[Loukas]

THE SPICE GIRLS have split up again – after MEL C told them she has had enough.

The band have now pulled plans to take their reunion tour to Australia, China, South Africa and Argentina - and will play their final gig in Canada later this month.

Mel C had been locked in talks with bandmates VICTORIA BECKHAM, GERI HALLIWELL, EMMA BUNTON and MEL B over the band’s future.

But Sporty Spice does not want to continue so the girls have decided to call it a day.

Last night a Spice source revealed: “Geri and Victoria have been loving the attention and adulation the tour has been bringing the girls in the UK and North America.

“Mel B has really enjoyed being on stage and performing again. And Emma has found it hard with a young son but was prepared to carried on.

“But Mel C is the one who always insisted the reunion should be only short-term. Now she wants to go back to doing her own thing.

“Because they couldn’t all agree the extra tour dates have been pulled. Touring has been harder on all the girls this time round. But all of them could have been persuaded to continue - apart from Mel C.”

The band yesterday announced their gig in Toronto on February 26 will be their last.

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Their statement added: “Sadly the tour needs to come to an end by the end of February due to family and personal commitments for Emma, Geri, Mel B, Mel C and Victoria.


“It was announced in June that, as well as the Europe and North America dates, the girls planned to visit Australia, China, South Africa and Argentina.

"But due to the phenomenal demand for tickets in the UK and US, and the tour’s massive logistics, it was impossible to fit in everything.”

The Return Of The Spice Girls tour kicked off in Vancouver, Canada, on December 2 last year. It was the first time they had appeared as a five-piece since Geri left the band in 1998.

Dates were set for concerts in Cape Town, Buenos Aires, Beijing and Sydney this month.

But the tour schedule changed due to demand for extra London gigs and new dates were never set.

There were also questions about whether the girls could sell out all the cities.

The band said yesterday: “It’s been incredible being back together and seeing our fans again. Really sorry if we didn’t get to see you this time round.

“We have other commitments in our lives now. But who knows what will happen next?”

The band are making the most of their remaining tour time - Mel B celebrated a sell-out gig in Montreal, Canada, by DJ-ing at a local club.

But I think this is the last Spice world tour we will see - although I wouldn’t rule out another money-spinning stint in London or Las Vegas.

Anything longer term than that and they would have to be a four-piece - this time minus Mel C.

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[goroos1994]

I love this band. However, i'm sick and tired of seeing a member leaving the group only after months.

[Ashleee:)]

i loved them back in the day but sporty was my least favourite, so i really dont care, but as sadi above, i cant be bothered with them anymore......

[goroos1994]

I agree, she was my least favourite. Posh and Baby Spice were my favourites.

[noahman]

NO.....................Dang you sporty spice

[Captain.Remy]

Finally, one has realized that she made the biggest mistake of her life. As much as I like Spice Girls, they shouldn't have been back.

[001steven]

Mel C ALWAYS puts a downer on things i mean her solo carrer hasnt been sucessfull since her EARLY solo days she should milk the SG for evry penny until the interests stop

[CassetteFinger]

There old anyway, there not succesful like they were 10 years ago. There all older now and should just settle down.

[Billy]

Originally posted by 001steven
Mel C ALWAYS puts a downer on things i mean her solo carrer hasnt been sucessfull since her EARLY solo days she should milk the SG for evry penny until the interests stop

Melanie C is the only sane one there. and solo career has been quite successful. I dont blame her for not wanting to do it, shows she isnt thinking of money.

[Xander]

Mel C is the only successful one to have a solo carer, she is right to cut it short, although a lot of fans will be dissapionted that they didn't get the chance. Victoria is only really in it for the publicity and the money.

[Shaun]

Originally posted by Xander
Mel C is the only successful one to have a solo carer, she is right to cut it short, although a lot of fans will be dissapionted that they didn't get the chance. Victoria is only really in it for the publicity and the money.

I think Emma B and Geri H had successful solo careers too, but I do agree that Mel C's was the best. But then again, she's the most talented, so it's not much of a surprise.

[Ross]

Mel C has an amazing solo career! I'm glad she put a stop to it.

[Nicky.]

I agree with the people who say good move for her career but she must be making a fortune now the band are bk together!

[FictitiousHouse]

Its strange that when Geri left the spice girls they kept going, but without Mel C today they have to split.

[KKBL]

Mel C is the only one whos has a good voice and the only one whos still selling albums.SG where great back in the day but its changed now there all fighting for the limelight i wont be suprised if two of the girls have a live catfight at one of the concerts.

[FictitiousHouse]

Originally posted by CathalOS
Mel C is the only one whos has a good voice and the only one whos still selling albums.SG where great back in the day but its changed now there all fighting for the limelight i wont be suprised if two of the girls have a live catfight at one of the concerts.

All that money they are making they dont deserve any of it

[001steven]

Mel C DOES have a great voice

[Xander]

I think mel c has got the best voice, geri and emma have got really good voices too, as for victoria <no comment>

[Pipergun]

I don't know about anyone else but regardless of whether they were good or bad, in it for the money or not, I think it's only right to honour a commitment that you've made.

Think of all the people in Argentina, South Africa, China etc. who've bought their tickets and will now not get to experience one of their shows. Despite the fact that I don't like them, it's a very shoddy thing to do and let down all their true fans.

If anything, it now seems much clearer to me that they were in it for the money, not for the "enjoyment" of the fans.

[Jackie]

Well that didn't take long.