Mel B ties the knot in emotional cathedral wedding as she becomes Mrs McPhee – Spice Girl kisses new husband Rory on St Paul’s steps while only Baby Spice attends and £28k sky-high reception awaits at The Shard - suong

   

Mel B was every inch the blushing bride as she shared a kiss with new husband Rory McPhee after they married at St Paul's Cathedral in London on Saturday.

The Spice Girl, 50, who looked gorgeous a pearl-adorned white gown, flashed a radiant smile after becoming the new Mrs McPhee.

The newlyweds appeared blissfully happy and shared a sweet kiss for the gathered crowds as they joined their friends and family in leaving the historic venue after exchanging their vows.

Scary Spice ditched her famous leopard print and opted for a traditional white wedding at the cathedral which will be followed by a lavish £28,000 post nuptial celebration at The Shard.

Mel's gown featured a sheer illusion design adorned with white pearls and a ruched bodice, with the singer adding a flowing veil to her bridal look.

Meanwhile, groom Rory, 37, opted for traditional Scottish attire complete with a red and green tartan kilt.

Mel B was every inch the blushing bride as she shared a kiss with new husband Rory McPhee after they married at St Paul's Cathedral in London on Saturday
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Mel B was every inch the blushing bride as she shared a kiss with new husband Rory McPhee after they married at St Paul's Cathedral in London on Saturday

Then newlyweds had said I Do in front of their nearest and dearest at the dazzling ceremony
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Then newlyweds had said I Do in front of their nearest and dearest at the dazzling ceremony 

 
Friends and family gathered with the newlyweds to take pictures outside the iconic venue
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Friends and family gathered with the newlyweds to take pictures outside the iconic venue Emma Bunton, the only other Spice Girl in attendance - led the celebrity guests in leaving the venue after watching Mel walk down the aisle for the third time.

While fellow spices Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell and Melanie Chisholm were absent on the big day - Emma ensured she was there to support her friend.

Also in attendance was Mel's sister Danielle Brown, Daisy LoweKatherine Ryan and Gaby Roslin - who were dressed to impress for the ceremony.

Emma echoed her Baby Spice days as she earlier arrived for the wedding, donning a baby pink mini dress worn with platform heels and a matching fascinator.

She was accompanied by husband Jade Jones and their son Beau, 17, with both men looking dapper as they joined Emma for the ceremony. 

Meanwhile, Mel's children Phoenix Chi, Madison and Angel Iris were all smiles as they arrived to see their mother walk down the aisle. 

Phoenix, 26, looked lovely in a blue silk dress and coordinating fascinator, and was accompanied by partner AJ Anderson.

Sibling Angel, 18, who now identifies as a male, looked smart in a black suit, while sister Madison, 13, caught the eye in a bright pink dress and matching head piece.

Their aunt Danielle looked radiant in a blue floral mini dress as she headed into the cathedral with her children Mimi, Hendrix and Myla. 

Mel's gown featured a sheer illusion design adorned with white pearls and a ruched bodice, with the singer adding a flowing to her bridal look
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Mel's gown featured a sheer illusion design adorned with white pearls and a ruched bodice, with the singer adding a flowing to her bridal look

Mel looked incredible  in a pearl-adorned white gown as she arrived
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Mel looked incredible  in a pearl-adorned white gown as she arrived

The Spice Girl, who arrived in a white Bentley, flashed a radiant smile and adjusted her veil as she prepared to head inside to become Mrs McPhee
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Mel looked beautiful as she arrived at the cathedral
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The Spice Girl, who arrived in a white Bentley, flashed a radiant smile and adjusted her veil as she prepared to head inside to become Mrs McPhee

Groom Rory McPhee arrived ahead of Mel in traditional Scottish attire
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Groom Rory McPhee arrived ahead of Mel in traditional Scottish attire

Emma Bunton, the only other Spice Girl in attendance - led the celebrity guests arriving for the wedding as Scary Spice prepared to walk down the aisle for the third time
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Emma Bunton, the only other Spice Girl in attendance - led the celebrity guests arriving for the wedding as Scary Spice prepared to walk down the aisle for the third time 

 

