Spice Girls' Mel B and Geri Halliwell Reconcile After Years of Tension Mel B and Geri Halliwell have put their differences aside as they celebrated the latter's 54th birthday. The tension between the two ladies can be traced back to the Nineties when Geri announced her departure from the group in May 1998. The feud escalated in 2019 when Mel B revealed on Piers Morgan's Life Stories that she and Geri had a one-night lesbian encounter during the band's Nineties heyday. The Spice Girls' Mel B and Geri Halliwell have put their differences aside as they celebrated the latter's 54th birthday. Mel B wished Geri a happy birthday on Instagram with a heartfelt message and throwback pictures of them throughout the years. This comes a month after Geri blocked Mel B on social media amid the band's 30th anniversary of their debut single Wannabe. The tension between the two ladies can be traced back to the Nineties when Geri announced her departure from the group in May 1998. Mel B was particularly hurt by the decision as it was made on her birthday and without prior notice.The feud escalated in 2019 when Mel B revealed on Piers Morgan's Life Stories that she and Geri had a one-night lesbian encounter during the band's Nineties heyday. Geri responded with a statement denying the claims, and Mel B was later slammed for using 'lesbianism as a PR strategy' ahead of their reunion tour. The two have also reportedly squabbled in recent years over Geri's new 'la-di-da' image, which tends to rub Mel up the wrong way.Despite their differences, the Spice Girls' fans are eager to see the bandmates reunite and go on tour. Mel C, another Spice Girl, reflected on the tension between Mel B and Geri in a recent interview, stating that their fallout would affect the entire group due to their outspoken nature. The Spice Girls' legacy continues to inspire fans worldwide, and it's clear that the ladies who championed Girl Power still hold a special place in the hearts of their fans