Since the last time Victoria Beckham was part of the Spice Girls during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games, the desire of the other members to gather the group again was evident. However, although the other four Spice Girls have been preparing for a new tour, the absence of Posh It will be a surprise for many. Behind the absence of the iconic member hides a reason until now unknown, but strong enough to mark its definitive break with the group.
According to sources close to the band, the key to this situation can be summarized in two words: Simon Fuller. After years of tensions and differences, the other Spice Girls, Mel B, Mel C, Geri Horner and Emma Bunton, have decided to return to work with their creator and ex-manager, Simon Fuller, who over the years played a crucial role in the rise of the band to fame. The reason for this return is clear: they expect work with Fuller to allow them to carry out a successful tour on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of their iconic single Wannabe.
“The return of the Spice Girls with Fuller means that there is no way that Victoria participates in this project”revealed a source close to the group. “It is quite strange that they have been begging Victoria for years to join, And now that Fuller is back, they have not even approached her. Maybe they thought it was not worth it, since the relationship between the Beckhams and Fuller broke, is something that no longer exists. “
Victoria and her husband, David Beckham, decided to cut ties with Simon Fuller in 2018, after a long period of tensions. The couple bought their participation in the Fuller business for approximately 45 million euros, giving them total control over their company Beckham Brand Holdings, which includes investments such as the football club Inter Miami FC In the United States. “David and Victoria wanted to free themselves from Fuller and it wasn’t easy for them”said a source close to Dailymail.
Although Fuller played a fundamental role in the global success of the Spice Girls in the 90s, the group decided not to have him on his last tour in 2019. Instead, they opted for Modest Managementthe same firm that managed bands like One Direction and Little Mix, because they considered that Fuller was no longer updated and that their approach was “Too outdated.”
Despite the rupture with Fuller, the Spice Girls have had difficulty finding a new manager that fits their needs. After months of failed attempts, Fuller’s return as a manager can point out that the group is looking to make this reunion a commercial success, although internal tensions are still present. “The fact that Fuller is back to command reflects how some members of the group are willing to make this return at all costs “comments a nearby source.
On the other hand, Mel C has been hinting on a reunion in 2026, speaking of the possibility of a “Special World Tour”. However, Geri, always more cautious, has been more reserved, recently mentioning: “I love what Spice Girls represent as movement, but I also appreciate the individuality of each one. “
As the tour continues to take shape, it is known that Geri and Fuller have a scheduled meeting in Miami on May 4, where they will discuss the details of the project. This meeting is especially significant since Geri’s husband, Christian Horner, is the head of the Formula 1 Red Bull team, and Fuller is a great car fan. The fact that these two are in contact is again a sign of how relations between the group members and their collaborators remain complex and changing.
Of course, tensions between Geri and Mel B continue to be an important challenge for the band. After an explosive revelation in a 2019 interview, where Mel B confessed to having had an intimate relationship with Geri in the first days of the group, the two have had difficulty overcoming their conflict. “There have been times when they have not been able to be in the same room “said a relative to the Spice Girls. “If they manage to carry out this tour, it will be a miracle. “
Despite all these obstacles, it seems that Victoria Beckham, who will not be part of the reunion, could be more relieved. After all, the tensions between the Spice Girls and Fuller, together with the internal disputes, could have been too much for her. Meanwhile, the other members of the group continue their preparation for what promises to be a tour full of nostalgia and emotion. However, it will be interesting to see how the next steps of this reunion are developed and how the old rivalries could influence the success of the tour.
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