Geri Halliwell-Horner has reached out to her former Spice Girls bandmate Mel B on Instagram today to celebrate her 51st birthday, delighting fans who have been hoping for a reunion between the two. Taking to social media on Friday, Geri (aka Ginger Spice) shared a public message dedicated to Melanie Brown.
The post clearly serves as a major olive branch following months of rumoured tension between the pair.
Geri, 53, posted a nostalgic black-and-white throwback photo of the duo from their heyday, alongside a caption that read: "Happy birthday Melanie! [heart emoji] Wishing you all the birthday love [heart emojis].
Fellow bandmate Mel C also shared a sweet tribute alongside a video compilation, writing: "Birthday girl @officialmelb my Northern nutter, love these clips, us at our happiest on stage together, still buzzing that we got to do it again recently. Have the best Birthday! Love you to pieces. I pray we get to do it again soon."
In response, the birthday girl replied: "Ahhhh sooo lovely @melaniecmusic . Luv you!!!! And can’t waiiiit to be on the stage together again !!!!!!" [sic]
The birthday celebration comes nearly one year after Geri's noticeable absence from Mel B's wedding celebrations. Geri did not attend Mel B's nuptials in London in July, nor her second celebration in Marrakech.
However, Mel's other bandmates, Emma Bunton and Mel C, showed up for the occasion.
Despite missing out on the lavish nuptials, it's understood that Geri sent flowers in lieu of her absence.
Mel B and Geri Halliwell's friendship
The former Spice Girls' relationship has been rocky since 2019 after Mel B claimed they were romantically linked during the height of their Spice Girls fame.
In an interview with Piers Morgan for his Life Stories series, the America's Got Talent judge alleged that the Spice Girls bandmates had "all slept in a bed together". She later added: "[Geri's] going to hate me for this because she's all posh in her country house with her husband."
At the time, a representative for Geri said: "It has been very disappointing to read about all these rumours again, especially on Mother's Day of all days."
© Getty ImagesThe message continued: "Geri is really grateful for your support and loyalty for so many years. She loves the Spice Girls: Emma, Melanie, Melanie and Victoria. She would like [the fans] to know that what has been reported recently is simply not true and has been very hurtful to her family."
The rep then concluded: "Moving forward, Geri can't wait to see the girls and all the fans on the tour, have an amazing time with everyone, and make some new memories."
