Mel B turns 50 but two Spice Girls notably absent from celebration

In Leeds, England, Mel B, famously known as Scary Spice, celebrated her 50th birthday in style with a vibrant leopard-print themed party on May 31, 2025. Among the guests were her Spice Girls bandmates, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm, who embraced the dress theme for the occasion. Emma donned a leopard-print minidress, while Mel C opted for a sporty look with trainers. The event took place at Habbibi, a bar in the city center, where attendees were encouraged to wear leopard print, reflecting Mel B's well-known affection for the pattern throughout her career. Besides her bandmates, Mel B's fiancé Rory McPhee, her sister Danielle Brown, and comedian Leigh Francis, known as Keith Lemon, also attended. However, the absence of two original members, Geri Horner and Victoria Beckham, raised eyebrows among fans. Insiders mentioned that Beckham had prior commitments, while Horner reportedly declined the invitation. Despite their physical absence, both singers extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Mel B via social media, sharing nostalgic photographs and sweet messages. This reunion of the Spice Girls added excitement to the event as it marked a rare occasion with some members coming together, especially since they have not performed together as a whole since the 2012 London Olympics, with a previous reunion in 2019 lacking Beckham. Following the celebration, fans expressed their disappointment over the absent members, sparking conversations on social media about their relationships within the group. Insiders have also shared that the five members maintain a group chat, indicating ongoing communication amidst rumors of potential tensions.