THE Spice Girls stole the show at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics
2012 last night.
Reunited for the first time since 2007, the pop quintet arrived to a rapturous
reception in black cabs.
As a swarm of taxis circuited the stadium, five cars made their way to the
centre before Victoria
Beckham, Mel C, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell popped out.
They launched into their breakthrough hit Wannabe, but the highlight was their
No1 1997 smash Spice Up Your Life.
Two unlikely people who were up on their feet dancing in the stands were PM
David Cameron and London Mayor Boris Johnson.
The girls themselves jumped atop their respective cabs before being driven
around the venue, entertaining the enthralled audience as they sped by.
The singers then regrouped in the middle for the end of the tune.
Emma looked on particularly good form, winning over a whole new generation of
male admirers in a stunning pink dress.
Victoria also wowed in a tight black frock that showed off her legs, and even
managed a little smile or two throughout the group’s short routine.
Mel B wore a figure-hugging bodysuit, Geri dazzled in a red number adorned
with a Union Jack, while Mel C opted for a bright white baggy jumpsuit.
Following their triumphant return, Geri tweeted: “That was amazing!!!! Thank
you all , we love you!!xx”
Victoria posted a backstage snap of the girls huddled together, writing: “We
did it!! I love u girls so much!!!!! xxx vb”
It’s been reported last night’s gig will be the last time ever the Spice Girls
will perform live as a quintet.
Other performers at the ceremony who were keen to have their photo taken with
the girls included Tinie Tempah and Liam Gallagher.
However, Posh was only partially visible in the Tinie snap and entirely absent
in the Liam one.
After Mel B tweeted her snap of the band with the former Oasis man, Mel C
commented: “Love @liamgallagher ‘come and ‘ave a go!’”