Mel showed off her manicured nails and silver and pearl jewellery as she climbed out of the car
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Mel showed off her manicured nails and silver and pearl jewellery as she climbed out of the car

Mel's dress featured a cut-out back and flattering silhouette, complete with a long train
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The dress also featured buttons going all the way down the back
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Mel's dress featured a cut-out back and flattering silhouette, complete with a long train 

The singer placed her veil over her face as she prepared to marry her love
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The singer placed her veil over her face as she prepared to marry her love

Mel kept her natural curls for her wedding day look
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Mel kept her natural curls for her wedding day look

Mel was joined her loved ones as she entered St Paul's cathedral
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Mel was joined her loved ones as she entered St Paul's cathedral

A woman in blue helped Mel with her flowing train as she made her way inside
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A woman in blue helped Mel with her flowing train as she made her way inside 

She was seen being helped up the steps to the cathedral
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She was seen being helped up the steps to the cathedral

The bride rocked up to the wedding in a lavish white Bentley
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The bride rocked up to the wedding in a lavish white Bentley

Groom Rory flashed a nervous smile as he arrived for his big day
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Groom Rory flashed a nervous smile as he arrived for his big day

The groom looked smart in Scottish attire complete with a red and green tartan kilt
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The groom looked smart in Scottish attire complete with a red and green tartan kilt

Meanwhile, Mel's children Phoenix Chi, Madison and Angel Iris were all smiles as they arrived to see their mother walk down the aisle [Phoenix and Angel pictured with a friend]
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Meanwhile, Mel's children Phoenix Chi, Madison and Angel Iris were all smiles as they arrived to see their mother walk down the aisle [Phoenix and Angel pictured with a friend]

Phoenix, 26, looked lovely in a blue silk dress and coordinating fascinator, and was accompanied by partner AJ Anderson
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Phoenix, 26, looked lovely in a blue silk dress and coordinating fascinator, and was accompanied by partner AJ Anderson

Phoenix wowed in the slinky blue dress and white fascinator
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Phoenix wowed in the slinky blue dress and white fascinator

Sibling Angel, 18, who now identifies as a male, looked smart in a black suit, while sister Madison, 13, caught the eye in a bright pink dress and matching head piece
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Sibling Angel, 18, who now identifies as a male, looked smart in a black suit, while sister Madison, 13, caught the eye in a bright pink dress and matching head piece

Mel B's sister Danielle Brown led guests arriving at the  Spice Girls' St Paul's Cathedral wedding to Rory McPhee
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Mel B's sister Danielle Brown led guests arriving at the  Spice Girls' St Paul's Cathedral wedding to Rory McPhee

Danielle looked radiant in a blue floral mini dress as she headed into the cathedral with her children Mimi, Hendrix and Myla
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Danielle looked radiant in a blue floral mini dress as she headed into the cathedral with her children Mimi, Hendrix and Myla

Emma echoed her Baby Spice days as she donned a baby pink mini dress worn with platform heels and a matching fascinator
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Emma echoed her Baby Spice days as she donned a baby pink mini dress worn with platform heels and a matching fascinator

She was accompanied by husband Jade Jones and their son Beau, 17, with both men looking dapper as they joined Emma for the ceremony
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She was accompanied by husband Jade Jones and their son Beau, 17, with both men looking dapper as they joined Emma for the ceremony

Another notable guest was Mel's beloved Yorkshire Terrier Cookie, who is said to be the ring bearer for the ceremony. 

Gaby, 60, also looked incredible as she opted for a nude midi dress with a sheer overlay that she paired with a long pink coat. 

Fresh from their own recent wedding, newlyweds Daisy Lowe and husband Jordan Saul were all smiles as they attended.

Daisy opted for less-than-traditional wedding guest attire, donning a black lace dress complete with leopard print platform heels. 

Katherine Ryan meanwhile looked radiant in a ruffled pale blue gown as she held hands with husband Bobby Kootstra. 

The Spice Girls' former manager Simon Fuller looked cheerful as he arrived in a smart black suit. 

Leigh Francis dressed up in a navy pinstripe suit as he rocked up with wife Jill Carter, who looked radiant in a red animal print number.

