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