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Posh Spice Recalls Geri Halliwell's Shock Exit from Spice Girls
22 Oct
Summary
- Victoria Beckham discusses Geri Halliwell's unexpected departure from the Spice Girls in 1998
- Beckham was pregnant with her first child, Brooklyn, during the group's final tour
- Spice Girls have reunited for performances, but Beckham has not participated
In a recent interview, Victoria Beckham, formerly known as Posh Spice, has opened up about the unexpected departure of Geri Halliwell from the iconic girl group Spice Girls in 1998. Beckham and the other Spice Girls - Emma Bunton, Melanie "Mel C" Chisholm, and Melanie "Mel B" Brown - were caught off guard when Halliwell abruptly left the group, with Beckham saying they "did not have any idea until she just didn't turn up."
The Spice Girls rose to immense fame after their start in 1994, redefining teen pop. However, Halliwell's exit in 1998 preceded the group's eventual split, with the remaining members continuing on as a four-person group until their indefinite hiatus in 2000. Beckham recalls that this period was also challenging for her personally, as she was pregnant with her and her then-boyfriend David Beckham's first child, Brooklyn, during the group's final tour.
Despite the Spice Girls' reunions for various performances over the years, Beckham has not participated, choosing to focus on her fashion design career. As of October 2025, the group remains active, though without their iconic Posh Spice member.
