'Can you hear alright at the back?' Spice Girls poke fun at previous technical problems at Manchester show... as birthday girl Mel B is serenaded by fans after revealing Geri Horner quit the band exactly 21-years ago
- Mel B celebrated her 44th birthday at the Spice Girls' Manchester show on Wednesday night
- The singer took time to remind the sold-out crowd at Etihad Stadium it was exactly 21 years to the day when Geri Horner left the band back in 1998
- The girls also poked fun at the ongoing technical problems which have plagued their previous tour dates
- Geri joked with the audience: 'Can you hear all right at the back?'
- It comes after fans demanded a refund after another 'disappointing' performance at Cardiff
- Posh Spice Victoria Beckham declined to take part in the string of performances, with the band continuing as a foursome
- The nationwide 13-date tour, which will see the band perform in Manchester, Coventry, Sunderland, Edinburgh, Bristol and London with supporting act Jess Glynne, will conclude on June 15
Mel B celebrated her 44th birthday as she took to the stage on Wednesday night for the Manchester leg of the Spice Girls' reunion tour.
The singer took time to remind the sold-out crowd at Etihad Stadium it was exactly 21 years to the day when Geri Horner left the band back in 1998, before scolding the 46-year-old, telling her: 'you better not leave tonight you f*****g b***h'.
During the show, the girls poked fun at the ongoing technical problems which have plagued their previous tour dates, with Geri joking with the audience: 'Can you hear all right at the back?'
![Birthday treat: Mel B was treated to a Scary Spice-inspired cake as she celebrated her 44th birthday with her bandmates Emma Bunton, 43, Geri Horner, 46, and Mel C, 45, onstage on Wednesday night for the Manchester leg of the Spice Girls' reunion tour](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/30/01/14127084-7084457-Birthday_treat_Mel_B_was_treated_to_a_Scary_Spice_inspired_cake_-a-8_1559175301323.jpg)
Birthday treat: Mel B was treated to a Scary Spice-inspired cake as she celebrated her 44th birthday with her bandmates Emma Bunton, 43, Geri Horner, 46, and Mel C, 45, onstage on Wednesday night for the Manchester leg of the Spice Girls' reunion tour
Geri's joke comes after fans demanded a refund after another 'disappointing' performance at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in Wales on Monday evening due to the poor sound quality.
However, fans said they could hear the Spice Girls sing their medley of greatest hits with 'crystal clear clarity' as many took to Twitter to praise the band members; Emma Bunton, 43, Geri, Mel, and Mel C, 45, on their impressive vocals.
One wrote: 'Absolutely smashed it tonight no sound issues at all, they sounded incredible and it was an amazing show! Wish I could go again! Loved every second!'
![Funny: The singer took time to remind the sold-out crowd at Etihad Stadium it was exactly 21 years to the day when Geri Horner left the band back in 1998, before scolding the 46-year-old, telling her: 'you better not leave tonight you f*****g b***h'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/29/23/14122866-7084457-image-a-25_1559168307154.jpg)
Funny: The singer took time to remind the sold-out crowd at Etihad Stadium it was exactly 21 years to the day when Geri Horner left the band back in 1998, before scolding the 46-year-old, telling her: 'you better not leave tonight you f*****g b***h'
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![Pleased: Attendees expressed their delight over their show-stopping performance, with some even brushing aside the raining conditions, claiming the weather 'didn't dampen anything'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/30/09/14127086-7084457-Pleased_Attendees_expressed_their_delight_over_their_show_stoppi-a-3_1559206034425.jpg)
Pleased: Attendees expressed their delight over their show-stopping performance, with some even brushing aside the raining conditions, claiming the weather 'didn't dampen anything'
Another added: 'There have been reports of sound problems at previous shows but I can hear them crystal clear and they're singing and rapping live.'
A third chimed: 'The girls harmonies are tight, we are LIVING'.
The iconic group kicked off their reunion tour for their first performance in seven years at Dublin's Croke Park on Friday, which was met with mixed reviews.
