The new 2021 Spice Girls documentary has got everyone talking about the band all over again.
They’re arguably still the most iconic girl group to have ever existed, and part of that is likely due to the relatively short amount of time they lasted.
After just a few short years together, Geri Halliwell decided to quit.
But what really happened, and do fans know the full story?
Why did Geri Halliwell leave the Spice Girls?
Geri infamously quit the Spice Girls at the height of their fame, on May 31, 1998.
The move came just days before the start of their sell-out U.S. tour, and it sent shockwaves around the globe.
At the time she quit, she made a statement that only partially revealed the truth.
It read: “This is a message to the fans. Sadly, I would like to confirm that I have left the Spice Girls.
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“This is because of differences between us, I am sure the group will continue to be successful and I wish them all the best.”
Meanwhile, Geri was actually going through many personal battles when she made the life-changing decision.
She was suffering from an eating disorder at the time, but the rest of the band had no idea.
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