cruise line performing in the Caribbean, South America, and the Mediterranean on cruise ships. Mel toured Britain in the 'What A Feeling' stage show as an understudy for the then pop star Sonia. However, Mel feels that the music industry has changed dramatically since her audition. 'The music industry is so different today,' she says. 'The rise of AI technology and factory style bands has changed music forever. 'The Spice Girls auditions offered anyone who showed up the chance to be a star. I loved that. 'Today it's who you know, how much money you have behind you all with a lot of help from auto-tune. 'I perform at weekends at weddings and posh events. My brother Warren Lacchoee, 43 and I are a duo called The Decanters, and we're regularly booked for music festivals, restaurants, and nightclubs. 'Singing is in my DNA. 'I could have made millions, married a football player and ended up with houses all over the world.' Instead, Mel lives in a three bed, semi-detached terraced house, she doesn't regret not being picked and has not given up on performing. 'I have two amazing kids,' she said. 'I travelled all over the world as a singer and dancer. I'm still singing on the weekends. During the week Mel is a hospital operating theatre store manager looking after surgical equipment and supporting staff at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon, East Anglia. I was as good as any of the girls. I had a strong voice Mel Coloma In June 2003 Mel's son Elliot, 22, a joinery company staffer was born and in August 2009 she welcomed her own 'sporty spice' daughter, Madison,now 15 who plays for Ipswich Town Football Club and pursuing a professional football career, 'I married and then sadly we divorced,' she says. 'I knew I needed to focus on my children's needs.' But she's always followed The Spice Girls. 'I am thrilled for the Spice Girls and knew when they pursued solo careers what pressures would have made them make that decision,' she adds. 'My kids just roll their eyes when I talk about The Spice Girls. 'I know it could have been me who was picked. The finalists were all evenly matched. 'I was as good as any of the girls. I had a strong voice. "When we left the audition no one knew it would end up being an iconic part of the Spice Girls history. Now history is going to be made again with the 30-year celebration of the group's first single. Mel says: 'I am so proud to have been in the final eight. We were all as good as each other. 'That's real girl power - Viva Forever I say.' 7 Mel is still performing today and says singing is in her DNA Credit: Supplied
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Spice Girls pay sweet tribute to David Beckham on his 50th birthday with cute nickname
London - although there are fears eldest son, Brooklyn, will NOT attend David is hosting a lavish party tonight in London - although there are fears eldest son, Brooklyn, will NOT attend SPICING UP Spice Girls pay sweet tribute to David Beckham on his 50th birthday with cute nickname THE SPICE Girls have revealed David Beckham's cute nickname in a tribute post for his 50th birthday. The football legend reached the milestone age on Friday and has been flooded with celebratory messages from his famous pals. Advertisement 3 Spice Girls have paid a sweet tribute to David Beckham on his 50th birthday Credit: Instagram 3 The iconic 90s girl band called footie legend David the 'original Spice Boy' Credit: Instagram David has shared a string of tribute posts on his Instagram story including one from his wife Victoria's iconic girl band. The Spice Girls posted two photos of David on their official social media account and sweetly called him the "original Spice Boy". They captioned it: "One of our original Spice Boys turns 50 today! Happy birthday David Beckham." The first snap showed the sports star wearing a blue Spiceworld jumper while Spice Up Your Life played in the background. Advertisement The second picture showed David flashing the peace sign while rocking a t-shirt with Victoria's face on it and her "Posh" nickname. It comes after fashion designer Victoria pulled out all the stops with an early celebration for David. David hosted a black-tie gathering with wife Victoria, 51, their family and close friends earlier this week at a £10million Cotswolds estate. The elegant affair saw Becks and his guests donning tuxedos and ballgowns, sipping cocktails, and going for a midnight swim fully dressed. Advertisement David's Porsche Penske from the IndyCar Series was seen parked up outside at the swanky soirée. Victoria Beckham can't keep her hands off husband David as they dance in a restaurant on his 50th birthday As the night progressed things took a wild turn with some attendees jumping in David and Victoria's pond, tuxedos and all. The superstar couple's youngest son Cruz, 