While Angellica Bell looked gorgeous in a pale pink gown, complete with a fascinator and gold heels, as she arrived alongside a suited and booted Alan Carr.

Another notable guest was Mel's beloved Yorkshire Terrier Cookie, who is said to be the ring bearer for the ceremony [pictured being carried by a guest]
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Another notable guest was Mel's beloved Yorkshire Terrier Cookie, who is said to be the ring bearer for the ceremony [pictured being carried by a guest]

Gaby Roslin, 60, looked incredible as she opted for a nude midi dress with a sheer overlay that she paired with a long pink coat
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Gaby Roslin, 60, looked incredible as she opted for a nude midi dress with a sheer overlay that she paired with a long pink coat

Fresh from their own recent wedding, newlyweds Daisy Lowe and husband Jordan Saul were all smiles as they attended
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Fresh from their own recent wedding, newlyweds Daisy Lowe and husband Jordan Saul were all smiles as they attended

Daisy opted for less-than-traditional wedding guest attire, donning a black lace dress complete with leopard print platform heels
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Daisy opted for less-than-traditional wedding guest attire, donning a black lace dress complete with leopard print platform heels

Katherine Ryan looked radiant in a ruffled pale blue gown as she held hands with husband Bobby Kootstra
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Katherine Ryan looked radiant in a ruffled pale blue gown as she held hands with husband Bobby Kootstra

The Spice Girls' former manager Simon Fuller looked cheerful as he arrived
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The Spice Girls' former manager Simon Fuller looked cheerful as he arrived

Leigh Francis dressed up in a navy pinstripe suit as he rocked up with wife Jill Carter
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Leigh Francis dressed up in a navy pinstripe suit as he rocked up with wife Jill Carter

Angellica Bell looked gorgeous in a pale pink gown, complete with a fascinator and gold heels, as she arrived alongside a suited and booted Alan Carr
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Angellica Bell looked gorgeous in a pale pink gown, complete with a fascinator and gold heels, as she arrived alongside a suited and booted Alan Carr

Elsewhere, Cara Delevingne turned heads in an androgynous ensemble, opting for a black suit and tie complete with a netted straw hat and shades
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Elsewhere, Cara Delevingne turned heads in an androgynous ensemble, opting for a black suit and tie complete with a netted straw hat and shades

Elsewhere, Cara Delevingne turned heads in an androgynous ensemble, opting for a black suit and tie complete with a netted straw hat and shades. 

MailOnline understands that Simon Cowell won't be in attendance, despite RSPVing yes.

Earlier in the day, staff were seen organising the cathedral for the ceremony - which Mel has been given permission to wed in because she was awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to charitable causes and vulnerable women.

Giant bouquets of white flowers were seen being brought through the front doors ahead of the guests arriving. 

MailOnline understands that the nuptials will see Rory's brother Jordan act as best man, while pal James Steen will fill in as father of the bride in place of Mel's late father Martin Brown and walk her down the aisle. Mel's nieces will be flower girls. 

While there are expected to be several celebrities in attendance - the A list line up is looking somewhat depleted after MailOnline revealed that neither Victoria Beckham or Geri Halliwell will attend the 'do.

Sources say that Posh, 51, will be abroad, however, the fashion designer did share a gushing Instagram tribute to her pal ahead of the ceremony. 

Victoria had Mel, 50, on her mind as she took to Instagram to share a sweet black and white throwback of the pair with their bandmates. 

Mel and Rory will tie the knot three years after announcing their engagement
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Mel and Rory will tie the knot three years after announcing their engagement

Tom Allen [L] looked smart in a grey suit as he arrived for the ceremony
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Tom Allen [L] looked smart in a grey suit as he arrived for the ceremony

A bagpipe player was on hand in honour of Rory's Scottish roots
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A bagpipe player was on hand in honour of Rory's Scottish roots

Members of the wedding party looked excited as they arrived
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Members of the wedding party looked excited as they arrived

Guests dressed to impress on the big day
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Guests dressed to impress on the big day

Many arrivals scrubbed up well for the nuptials
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Many arrivals scrubbed up well for the nuptials

