Mel B jokes she needs money from the Spice Girls reunion to pay for her divorce from Stephen Belafonte... but later insists she's 'quite rich'
It was recently revealed that the Spice Girls will earn £2.2 million each with highly-anticipated comeback tour.
And Mel B has joked that she needs the money the most out of her fellow girl band members, due to her costly divorce from Stephen Belafonte, reportedly worth £6.5million.
The 43-year-old singer joined Geri Horner, 46, Mel C, 44, and Emma Bunton, 42, on Heart Radio on Wednesday to discuss their upcoming reunion, which will see the group perform on a six-date UK tour next year.
![Poking fun: Mel B has joked that she needs money from the Spice Girls reunion to pay for her costly divorce from Stephen Belafonte, reportedly worth £6.5million (pictured in July 2016)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/07/11/5877784-6362535-Poking_fun_Mel_B_has_joked_that_she_needs_money_from_the_Spice_G-a-47_1541589038788.jpg)
Poking fun: Mel B has joked that she needs money from the Spice Girls reunion to pay for her costly divorce from Stephen Belafonte, reportedly worth £6.5million (pictured in July 2016)
Scary Spice filed for divorce from film producer Stephen, 43, after tying the knot in 2007.
Following months of bitter negotiations, the pair were ordered to set aside $1.1million ($550,000 each) once they sell their $8million mansion in order to pay back taxes they owe for 2016.
The former X Factor judge must also pay Stephen $5,000 a month in child support for their daughter Madison, seven.
![Exciting times ahead: The 43-year-old joined fellow members Geri Horner, 46, Mel C, 44, and Emma Bunton, 42, on Heart Radio on Wednesday to discuss their upcoming reunion](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/07/11/5877770-6362535-Exciting_times_ahead_The_43_year_old_joined_fellow_members_Geri_-a-46_1541589037978.jpg)
Exciting times ahead: The 43-year-old joined fellow members Geri Horner, 46, Mel C, 44, and Emma Bunton, 42, on Heart Radio on Wednesday to discuss their upcoming reunion
![They're back! On Monday, the Spice Girls (also Mel C, 44, Emma Bunton, 42, and Geri Horner, 46)confirmed that they're reuniting for a tour next summer, following months of relentless speculation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/07/11/5878764-6362535-They_re_back_On_Monday_the_Spice_Girls_also_Mel_C_44_Emma_Bunton-a-44_1541589037124.jpg)
They're back! On Monday, the Spice Girls (also Mel C, 44, Emma Bunton, 42, and Geri Horner, 46)confirmed that they're reuniting for a tour next summer, following months of relentless speculation
During the interview, host Jamie Theakston cheekily asked the band: 'Which Spice Girl needs the money the most?'
The I Want You Back hitmaker chimed in: 'Me cos I’m divorced! I actually don’t need the money I’m actually quite rich, I just really love these girls.'
On Monday, the Spice Girls confirmed that they're reuniting for a tour next summer, following months of relentless speculation – but they won't be joined by their bandmate Victoria Beckham.
![Split: Scary Spice and Stephen, 43, were recently ordered to set aside $1.1million ($550,000 each) once they sell their $8million mansion in order to pay back taxes they owe for 2016](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/07/11/5878826-6362535-Split_Scary_Spice_and_Stephen_43_were_recently_ordered_to_set_as-a-42_1541589037120.jpg)
Split: Scary Spice and Stephen, 43, were recently ordered to set aside $1.1million ($550,000 each) once they sell their $8million mansion in order to pay back taxes they owe for 2016
![Backtracking: 'I actually don¿t need the money I¿m actually quite rich, I just really love these girls', she later insisted](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/07/11/5878772-6362535-Backtracking_I_actually_don_t_need_the_money_I_m_actually_quite_-a-53_1541589039497.jpg)
Backtracking: 'I actually don’t need the money I’m actually quite rich, I just really love these girls', she later insisted
In a minute-long video, the stars announced their reunion in typically playful fashion – but cynical fans soon took to Twitter to accuse them of hitting the road because they 'need money'.
The foursome were originally expected to net £10million each from the tour however it has now been reported that they would earn £2.2million.
According to TMZ, they will each make nearly £418,000 per show. Although they could potentially bring in more cash should the shows spur on a possible world tour and rake in up to £5million each.
![Fierce: In a minute-long video, the stars announced their reunion in typically playful fashion](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/07/11/5878778-6362535-Fierce_In_a_minute_long_video_the_stars_announced_their_reunion_-a-49_1541589039175.jpg)
Fierce: In a minute-long video, the stars announced their reunion in typically playful fashion
![Staying out: The Spice Girls won't be joined by their bandmate Victoria Beckham for the six-date UK tour next summer](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/07/11/5878788-6362535-Staying_out_The_Spice_Girls_won_t_be_joined_by_their_bandmate_Vi-a-52_1541589039248.jpg)
Staying out: The Spice Girls won't be joined by their bandmate Victoria Beckham for the six-date UK tour next summer
Although fashion designer Victoria, 44, won't be joining the girls on tour, she still took time out to release a statement on the exciting announcement.
Taking to Instagram, she said: 'Being in the Spice Girls was a hugely important part of my life and I wish my girls so much love and fun as they go back on tour,' said the mother-of-four.
'I know they will put on an amazing show and the fantastic fans past and present are going to have a wonderful time!'
![Throwback: Although fashion designer Victoria, 44, won't be joining the girls on tour, she still took time out to release a statement on the exciting announcement (pictured together in 1997)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/07/11/5878784-6362535-Throwback_Although_fashion_designer_Victoria_44_won_t_be_joining-a-50_1541589039215.jpg)
Throwback: Although fashion designer Victoria, 44, won't be joining the girls on tour, she still took time out to release a statement on the exciting announcement (pictured together in 1997)
![Racking it in: The foursome were originally expected to net £10million each from the tour however it has now been reported that they would earn £2.2million](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/11/07/11/5878782-6362535-Racking_it_in_The_foursome_were_originally_expected_to_net_10mil-a-51_1541589039217.jpg)
Racking it in: The foursome were originally expected to net £10million each from the tour however it has now been reported that they would earn £2.2million
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