20, shared a glimpse of the night on social media, posting a sweet photo with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29. They coordinated their looks with budding rock star Cruz in a classic tux and standout red braces, and Jackie in a striking red satin gown. Advertisement NO SHOW? The Sun revealed that David is hosting a lavish party tonight in London - although there are fears eldest son, Brooklyn, will NOT attend despite being in the capital. Tellingly, the 26-year-old did not publicly post a 'happy birthday' message to his dad - the first time he has failed to do so. However, Becks had an 'amazing' day with the rest of his family, as the clan hired a £40 million Brigadier Global 6000 private jet, spending the afternoon supping wines in a Bordeaux vineyard. Wife Victoria paid tribute to him on Instagram with a montage of photos and a sweet clip of daughter Harper as a toddler, warbling 'There's only one David Beckham'. Advertisement A source added: 'David had the most incredible day, and felt truly spoilt. 'The immediate family flew out from Oxford, spent the afternoon supping wines - even Harper had a little sip - and then jetted to Paris in the evening for dinner at one of his favourite restaurants. Victoria went all out. 'It was pretty much a perfect day, although sadly Brooklyn was unable to make it. 'Tonight is the big London bash with his celeb pals, family and friends but although Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola, are invited - and are in town - they have yet to RSVP. Advertisement "There has been some contact between them though. "So it's all very up in the air - there's certainly a lot of tension there right now, but David just wants to focus on the positives, and what will be will be.' Around 40 guests - including Gordon and Tana Ramsay, Guy Ritchie, Tom Cruise and the couple's personal trainer, Bobby Rich, are expected to attend the three source, sit-down meal. 3 David and Victoria invited their family over for a posh gathering to celebrate his 50th birthday Credit: David Beckham/Instagram
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Spice Girls pay sweet tribute to David Beckham on his 50th birthday with cute nickname
THE SPICE Girls have revealed David Beckham's cute nickname in a tribute post for his 50th birthday. The football legend reached the milestone age on Friday and has been flooded with celebratory messages from his famous pals. 3 David has shared a string of tribute posts on his Instagram story including one from his wife Victoria's iconic girl band. The Spice Girls posted two photos of David on their official social media account and sweetly called him the "original Spice Boy". They captioned it: "One of our original Spice Boys turns 50 today! Happy birthday David Beckham." The first snap showed the sports star wearing a blue Spiceworld jumper while Spice Up Your Life played in the background. The second picture showed David flashing the peace sign while rocking a t-shirt with Victoria's face on it and her "Posh" nickname. It comes after fashion designer Victoria pulled out all the stops with an early celebration for David. David hosted a black-tie gathering with wife Victoria, 51, their family and close friends earlier this week at a £10million Cotswolds estate. The elegant affair saw Becks and his guests donning tuxedos and ballgowns, sipping cocktails, and going for a midnight swim fully dressed. David's Porsche Penske from the IndyCar Series was seen parked up outside at the swanky soirée. Victoria Beckham can't keep her hands off husband David as they dance in a restaurant on his 50th birthday As the night progressed things took a wild turn with some attendees jumping in David and Victoria 's pond, tuxedos and all. The superstar couple's youngest son Cruz, 20, shared a glimpse of the night on social media, posting a sweet photo with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29. They coordinated their looks with budding rock star Cruz in a classic tux and standout red braces, and Jackie in a striking red satin gown. NO SHOW? The Sun revealed that David is hosting a lavish party tonight in London - although there are fears eldest son, Brooklyn, will NOT attend despite being in the capital. Tellingly, the 26-year-old did not publicly post a 'happy birthday' message to his dad - the first time he has failed to do so. However, Becks had an 'amazing' day with the rest of his family, as the clan hired a £40 million Brigadier Global 6000 private jet, spending the afternoon supping wines in a Bordeaux vineyard. Wife Victoria paid tribute to him on Instagram with a montage of photos and a sweet clip of daughter Harper as a toddler, warbling 'There's only one David Beckham'. A source added: 'David had the most incredible day, and felt truly spoilt. 