A number of well dressed guests were seen arriving for the ceremony
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A number of well dressed guests were seen arriving for the ceremony

Guests were all smiles as they arrived to watch Mel and Rory exchange their vows
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Guests were all smiles as they arrived to watch Mel and Rory exchange their vows

Preparations for Mel's wedding day begun earlier in the day as the staff put the finishing touches to decorating the cathedral
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Preparations for Mel's wedding day begun earlier in the day as the staff put the finishing touches to decorating the cathedral 

Staff were seen organising the cathedral for the ceremony - which Mel has been given permission to wed in because she was awarded an MBE in 2022
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Staff were seen organising the cathedral for the ceremony - which Mel has been given permission to wed in because she was awarded an MBE in 2022 

She captioned the snap: 'Congratulations @officalmelb @rorymcphee on your special day! I couldn't be more excited for you both and wish you a lifetime of happiness! kisses xx' 

Meanwhile Geri's no show is said to be down to hers and Mel's tempestuous relationship.

The two women went to war after Mel revealed during an interview on Piers Morgan's Life Stories that she had an intimate relationship with Geri when the band was starting out. 

Geri was deeply upset by the bombshell revelation in 2019, for which Mel has apparently never apologised. 

Mel confirmed she was tying the knot with Rory back in November 2022 after three years of dating after he got down on one knee with a £100k diamond ring. 

The singer has credited Rory for making her feel 'more confident than ever'.

The couple have known each other for years, with Rory having been a family friend and has worked as her hair stylist.

And Mel has ensured she pulled out all the stops to ensure her wedding to Rory is a picture perfect day, and after saying her vows, she'll throw a huge 'party in the sky' after hiring the Shard in London for the wedding reception. 

Mel ditched famous leopard print attire and said 'I Do' in a conventional white dress , after admitting she wants to feel 'regal and very proper' on her big day (pictured in 1997)
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Mel ditched famous leopard print attire and said 'I Do' in a conventional white dress , after admitting she wants to feel 'regal and very proper' on her big day (pictured in 1997)

The A list line up is looking somewhat depleted after MailOnline revealed that neither Victoria Beckham or Geri Halliwell will attend the 'do, while Melanie Chisholm will also be absent  (Spice Girls pictured in 1996)
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The A list line up is looking somewhat depleted after MailOnline revealed that neither Victoria Beckham or Geri Halliwell will attend the 'do, while Melanie Chisholm will also be absent  (Spice Girls pictured in 1996) 

Victoria reached out to Mel on her wedding day after it was revealed she won't be attending the ceremony because she is out of the country
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Victoria reached out to Mel on her wedding day after it was revealed she won't be attending the ceremony because she is out of the country

MailOnline understands that Simon Cowell [R] won't be in attendance, despite RSPVing yes, avoiding an awkward run-in with nemesis Simon Fuller [L]
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MailOnline understands that Simon Cowell [R] won't be in attendance, despite RSPVing yes, avoiding an awkward run-in with nemesis Simon Fuller [L]

The Spice Girl will be joined by her guests for a meal, drinks and dancing at the Shangri-La venue inside the building which boasts 95 floors and promises panoramic views over the capital.

There her friends and family will dance into the small hours as the 'party of the century' has been promised by the bride and groom.

One source involved in the wedding said: 'It is going to be huge, the Shard is the most fantastic venue with unforgettable views so it will make for the most memorable event.

'It is conveniently close to St Paul's too, it's third time lucky for Mel so she is going to go all out and celebrate. 

'The Shard says that brides and grooms can 'celebrate their special day in the clouds with enchanting London views, your special day will be as breathtaking as your love story' and that is exactly what Mel wants.' 

The Shard stands at 309.6 metres tall and has 95 floors, making it the tallest building in the UK and the fourth tallest in Europe and has in the past held many showbiz parties, including Sony Music's post BRITs bash. 