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![Rave reviews: Fans said they could hear the Spice Girls sing their medley of greatest hits with 'crystal clear clarity' as many took to the microblogging site to praise the band members on their impressive vocals](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/30/09/14122354-7084457-Rave_reviews_Fans_said_they_could_hear_the_Spice_Girls_sing_thei-a-5_1559206034436.jpg)
Rave reviews: Fans said they could hear the Spice Girls sing their medley of greatest hits with 'crystal clear clarity' as many took to the microblogging site to praise the band members on their impressive vocals
Following their first performance, Scary Spice Mel was the only member to address the backlash on social media, where she pledged to improve the sound quality for the next shows.
But when they hit Cardiff, fans took to Twitter to express their frustration over the reoccurring sound issues, demanding refunds.
Trying to make light of the dire situation Geri joked if the audience 'could hear at the back' and after a 'resounding yes', the show soon got well under way.
Storming the stadium in their iconic eye-catching ensembles, which saw the group change a whopping six times, the Spice Girls showcased their vocal prowess as they captivated the crowd with their chart-topping hit singles, including 2 Become 1, Wannabe and Say You'll Be There.
![Face-on: Following their first performance, Scary Spice Mel was the only member to address the backlash on social media, where she pledged to improve the sound quality for the next shows](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190678-7084457-image-a-9_1559298005948.jpg)
Face-on: Following their first performance, Scary Spice Mel was the only member to address the backlash on social media, where she pledged to improve the sound quality for the next shows
![Joker: Trying to make light of the dire situation Geri joked if the audience 'could hear at the back' and after a 'resounding yes', the show soon got well under way](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190712-7084457-image-a-10_1559298056296.jpg)
Joker: Trying to make light of the dire situation Geri joked if the audience 'could hear at the back' and after a 'resounding yes', the show soon got well under way
![Sensational: Storming the stadium in their iconic eye-catching ensembles, which saw the group change a whopping six times, the Spice Girls showcased their vocal prowess](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190664-7084457-image-a-12_1559298113159.jpg)
Sensational: Storming the stadium in their iconic eye-catching ensembles, which saw the group change a whopping six times, the Spice Girls showcased their vocal prowess
![Sing it! They captivated the crowd with their chart-topping hit singles, including 2 Become 1 and Say You'll Be There](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190646-7084457-image-a-15_1559298144579.jpg)
Sing it! They captivated the crowd with their chart-topping hit singles, including 2 Become 1 and Say You'll Be There
![Fun times: The ladies didn't let the rain dampen their spirits, as they took to the stage armed with clear umbrellas](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190694-7084457-image-a-33_1559298458826.jpg)
Fun times: The ladies didn't let the rain dampen their spirits, as they took to the stage armed with clear umbrellas
![Energetic: Mel B stormed across the stage, entertaining the crowds with her endless energy levels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190670-7084457-image-a-36_1559298497910.jpg)
Energetic: Mel B stormed across the stage, entertaining the crowds with her endless energy levels
During the 90s extravaganza, the Loose Women panellist was presented with a cake on stage to mark her birthday and couldn't resist the opportunity to remind Geri how she walked out on the band.
One audience member took to Twitter, saying Mel told the crowd: 'She left on my birthday and it's my birthday today. You better not leave tonight you f*****g b***h', to which Geri pretended to wipe a tear from her face.
The girls were then said to have had a play fight over the cake, with Mel later grumbling to the audience that Geri had broken her costume.
Back in 1998, Halliwell announced she had left the Spice Girls due to depression and differences between the group.
