Mel B Shares Her Spice Girls Reunion Dreams and Love for Yorkshire In Latest Episode Of Routes
30/01/2025
n a heartfelt and candid new episode of Routes from LNER, host Clara Amfo sits down with one of the world’s most iconic figures, Melanie Brown—better known as Mel B or Scary Spice.
Known for her role as part of the groundbreaking Spice Girls, Mel reflects on everything from her early days in Leeds to the global success of the group, and how they paved the way for future generations of artists.
With her trademark honesty Mel shares personal insights into the Spice Girls’ incredible journey, including her enduring love for the band and her willingness to drop everything for a reunion.
“I would absolutely love to tour with the Spice Girls again,” she says. “If the opportunity came up, I’d be there in a heartbeat.”
As she recounts her childhood memories of camping holidays in Wales, Mel also opens up about her travels around the world and the places that hold a special place in her heart. Iceland and Thailand, in particular, stand out as two destinations that have left a lasting impact on her.
Mel also reflects on surviving an abusive relationship and the lasting effects. Despite the difficulties, Mel speaks powerfully about her healing journey, including how returning to rural Yorkshire and reconnecting with her roots has helped her find peace.
The episode also explores the powerful legacy of ‘girl power’ and the Spice Girls' impact on women’s empowerment and pop culture. Mel shares how the Spice Girls’ trailblazing success not only broke barriers in the music industry but also inspired future generations of artists to be unapologetically themselves.
“We didn’t just make music—we made a movement,” she says. “The Spice Girls proved that women can have fun, be strong, and change the world.”
This special episode of Routes from LNER offers listeners a rare glimpse into the life of one of pop culture’s most beloved figures.
Routes with Clara Amfo is a travel and lifestyle podcast from LNER, blending travel-inspired stories with unique insights from some of the most fascinating voices in music, culture, and entertainment.
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