Emma Bunton fangirls over Adele and Holly Willoughby as she reflects on 'breaking the internet' with Spice Girls tour announcement

On Monday, the Spice Girls revealed they were going on a six-date tour next summer, albeit without Victoria Beckham

The news delighted a host of stars including Adele and Holly Willoughby, who took to social media to share their excitement. 

But talking on Heart radio on Tuesday, Emma Bunton fangirled over Adele and Holly as she basked in the aftermath of what's to come.

Happy: Emma Bunton, (second from right,) fangirled over Adele and Holly Willoughby on her Heart radio show on Tuesday a day after the exciting Spice Girls tour announcement  

Happy: Emma Bunton, (second from right,) fangirled over Adele and Holly Willoughby on her Heart radio show on Tuesday a day after the exciting Spice Girls tour announcement  

Emma said: 'I actually, very briefly met Adele once. I was at a gig and I was on my way out, getting in to my car. She came running up to me and she just went ¿Oh my God, I¿m such a big Spice Girls fan and I can¿t even look at you. And now I¿m gonna go cos I¿m gonna cry.¿'

Emma said: 'I actually, very briefly met Adele once. I was at a gig and I was on my way out, getting in to my car. She came running up to me and she just went “Oh my God, I’m such a big Spice Girls fan and I can’t even look at you. And now I’m gonna go cos I’m gonna cry.”'

Adele had shared a throwback picture of herself as a child surrounded by Spice Girls posters in her room. 

And Emma recalled the time they met backstage at one of her gigs.  

'I actually, very briefly met Adele once. I was at a gig and I was on my way out, getting in to my car. 

'And she came running up to me and she just went “Oh my God, I’m such a big Spice Girls fan and I can’t even look at you. And now I’m gonna go cos I’m gonna cry.” 

Something to say: Her words came after Adele had shared a throwback picture of herself as a child surrounded by Spice Girls posters in her room 

Something to say: Her words came after Adele had shared a throwback picture of herself as a child surrounded by Spice Girls posters in her room 

Rise to fame: The chart-topping Spice Girls shot to fame in the 1990s and became one of the most successful groups of all time

Rise to fame: The chart-topping Spice Girls shot to fame in the 1990s and became one of the most successful groups of all time

'And she ran off and actually it was so quick, I didn’t realise until I was half way down the stairs and someone went “that’s Adele.” And I was like “I LOVE YOU TOO.”'

Emma also spoke about teaching Holly Willoughby the moves to Stop. 

She said: 'I do remember all the moves. It’s Holly Willoughby’s favourite song so I had to teach her the routine.'  

Jamie and Emma revealed that the Spice Girls will be live on Heart Breakfast on Wednesday. 

Give us what we want! Regardless of not being involved, Victoria Beckham is said to still be set to make a profit from the reunion, given that she owns an equal stake in the Spice Girls brand
Support: Despite opting out of taking part in the newly-announced tour, Victoria shared a supportive message on Instagram

Give us what we want! Regardless of not being involved, Victoria Beckham is said to still be set to make a profit from the reunion, given that she owns an equal stake in the Spice Girls brand

Pals: During the show, Emma also recalled teaching Holly Willoughby the moves to Stop, saying she still remembered them to this day

Pals: During the show, Emma also recalled teaching Holly Willoughby the moves to Stop, saying she still remembered them to this day

Spice Girls Reunion Tour - The Dates 

Saturday 1st June: Manchester - Etihad Stadium

Monday 3rd June: Coventry - Ricoh Stadium

Thursday 6th June: Sunderland - Stadium Of Light

Saturday 8th June: Edinburgh - BT Murrayfield Stadium

Monday 10th June: Bristol - Ashton Gate Stadium

Saturday 15th June: London - Wembley Stadium

Advertisement

Jamie and Emma - mark the anniversary of Jamie’s legendary O-Zone interview with the Spice Girls every year on their show.  

Emma laughed and said: 'It’s going to be carnage, I promise you!' 

Talking about the reunion, Emma said: 'I can’t breathe, it’s been so exciting! Everyone’s been so lovely, I’ve had loads of texts.

'We got together last night actually, just us four and we all screamed out loud. We hugged and screamed. I can’t believe it’s happening. 

'Just being up on stage and looking to my left and right and seeing Scary, Sporty and Ginger will be so special.'

Emma also discussed the last time the five-piece performed together at the 2012 Olympics. 

She said: 'Yes, I was so nervous, my legs were like jelly when I was on top of that taxi, I thought I was going to fall off!'

Tune into Heart Breakfast with Jamie and Emma, weekdays from 6am – 9am

THE SPICE GIRLS: How much is each of them worth?

Emma Bunton

Age: 42

Net worth: £21million – she is said to have made £1m in 2007 from the Spice Girls’ Greatest Hits album

What’s she been up to? Emma released solo song What Took You So Long in 2001 and had seven top ten singles. She's currently a co-hosts Heart FM's Breakfast show alongside Jamie Theakston. She was revently announced as the host of the US version of hit reality TV culinary competition the Great British Bake Off.

Private life: Emma has been engaged to Jade Jones since 2011. They are parents to Tate, 11 and Beau, seven.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Mel B

Age: 43

Net Worth: £38.4million

What's she been up to? Since the Spice Girls first went their separate ways, Mel has carved out a TV career in the US, appearing as a judge on the hit NBC show America's Got Talent alongside the likes of Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. She has also made appearances on UK talk show Loose Women.

Private life: Her romantic life has been decidedly rocky, having endured divorces from backing dancer Jimmy Gulzar in 2000 and producer Stephen Belafonte earlier this year. She is the mother of three daughters, sharing Phoenix, 19, with Jimmy; Angel, 11, with ex Eddie Murphy, and seven-year-old Madison with Stephen.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Geri Halliwell

Age: 46

Net Worth: £30 million

What’s she been up to? She released three hugely successful solo albums following her initial departure from the Spice Girls in 1999. Debut album Schizophrenic sold 3,000,000 worldwide. She has also become a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Away from music she has also featured a guest judge on The X Factor, Australia’s Got Talent and Popstars: The Rivals.

Private life: Geri gave birth to daughter Bluebell Madonna, her only child with screenwriter Sasha Gevasi, in May 2006. In May 2015 she married Red Bull Formula One team Principal Christian Horner. The couple welcomed their first child, son Montague, in January 2017. Geri is also a stepmother to Christian’s daughter Olivia from a former relationship.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mel C

Age: 44

Net worth: £27million

What’s she been up to? She sold 12 million solo albums worldwide with hits such as Never Be The Same Again and When You’re Gone with Bryan Adams. She also starred in Blood Brothers in the West End in 2013.

Private life: She was in a relationship with property developer Thomas Starr for ten years and she had daughter Scarlett, nine, with him. She is now dating her manager, Joe Marshall. 

 

Victoria Beckham

Age: 44

Net worth: £240million 

What’s she been up to? She has her eponymous fashion line which has been critically acclaimed. In April she was awarded an OBE by Buckingham Palace for services to fashion and charity work. She has also had four top ten UK solo hits.

Private life: VB is married to footballer David Beckham and they have four children together; Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 16, and Cruz, 13, as well as a daughter, Harper, seven

Advertisement

The comments below have not been moderated.

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

We are no longer accepting comments on this article.