Writing an essay for LOVE magazine, Mel C suggested that the band should have went out on a high – and agreed that their final performance together was for London’s Olympic Ceremony in 2012.
“Didn’t we reach a peak with the Olympics? There’s a lot to be said for bowing out on a high note.
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“For me, the absolute pinnacle of my Spice existence was being watched by a billion people around the globe belting out Spice up Your Life on top of a black cab at the 2012 London Olympics. Anything less than the full line-up just didn’t feel like we’d be doing justice to the band or the fans.”
Although the 42-year-old admitted that she’ll be a “Spice Girl until I die”, she said reuniting this time just “didn’t feel quite right”.
“Look, I will be a Spice Girl until I die. But the continuous speculation on whether we will reform to celebrate 20 years of Wannabe has been particularly exhausting.
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“Don’t get me wrong – I totally get it. But is it a new rule that bands have to reform? Why can’t we just be remembered for our incredible achievements in the nineties.
“The hardest part for me was letting people down, the girls, the fans, civilisation?! Unfortunately something didn’t feel quite right and I had to follow my gut,” she added.