Jess Glynne, 29, returns to the stage amid rumours she 'grew close to Mel B, 44' during Spice Girls tour... as she performs for first time since Isle of Wight festival no show
She's been embroiled in romance rumors with fellow singer Mel B, 44, after the pair reportedly 'grew close' during the Spice Girls reunion tour.
And amid the furore surrounding her love life, Jess Glynne returned to the stage as she performed at Forest Live in Delamere Forest, Cheshire on Sunday.
The chart topper, 29, donned an eye-catching ensemble as she belted out her hits during her first performance since cancelling her Isle of Wight festival performance just 10 minutes before she was due on stage.
![Back to the stage: Amid the furore surrounding her and Mel B, 44, Jess Glynne, 29, returned to the stage as she performed at Forest Live in Delamere Forest, Cheshire on Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/01/15164800-7173459-image-a-43_1561337228785.jpg)
Back to the stage: Amid the furore surrounding her and Mel B, 44, Jess Glynne, 29, returned to the stage as she performed at Forest Live in Delamere Forest, Cheshire on Sunday
Jess rocked a white shirt emblazoned with several motifs, with the garment worn over a nude jumper with a black moon pattern.
She added faded, black jeans with a white pattern to her look and added height to her frame with chunky white boots.
Showcasing her unique sense of fashion, the singer also rocked half-moon glasses and sparkly, silver drop earrings.
She swept her auburn tresses into a tight bun and accentuated her features with a rich palette of make-up including a bold, red lip.
![Headlines: Jess has been embroiled in romance rumors with fellow singer Mel B after the pair reportedly 'grew close' during the Spice Girls reunion tour](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/01/15164802-7173459-image-a-45_1561337238251.jpg)
Headlines: Jess has been embroiled in romance rumors with fellow singer Mel B after the pair reportedly 'grew close' during the Spice Girls reunion tour
![What romance? The chart topper donned an eye-catching ensemble as she belted out her hits and put the Mel B speculation behind her](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/01/15164798-7173459-image-a-46_1561337242336.jpg)
What romance? The chart topper donned an eye-catching ensemble as she belted out her hits and put the Mel B speculation behind her
Jess looked in her element as she confidently worked the stage at the annual music event.
Her performance comes as Spice Girls star Mel has reportedly sparked romance rumours with the band's support act Jess following their recent reunion tour.
The Sun claim tour insiders grew suspicious of the duo as they reportedly became increasingly close and were 'on the same wavelength despite their 15 year age gap', yet Mel has 'remained adamant' things were just platonic.
The Real Love hitmaker is said to have partied into the wee hours with the Wannabe songstress, in news that comes just a week after she pulled out of the Isle of Wight festival for anxiety despite being seen living it up with the Spice Girls till 7am.
![Quirky: Jess rocked a white shirt emblazoned with several motifs, with the garment worn over a nude jumper with a black moon pattern](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/01/15164808-7173459-image-a-47_1561337248169.jpg)
Quirky: Jess rocked a white shirt emblazoned with several motifs, with the garment worn over a nude jumper with a black moon pattern
![Performance: Jess looked in her element as she confidently worked the stage at the annual music event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/24/01/15164812-7173459-image-a-49_1561337261572.jpg)
Performance: Jess looked in her element as she confidently worked the stage at the annual music event
![Oh! Spice Girls star Mel reportedly sparked romance rumours with the band's support act Jess following their recent reunion tour](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/23/01/15134318-7171137-image-a-49_1561249667543.jpg)
Oh! Spice Girls star Mel reportedly sparked romance rumours with the band's support act Jess following their recent reunion tour
Jess spoke last year about her reluctance to 'put herself in a box' in regards to her sexuality yet admitted she has enjoyed relationships with men and women.
Mel meanwhile sparked controversy ahead of the launch of the tour in May, when she alleged to have enjoyed a lesbian romp with her Spice Girls bandmate Geri Horner in the group's heyday however Geri denied the claims.
