'We love the drama!': Emma Bunton insists the Spice Girls 'can't stop laughing' about the furore over THAT Mel B and Geri Halliwell 'lesbian fling'
Their tour rehearsals were thrown into chaos when Mel B revealed she had enjoyed a lesbian fling with Geri Halliwell.
And Emma Bunton insisted the Spice Girls love the drama and 'can't stop laughing' about the furore over the 'lesbian fling' during an interview on Wednesday's episode of Lorraine.
Baby Spice, 43, candidly discussed the drama surrounding Scary and Ginger Spice, after Mel,43, claimed her and Geri had enjoyed a fling in the band's heyday.
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Popcorn, anyone? Emma Bunton insisted the Spice Girls love the drama and 'can't stop laughing' about the furore over the 'lesbian fling' during an interview on Wednesday's episode of Lorraine.
Ructions: Baby Spice, 43, candidly discussed the drama surrounding Scary and Ginger Spice, after Mel B,43, claimed her and Geri had enjoyed a fling in the band's heyday
She said: 'There's always a hoo-ha! We're in the studio and we're laughing, we love the drama. We're having a ball. We sit there having our lunch and reading it.
The band were surrounded in controversy after outspoken singer Mel claimed on a taping of Piers Morgan's Life Stories that she and Geri had a sexual fling which lasted for a whole year during the height of their fame in the 90s.
The tour was even in jeopardy at one point after Geri denied Mel B's claims in a statement and said she felt 'hurt' by the speculation, wanting to move on she added that she still loved all four of her bandmates and was looking forward to the tour.
The pair have since reunited at Spice Girls tour rehearsals with cheery pictures appearing to show any feud is water under the bridge.
Banter: She said: 'There's always a hoo-ha! We're in the studio and we're laughing, we love the drama. We're having a ball. We sit there having our lunch and reading it'
Spicing up tour rehearsals: The band were surrounded in controversy after outspoken singer Mel claimed on a taping of Piers Morgan's Life Stories that she and Geri had a sexual fling which lasted for a whole year during the height of their fame in the 90s
Discussing the eagerly anticipated world tour, which kicks off in June, marking the first time the Wannabe hitmakers have performed since 2012, she said: 'We're right in the middle of it - it's been so much fun, we were all a bit apprehensive the first day, what’s the choreography going to be like?
'We're loving it, we're learning some new dance steps. the kids have been doing as well.'
The tour will see four of the original quintet take to the stage 23 years on from their debut, with Victoria Beckham AKA Posh Spice not joining the reunion.
Emma revealed that VB, 45, will be taking in a performance, saying: 'Victoria says she's going to come. The studio is huge, I'm not sure she'll get down in time, we cant wait for her to see the show
Oh dear: The tour was even in jeopardy at one point after Geri denied Mel B's claims in a statement and said she felt 'hurt' by the speculation, wanting to move on she added that she still loved all four of her bandmates and was looking forward to the tour (1996)
Together again: The pair have since reunited at Spice Girls tour rehearsals with cheery pictures appearing to show any feud is water under the bridge
'I think we kind of knew it wouldn't happen again after the Olympics. But we feel really strong now as a four.'
The star said she cannot wait for the tour with fans telling her in the street that they are looking forward to the live shows.
She said: 'When I'm shopping, people shout - "see you in june!", from children to mums to grandparents, they're all coming along.
Friendship never ends: Emma revealed that VB, 45, will be taking in a performance, saying: 'Victoria says she's going to come. The studio is huge, I'm not sure she'll get down in time, we cant wait for her to see the show' (1997)
'I love it. i was lucky with Baby Spice, my kids love it, I get to go pink and have fun with it.
'I feel really content at the moment, I've got an amazing family, I'm back on tour with my besties.'
As well as the tour, the star has recently returned to solo music, recording new album My Happy Place with fiance Jade Jones and their kids Beau and Tate.
She said: 'It was so romantic, being in the studio and doing this video. We spent the day canoodling. It was a joy to work together
'It's been 21 years now. When we were singing the song, it was really special. He said, it's kind of renewed the romance, I was like - where did it go?
'The kids had a lot of input, they chose some of the songs, they sing on the album, they love it.
This album is great, I went back into the studio, I wrote some songs, I covered some songs
'My happy place is at home with my kids - so having them in the studio with me was lovely.'
Stylish; The star looked incredible for her TV appearance in a tartan miniskirt and duck egg blue jumper
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