Geri Horner has had a challenging week, sources have disclosed, and she had no intention of attending her Spice Girl bandmate Mel B’s wedding after missing the high-profile ceremony.
Geri Horner had a “week from hell” and made it clear she wouldn’t be attending Mel B’s wedding. While Mel B tied the knot last weekend, Geri was noticeably absent. Ahead of the event, sources confirmed that Emma Bunton would attend with her husband, Jade Jones, but Mel C, Victoria Beckham, and Geri would not be present.
A source mentioned, “Victoria loves Mel but will be abroad, and Mel C is on tour in Sweden. They all have a lot of affection for Melanie.”
Mel B married her partner, Rory, in a glittering ceremony attended by a host of celebrities, including Alan Carr, Angelica Bell, and Katherine Ryan, among others. The wedding was a star-studded affair, making headlines for its glamorous guests and celebrations.
It’s been a difficult week for Geri, especially with her husband, Christian Horner, making a surprise exit from his role at Red Bull. In a heartfelt post, Christian shared his emotions, saying:
“After an incredible journey of 20 years together, it is with a heavy heart that today I say goodbye to the team I have absolutely loved. Every one of you, the amazing people at the factory, have been the heart and soul of everything that we have achieved. Win and lose, every step of the way, we have stood by each other as one and I will never forget that.
“It’s been a privilege being part of and leading this epic team and I am so proud of our collective accomplishments and you all. Thanks to the amazing partners and fans who enabled us to go racing. Your support has helped grow the team from its humble beginnings to an F1 powerhouse that laid claim to six Constructors Championships and eight Drivers’ Championships.”
A source revealed that Geri has had an incredibly tough week, especially with the passing of Christian’s ex-wife. “It’s been a really devastating time for the family, and Christian has been in a hole about Beverley,” the source told The Mirror. They also explained why Geri didn’t attend Mel B’s wedding, saying: “Geri was never going to go to Mel B’s wedding; it just wouldn’t have been fun for her and Christian to have gone when her and Mel haven’t always seen eye to eye.”
A source shared that it has truly been a “week from hell” for Geri’s family, with Beverley’s passing and Christian’s exit from Red Bull weighing heavily on them. However, Geri is reportedly relieved that the family’s struggles are now public, as it has been a difficult time behind closed doors.
Another insider revealed that while Geri is fully supporting her husband Christian, she is unhappy with the attention his departure from Red Bull is drawing. “Image means so much to Geri, and she knows people will link this to the leaked messages from last year, so it’s not easy for her,” the source said.