Mel B has revealed that the Spice Girls are supporting her bandmate Geri after her husband Christian Horner was accused of inappropriate behavior.
Former racing driver Christian, 50, is currently under investigation over allegations that he sent “sexually suggestive” text messages to an employee of his Red Bull F1 team – allegations which he has vehemently denied.
51-year-old Geri is said to have been “devastated” by the scandal. A source told Web she felt unable to get in touch with her bandmates – and even went so far as to unfollow all of the Beckhams on social media.
She also deleted Red Bull star Max Verstappen, but later appeared to change her mind when she re-followed David, Victoria and Max some time later.
Now Mel B insists the girls have contacted Geri and is asking Victoria for support, with Posh “supporting them in every way possible”.
Mel B has revealed the Spice Girls are supporting her bandmate Geri after her husband Christian Horner was accused of inappropriate behavior (pictured in 2018)
Former racing driver Christian is currently under investigation over allegations that he sent “sexually suggestive” text messages to an employee of his Red Bull F1 team (pictured with Geri in May 2023).
Speaking to The Sun on Saturday, Scary Spice said: “We have a WhatsApp group and we have been sending messages.”
It was also revealed that Geri was reaching out to Victoria for support as she had previously helped the designer with her own marital problems.
A source told OK! Magazine: “They always got along well and were there for each other in difficult times.”
“When Geri had a somewhat turbulent relationship with some of the other Spice Girls, Victoria supported her and helped her through. That's how it is now, Victoria wants to support Geri in every way possible.
“Victoria and David had some really deep moments together as a couple and Geri was there for them.”
It comes just days after Geri unfollowed her Spice Girls bandmate Victoria – as well as David and Brooklyn Beckham – as the fallout from the scandal turned toxic.
At the time, a source told Web: “There have been hundreds of arguments between Geri and Mel B over the years, not least when Mel leaked that she and Geri had slept together a few years ago.”
“But Geri has never had a problem with the Beckhams before.”
Geri was said to be “devastated” when a source told Web that she had felt unable to get in touch with her bandmates – even as she unfollowed all of the Beckhams on social media (pictured with Victoria in 2012).
Now Mel B has insisted the girls have been in touch with Geri while “Victoria wants to support them in any way she can” (Mel pictured in November)
It was also revealed that Geri was reaching out to Victoria for support as she had previously helped the designer with her own marital problems (pictured in 2018).
It comes just days after Geri unfollowed her Spice Girls bandmate Victoria – as well as David and Brooklyn Beckham – as the fallout from the scandal turned toxic
They continued: “You get different accounts from different people about what's going on, but at the end of the day she seems to be taking Christian's issues very seriously.”
“All the girls reached out to her, but she didn't feel able to engage with them.” She's devastated and may feel the Beckhams could have given her – and Christian – more public support. “
It hinted at extraordinary power struggles, with F1 insiders saying the current allegations, which relate to alleged bullying and “inappropriate behavior” of a colleague, appeared to be part of a “power struggle” within the team.
While Christian denies the claims, Dutch newspaper De Telegraph claimed to have seen messages at the center of the investigation and claimed they were “sexually oriented”.
When the news broke on February 6, it simply said that he had been accused of “incredibly controlling behavior” by a colleague. He strenuously denied this and appeared relaxed at a media event when he said he had a “very supportive wife” in former Spice Girl Geri who was by his side.
Two weeks later, De Telegraaf reported that Horner had allegedly sent sexual messages to the employee “over a long period of time.”
After the woman filed a complaint last December, the messages will be saved and presented as evidence to the outside attorney who led the investigation.
The Dutch newspaper also claimed that Horner's lawyers had tried to settle the case with a payment – and that senior Red Bull management were aware of his offer.
The source of the leak has caused a stir: Red Bull's star driver Max Verstappen is Dutch, as is his influential father Jos.
Their nationality was enough to spark rumors – perhaps completely unfounded – about a connection between the Verstappens, the Dutch newspaper that leaked the allegations, and Horner's “unfairly treated” colleague.
It is perhaps unfortunate that Geri Verstappen “unfollowed” Instagram shortly after the De Telegraaf story was published.
After the unfollowing became public, Geri Verstappen and David and Victoria quickly followed again. It's not clear what the Beckhams did to be drawn into the scandal.
Geri's publicist claimed – despite screenshots that appear to show the opposite – that it was “wrong” to say that Geri had unfollowed someone.
A friend told the Mail: “Geri has worked very hard to get this marriage – there's no way she's giving it up.” She always said she was determined to find her prince and she felt she was had done with Christian.'
She has built an idyllic country life with her husband and children on their property in the Cotswolds.
Sources say Geri was “flattened” by the scandal – particularly because the alleged recipient was a colleague she knew well – and by the nature of the messages
However, sources say Geri was “flattened” by the scandal – particularly because the alleged recipient was a colleague she knew well – and by the nature of the messages.
A friend added this week: “Geri is devastated and is having trouble eating and sleeping.” Her family and fellow Spice Girls are worried about her.
“I heard that Christian is trying to encourage her to stay positive, but she's stayed down in the same way she did after she left the Spice Girls. 'She doesn't talk to anyone.'
The source believes that Geri may skip the trip to Bahrain for the Grand Prix as she cannot face the test.
Christian declined Thursday to comment on the investigation into his alleged “inappropriate behavior” but said he hoped there would be a resolution “as quickly as possible.”
During the investigation launched earlier this month, Horner carried out his Red Bull team instructions as usual in Bahrain.
During the press conference at the F1 test, Horner said he could not speak about the ongoing investigation as he was “part of it” but said the “process is ongoing”.
Horner, who did not want to elaborate, concluded by saying he hoped a solution could be found as quickly as possible.
The 50-year-old said: “There is a process underway and since I am part of it, I cannot say anything about it.” “We hope that there will be a solution as quickly as possible.”
Christian declined Thursday to comment on the investigation into his alleged “inappropriate behavior” but said he hoped there would be a resolution “as soon as possible.”
During Thursday's press conference in Bahrain, Horner said he was unable to talk about the ongoing investigation as he was “part of it,” but said the “process is ongoing.”
Horner (right) strongly denies the claims and his wife Geri Horner (left), formerly Halliwell, is standing by him in his fight for his reputation
The allegations against Horner have overshadowed the lead-up to the 2024 F1 season – which got off to an inauspicious start today when the morning session was abandoned after Lewis Hamilton crashed into a drain cover.
Horner strongly denies the claims and his wife Geri, formerly Halliwell, is standing by him in his fight for his reputation.
Mail Sport understands a decision on the investigation can be made by the end of the week.