Now further scandal is surrounding the ladies, this time including the new addition to their entourage following the tour which ran from May to June.
Speaking of the rumoured romance, insiders claimed: 'Jess was a huge Spice Girls fan and pretty infatuated with Mel. So it was a bucket-list moment when she was asked to support the group...
![Nope: The Sun claim tour insiders grew suspicious of the duo as they reportedly became increasingly close and were 'on the same wavelength despite their 15 year age gap'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/23/01/15134294-7171137-image-a-50_1561249730796.jpg)
Nope: The Sun claim tour insiders grew suspicious of the duo as they reportedly became increasingly close and were 'on the same wavelength despite their 15 year age gap'
![Cheeky Spice: Mel alleged to have enjoyed a lesbian romp with her Spice Girls bandmate Geri Horner (centre with Jess and Adele) in the group's heyday however Geri denied the claims](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/23/01/15134312-7171137-image-a-55_1561249874753.jpg)
Cheeky Spice: Mel alleged to have enjoyed a lesbian romp with her Spice Girls bandmate Geri Horner (centre with Jess and Adele) in the group's heyday however Geri denied the claims
'After they performed the gig in Manchester last month, Jess ended up partying with Mel in her dressing room until 7am. They became so close while on tour that there were whispers behind the scenes that they were having a secret romance.
'But Mel is adamant they’re just pals. Although there are 15 years between them Mel and Jess discovered they were on a very similar wavelength. Both of them are straight-talking, and of course Mel enjoyed having her ego stroked by Jess'.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Jess and Mel for comment.
![Oh my: 'But Mel is adamant they¿re just pals. Although there are 15 years between them Mel and Jess discovered they were on a very similar wavelength'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/23/01/15134304-7171137-image-a-51_1561249751216.jpg)
Oh my: 'But Mel is adamant they’re just pals. Although there are 15 years between them Mel and Jess discovered they were on a very similar wavelength'
Jess' first discussion of her sexuality in the public was in 2015, when she told ES Magazine: 'I was actually broken-hearted. She just f***ed me over. It was the first girl I'd ever fallen in love with. I've never said that to anyone.
'It was a relationship that was so new to me. Someone I met working.'
The news comes after the head of the Isle of Wight Festival slammed Jess' 'shocking behaviour' after she failed to take to the stage for her scheduled performance last Sunday night.
![Pain: Jess' first discussion of her sexuality in the public was in 2015, when she told ES Magazine: 'I was actually broken-hearted. She just f***ed me over. It was the first girl I'd ever fallen in love with. I've never said that to anyone](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/23/01/15134298-7171137-image-m-53_1561249757188.jpg)
Pain: Jess' first discussion of her sexuality in the public was in 2015, when she told ES Magazine: 'I was actually broken-hearted. She just f***ed me over. It was the first girl I'd ever fallen in love with. I've never said that to anyone
The I'll Be There hitmaker pulled out of the show hosted at Seaclose Park, Newport, on Sunday 10 minutes before she was due to perform due to 'physical exhaustion'.
Festival boss John Giddings criticised the singer as he asserted she would never be booked to play at the music festival again.
He told The Mirror: 'She will never be booked to play the Isle of Wight again. It shows no regards for people that bought a ticket...
'It’s so sad that an artist would do that to their fans. She’s let them down.'
![Hmm.. Now further scandal is surrounding the ladies, this time including the new addition to their entourage following the tour which ran from May to June](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/23/01/15134308-7171137-image-a-56_1561250117340.jpg)
Hmm.. Now further scandal is surrounding the ladies, this time including the new addition to their entourage following the tour which ran from May to June
Jess had been supporting the Spice Girls on their hotly-anticipated comeback tour at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
The Hold My Hand hitmaker was said to have stayed on to party among the star-studded crowd backstage, which included the likes of Adele.
A source speaking to The Mirror claims Jess was spotted leaving Wembley at 5am with Spice Girls star Mel B and a group of friends before they allegedly continued the party until 7am at their hotel.
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