Mel has ensured she pulled out all the stops to ensure her wedding to Rory is a picture perfect day, and after saying her vows, she'll throw a huge 'party in the sky' after hiring the Shard
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Mel has ensured she pulled out all the stops to ensure her wedding to Rory is a picture perfect day, and after saying her vows, she'll throw a huge 'party in the sky' after hiring the Shard

The Shard stands at 309.6 metres tall and has 95 floors, making it the tallest building in the UK and the fourth tallest in Europe and has in the past held many showbiz parties
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The Shard stands at 309.6 metres tall and has 95 floors, making it the tallest building in the UK and the fourth tallest in Europe and has in the past held many showbiz parties

 

It is understood that Mel will bus her guests from St Paul's Cathedral to the Shard, which is at the southern foot of London Bridge on old Routemasters - similar to the one that was used in their movie Spice World, which was a modified vintage one.

Meanwhile, warring music managers Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller were due for an awkward reunion as they both planned to attend Mel's star-studded wedding.

Having twice locked horns through legal action, it is safe to say the two Simons are not the best of friends. 

However, the music industry titans avoided a run-in as Simon Cowell failed to attend.

Fuller, 65, is regarded as the most successful British music mogul of all time and managed The Spice Girls at their height – which drew deep jealousy from Cowell, also 65, who had turned the group down. 

The pair clashed when Pop Idol creator Fuller launched a £100million lawsuit against Cowell after he set up similarly formatted The X Factor

They reached a settlement but the battle erupted again in 2011 over producer credits.

Mel's first husband was Phoenix's father Jimmy Gulzar who she was married to between 1998 and 2000 (pictured 1999)
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Mel's first husband was Phoenix's father Jimmy Gulzar who she was married to between 1998 and 2000 (pictured 1999)

She was later married to Stephen Belafonte (pictured together 2016) before their acrimonious split
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She was later married to Stephen Belafonte (pictured together 2016) before their acrimonious split

It is the third time that Mel will say 'I do' after first marrying Dutch backing dancer Jimmy Gulzar in 1998. 

For her big day, Mel wore a Vegas showgirl-style feathered headdress with a white and gold dress.

And when she wed Stephen Belafonte in 2007, they eloped to Las Vegas before holding a vow renewal in Egypt the following year.

Mel and Stephen separated in 2016 when she accused him of emotional and physical abuse, which he has always denied.

Before their engagement, Mel revealed that Rory was a longtime friend of her cousin, actor Christian Cooke, and they met while they were at school together in the 1990s
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Before their engagement, Mel revealed that Rory was a longtime friend of her cousin, actor Christian Cooke, and they met while they were at school together in the 1990s

Rory also took Mel's late father Martin into consideration when planning his proposal, following his death in 2017 (Martin and Mel are pictured in 2001)
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Rory also took Mel's late father Martin into consideration when planning his proposal, following his death in 2017 (Martin and Mel are pictured in 2001)

His lawyers said that during the marriage they spent her £50million fortune.

Mel grew close to Rory after the breakdown of her marriage to Stephen. 

Last year, she said: 'He's a family friend, great hairdresser... when I went back to England, he would come over and give me hair treatments...

'And as he was nurturing my curls back, I guess he was nurturing my trust and belief in a relationship.'

Before their engagement, Mel revealed that Rory was a longtime friend of her cousin, actor Christian Cooke, and they met while they were at school together in the 1990s.

She has also shared that even before she and Rory began dating, he was a 'favourite' of her late father Martin, admitting last year he'd be 'so happy' to know that they are set to marry.

An insider also previously described Mel's fiance as 'normal, down-to-earth guy, with good morals', telling the Mail that he isn't interested in fame. 

Rory finally got his chance to pursue a connection with Mel following her split from husband Stephen Belafonte in 2017.

The star has openly shared how she's had to 'rebuild her trust' in men after her second marriage, having accused Stephen of emotional and physical abuse, which he denies.

Speaking on Elizabeth Day's How To Fail podcast last year, Mel said: 'He was my cousin's best friend so he was already part of my family, which meant there was already that foundation of trust, and safety, which when you leave an abusive relationship, you don't trust anyone, you don't even trust yourself, you don't even trust your own opinions, that can take years to build back up.'While the couple first began dating in 2018, it's thought Mel and Rory's relationship became more serious when she returned to the UK in 2019, following the Spice Girls' reunion tour.