Just when you thought it was all systems go on the Spice Girls reunion again, GEM have hit another bump in the road.
Victoria Beckham and Mel C have reportedly blocked Emma Bunton, Geri Horner and Mel B from launching a TV talent show to find their replacements.
News of such a show was first reported when the trio announced they would be reforming last year.
But The Sun has now claimed it will not happen as Sporty and Posh felt it will âdamage the Spice Girls brandâ.
A source told the paper: âUnfortunately, that wonât be happening now. Neither Victoria nor Mel C were on board with the idea and faced with an âus and themâ situation, it was dropped.â
Nine months after the girls first announced they would be doing something to celebrate their 20th anniversary, nothing has yet materialised - bar a leaked demo of a track called âSong For Herâ.
After Geri announced her pregnancy, it had been thought sheâd pulled out of the reunion, casting it in doubt.
However, earlier this month, a report claimed plans were back on, following Mel Bâs split from husband Stephen Belafonte.
Last year, Victoria admitted she wished her former bandmates well âas a new groupâ, but claimed it would be âa bit sadâ if they were to sing old Spice Girls songs on tour.
She told The Sunday Times Style magazine: âThey should sing their own material though, because what we did in the Spice Girls was so special. If they sang Spice Girls songs I think I might be a bit sad.â
It was later claimed she was ready to take legal action to stop the new-look trio from performing their biggest hits.