2007 Press Conference Reemerges
A bizarre interview with the Spice Girls from 2007 has resurfaced, leaving a new generation of fans stunned. The clip, taken from a global press conference at the O2 Arena promoting their reunion tour, shows the group being grilled on their 'girl power' credentials. Top of the Pops presenter Jayne Middlemiss asked: 'In the papers, it has been commented on in terms – with six children and one husband – you are not the best role models for girl power. I just want to see if you’re hurt or offended by that?'
At the time, Victoria Beckham had three children with David Beckham; Geri Halliwell had a daughter, Bluebell; and Mel B was mother to Phoenix and Angel. As Middlemiss posed the question, Mel B, who had been hiding under the table, popped up and shouted: 'We’re the realistic ones'. Geri Halliwell then delivered a passionate defense: 'The fact of the matter is, we are real people, we are human beings, and there are millions of girls and women out there who are single parents, and they just have to do it. We’re just like every other woman out there. We earn our own money, we encourage and support each other. Yes, we fall down and we’re not perfect, we’ve never claimed to be.'
Social Media Reacts
In 2026, the clip has gone viral on social media, with many expressing shock at the question. User ab wrote: 'Mel popping up from under the table KILLS me'. B.Dewayne commented: 'Geri cooked her & Mel B coming up from under the table'. Jack added: 'I love this mainly because you can see the moment where Geri is like: “yes, right, let’s DO THIS”'. Nathan Lomax-Fay said: 'Round of applause and cheers for Geri, yes, but my favourite part is Mel B popping up from under the table'. Paul declared: 'Absolutely crazy. Why would anyone have even asked this question? You go girls.'
Tour and Reunion Update
The press conference, introduced by Richard E. Grant, launched the record-breaking tour, with O2 Arena tickets selling out in 38 seconds. However, hopes for another reunion have dimmed. In March 2026, Mel C told Australia's KISS Radio: 'No, there is no reunion. We are communicating all the time. We want to do something – who knows when. But I still feel very optimistic and I keep my fingers crossed that you will see the Spice Girls together at some point in the future.' A source for The Sun added: 'They failed to reach an agreement and plans for a comeback tour in 2026 have been ditched.'
The Spice Girls' 30th anniversary tour, heavily rumored earlier in 2026, appears unlikely. Mel C's comments dampened expectations, and reports indicate that negotiations broke down. Fans remain hopeful but are likely to wait longer for the five members to reunite on stage.