'The immediate family flew out from Oxford, spent the afternoon supping wines - even Harper had a little sip - and then jetted to Paris in the evening for dinner at one of his favourite restaurants. Victoria went all out. 'It was pretty much a perfect day, although sadly Brooklyn was unable to make it. 'Tonight is the big London bash with his celeb pals, family and friends but although Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola, are invited - and are in town - they have yet to RSVP. "There has been some contact between them though. "So it's all very up in the air - there's certainly a lot of tension there right now, but David just wants to focus on the positives, and what will be will be.' Around 40 guests - including Gordon and Tana Ramsay, Guy Ritchie, Tom Cruise and the couple's personal trainer, Bobby Rich, are expected to attend the three source, sit-down meal. 3
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Spice Girls pay sweet tribute to David Beckham on his 50th birthday with cute nickname
THE SPICE Girls have revealed David Beckham's cute nickname in a tribute post for his 50th birthday. The football legend reached the milestone age on Friday and has been flooded with celebratory messages from his famous pals. Advertisement 3 Spice Girls have paid a sweet tribute to David Beckham on his 50th birthday Credit: Instagram 3 The iconic 90s girl band called footie legend David the 'original Spice Boy' Credit: Instagram David has shared a string of tribute posts on his Instagram story including one from his wife Victoria's iconic girl band. The Spice Girls posted two photos of David on their official social media account and sweetly called him the "original Spice Boy". They captioned it: " One of our original Spice Boys turns 50 today! Happy birthday David Beckham." T he first snap showed the sports star wearing a blue Spiceworld jumper while Spice Up Your Life played in the background. Advertisement READ MORE ON DAVID BECKHAM The second picture showed David flashing the peace sign while rocking a t-shirt with Victoria's face on it and her "Posh" nickname. It comes after fashion designer Victoria pulled out all the stops with an early celebration for David. David hosted a black-tie gathering with wife Victoria , 51, their family and close friends earlier this week at a £10million Cotswolds estate. The elegant affair saw Becks and his guests donning tuxedos and ballgowns, sipping cocktails, and going for a midnight swim fully dressed. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity David's Porsche Penske from the IndyCar Series was seen parked up outside at the swanky soirée. Victoria Beckham can't keep her hands off husband David as they dance in a restaurant on his 50th birthday As the night progressed things took a wild turn with some attendees jumping in The superstar couple's youngest son Cruz, 20, shared a glimpse of the night on social media, posting a sweet photo with his girlfriend They coordinated their looks with budding rock star Cruz in a classic tux and standout red braces, and Jackie in a striking red satin gown. Advertisement NO SHOW? The Sun revealed that David is hosting a - although there are fears eldest son, Brooklyn, will NOT attend despite being in the capital. Tellingly, the 26-year-old did not publicly post a 'happy birthday' message to his dad - the first time he has failed to do so. However, Becks had an 'amazing' day with the rest of his family, as the clan hired a £40 million Brigadier Global 6000 private jet, spending the afternoon supping wines in a Bordeaux vineyard. Wife Victoria paid tribute to him on Instagram with a montage of photos and a sweet clip of daughter Harper as a toddler, warbling 'There's only one David Beckham'. Advertisement A source added: 'David had the most incredible day, and felt truly spoilt. 'The immediate family flew out from Oxford, spent the afternoon supping wines - even Harper had a little sip - and then jetted to Paris in the evening for dinner at one of his favourite restaurants. Victoria went all out. 'It was pretty much a perfect day, although sadly Brooklyn was unable to make it. 'Tonight is the big London bash with his celeb pals, family and friends but although Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola, are invited - and are in town - they have yet to RSVP. Advertisement "There has been some contact between them though. "So it's all very up in the air - there's certainly a lot of tension there right now, but David just wants to focus on the positives, and what will be will be.' Around 40 guests - including Gordon and Tana Ramsay, Guy Ritchie , Tom Cruise and the couple's personal trainer, Bobby Rich, are the three source, sit-down meal. 3 David and Victoria invited their family over for a posh gathering to celebrate his 50th birthday Credit: David Beckham/Instagram Advertisement
