Mel B looks unrecognisable in her latest snap as fans accuse her of bleaching
Spice Girls' Mel B has shut down speculation that she's bleached her skin following her latest Instagram upload.
The 42-year-old singer posted a photo of herself looking through her Spice Girls Shrine in a bikini, however lots of people couldn't help but notice how pale she appears in the photo.
She wrote alongside the image: "Yes this is my spice shrine😜yes I’m in a bikini🦄yes I’m 42😝and yes all my bling is @icelinkofficial 🌈 #nowornever #loveyourbody #noyourworth #standproud #spicememories #powerof5 [sic]"
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Ferne McCann and Arthur Collins
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Gemma Collins and Stephen Mortimer
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Kerry Katona and George Kay
Kerry and George have had a tumultuous relationship, and although they called it quits in 2015, the couple decided to rekindle their relationship in August 2016.However, during the time of their marriage breakdown George was allegedly detained for assault and unlawful possession of a taser. He also previously served a three-year prison sentence for blackmail.
Mel B and Stephen Belafonte
Earlier this year, Mel B filed for divorce from her husband of ten years, Stephen Belafonte. The couple share 5-year-old daughter, Madison, but in the leaked papers Mel cites irreconcilable differences as grounds for divorce.Since then, it has come to light that Mel made many allegations against the film producer, including that he was reportedly physically and verbally abusive throughout their marriage.
Lauren Goodger and Joey Morrison
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Steph Davis and Jeremy McConnell
Steph and Jeremy had an on-off relationship for the best part of 2016 after meeting in the Celebrity Big Brother house.When Steph announced she was pregnant, Jeremy refused to believe he was the father and throughout the pregnancy she was determined to raise her baby on her own.However, when Caben-Albi was born Jeremy stepped up and appeared to be trying to make up for lost time. The couple reunited, but shortly afterwards reports swirled that Jeremy had been arrested on suspicion of assault.Before the news broke, Steph had shared a picture of her bruised body on Snapchat, prompting fans to believe she may have been the victim. Jeremy denied any wrongdoing and is now in rehab dealing with his demons. Steph has confirmed she'll be there for him when he gets out.
Daniella Westbrook and Tom Richards
Daniella and Tom dated cage fighter Tom Richards, and they even got engaged before the relationship broke down in 2015.Following their break-up, Daniella claimed that Tom had violently attacked her although the charges were eventually dropped.
Chantelle Houghton and Alex Reid
Chantelle was engaged to Katie Price's ex, Alex Reid, and the former couple share 4-year-old daughter, Dolly.But just weeks after Chantelle gave birth, cage fighter Alex was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to the couple's Brentwood home and the pair split shortly after.
Katie Price and Leandro Penna
Katie and Leandro met at an Oscars party in 2011 and started dating soon after, even getting engaged for six months before the relationship ended.Although he appeared to have a squeaky clean image, in 2013 Leandro was accused of assault after a disagreement at a party in London hinting that Katie's ex was more of a bad boy than anyone initially thought.
Amy Childs and Bradley Wright
Amy is expecting her first child with boyfriend, Bradley Wright. He already has a daughter from a previous relationship, but Amy has been with him for two years now.Bradley has previously spent time in prison serving sentences for burglary, handling stolen goods and driving offences.
Cara Kilby and Daniel Harris
Cara Kilby only had a brief stint on TOWIE, but she was a firm favourite with viewers.Her boyfriend, Daniel, was sentenced to two years in prison after being accussed of leading a gang that sold drugs across London. He is due for release in the next few weeks.
While she received lots of compliments, some of her followers pointed out how light her skin tone is, with one person writing: "Why you are soo white??? 😩 i miss scary spice!!! Now u look like baby spice!!!"
Someone else said: "Even her tattoo is bleached 🤔 "
A third added: "Is it me or she looks white???"
Another commented: "Wtf - have you really bleached your skin? Why would you do that when you have mixed children?"
One more wrote: "Self hating. Why would you make yourself look white smh"
The mum-of-three to Pheonix, 18, Angel, 10, Madison, six, has dismissed any bleaching speculation by commenting underneath her post: "Yes and I do need a tan."
So rest assured everyone, it looks like Mel's just standing in a bright room with a light filter.
Mel B's divorce from her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte was finalised last year and shortly after the end of their marriage, she permanently removed the tattoo of his name by slicing off the skin but has reportedly kept it.
Following her split, the former Spice Girls member is rumoured to have moved on and has a new boyfriend.
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