![Bombshell: Back in 1998, Halliwell announced she had left the Spice Girls due to depression and differences between the group](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/29/23/13700812-7084457-Bombshell_The_tour_was_also_rocked_by_Mel_B_s_admission_that_she-a-32_1559170544668.jpg)
Bombshell: Back in 1998, Halliwell announced she had left the Spice Girls due to depression and differences between the group
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Celebrations: During the 90s extravaganza, the Loose Women panellist was presented with a cake on stage to mark her birthday and couldn't resist the opportunity to remind Geri how she walked out on the band
![Dramatic: One audience member took to Twitter, saying Mel told the crowd: 'She left on my birthday and it's my birthday today. You better not leave tonight you f*****g b***h', to which Geri pretended to wipe a tear from her face](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190666-7084457-image-a-6_1559297910308.jpg)
Dramatic: One audience member took to Twitter, saying Mel told the crowd: 'She left on my birthday and it's my birthday today. You better not leave tonight you f*****g b***h', to which Geri pretended to wipe a tear from her face
![Delighted: Mel B looked overwhelmed with emotion as she indulged in some birthday cake](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190650-7084457-image-a-4_1559297859146.jpg)
Delighted: Mel B looked overwhelmed with emotion as she indulged in some birthday cake
![Raunchy: Mel B didn't hold back when it came to the raunchiness of her dance moves](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190704-7084457-image-a-30_1559298364164.jpg)
Raunchy: Mel B didn't hold back when it came to the raunchiness of her dance moves
The first official confirmation was an announcement to the media by her solicitor on 31 May.
Her action aroused controversy and heartbreak, throwing the group into chaos as they were due to embark on a North American tour, which they eventually completed without her.
Now 21-years on, the girls have rebuilt their friendship and led Mel's birthday tributes on Instagram.
The songstress took to Instagram to share a shot of the Leeds native performing on stage during their reunion tour, after endless reports that the pair had fallen out over Mel's claims that they had a lesbian romp years earlier.
The flame-haired singer posted a shot of the Mel B dressed in a head-turning gold jumpsuit with sheer panelling and crystal embroidery mid performance with the words 'Happy Birthday Melanie' written across it.
![Restrained: Emma kept her performance much more PC as she teetered on heels whilst surrounded by dancers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190706-7084457-image-a-49_1559298746031.jpg)
Restrained: Emma kept her performance much more PC as she teetered on heels whilst surrounded by dancers
![Beauty: Emma dazzled in a range of colourful frocks throughout the evening, showcasing her girly sense of style with each](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190690-7084457-image-m-27_1559298253584.jpg)
![Beauty: Emma dazzled in a range of colourful frocks throughout the evening, showcasing her girly sense of style with each](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190696-7084457-image-a-22_1559298223581.jpg)
Beauty: Emma dazzled in a range of colourful frocks throughout the evening, showcasing her girly sense of style with each
![Keeping it classy: Geri showcased her newly-found 'posh' side in elegant dresses](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190700-7084457-image-a-31_1559298411233.jpg)
Keeping it classy: Geri showcased her newly-found 'posh' side in elegant dresses
![Fierce: Sporty Spice displayed her enviably chiselled abs in eye-catching ensembles](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190668-7084457-image-a-38_1559298505807.jpg)
Fierce: Sporty Spice displayed her enviably chiselled abs in eye-catching ensembles
![Beaming: Mel B and Mel C couldn't hide their delight as they strolled through the backstage area](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190708-7084457-image-a-25_1559298245434.jpg)
Beaming: Mel B and Mel C couldn't hide their delight as they strolled through the backstage area
Captioning the shot, Geri wrote: 'Happy Birthday Melanie! Have an amazing day x' alongside two emojis.
Not the only band member to acknowledge her milestone, Mel C, shared a similar shot of the America's Got Talent judge rocking out on stage dressed in an edgy two-piece and gold thigh-high boots while proclaiming her 'love' for the star.
The I Turn To You singer penned: 'Happy Birthday to this absolute power house @officialmelb Love you Scary. So happy to be sharing the stage with you on this special day #spicingupmanchester #birthdaygal #northerners'.
While Emma Bunton posted a picture of herself hand-in-hand with Mel B dressed in their ethereal-looking stage costumes.
The group are in the midst of their UK and Ireland reunion tour, they will also be taking Sunderland, Edinburgh and Bristol before arriving to London's Wembley Stadium.
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Viva Forever! The group are in the midst of their UK and Ireland reunion tour, t hey will also be taking Sunderland, Edinburgh and Bristol before arriving to London's Wembley Stadium
![Incredible! The Spice Girls performed to a packed-out stadium in Manchester](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/31/11/14190658-7084457-image-a-48_1559298684795.jpg)
Incredible! The Spice Girls performed to a packed-out stadium in Manchester
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