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Mel C: BRITs row almost cost me Spice Girls spot
11 Jul
Summary
- Mel C had an argument with Victoria Beckham at the 1996 BRIT Awards.
- Her manager warned her she would be kicked out of the group.
- The incident led Mel C to become overly self-disciplined and controlling.
Melanie Chisholm, known as Mel C, shared a near-career-ending incident from the 1996 BRIT Awards. Five months before the Spice Girls' debut single 'Wannabe' was released, a drunken argument with Victoria Beckham occurred. Mel C recalled telling Beckham to 'f-off' as they were leaving the event.
The following morning, Mel C faced severe repercussions. Bandmates Geri Halliwell and Melanie Brown expressed disgust, and their manager summoned her for a meeting. She was explicitly told that any further misconduct would result in her expulsion from the group.
This stern warning instilled terror in Chisholm, fearing she had jeopardized her childhood dreams. She admitted to previously telling PEOPLE that this event led to extreme self-policing and control over her eating and exercise habits, negatively impacting her mental health.
