Geri Halliwell Sees Spice Girls Reunion as Family Affairs

Wed, 07 November 2007 21:24:10 ET

Geri Halliwell Sees Spice Girls Reunion as Family Affairs
Geri Halliwell says the Spice Girls world tour will be like 'The Waltons'. Ginger Spice claims the group - Victoria Adams, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Geri and Melanie C - have all bonded again and rehearsals have been a family affair, with their husbands and babies running around everywhere.

Geri wrote on her blog: "I am sitting in the rehearsal studio on a lunch break. Beau, Emma's son, is sitting opposite me on Emma's lap, giving me a smile. Victoria's son Cruz has been looking for a pump to blow up his rocket and now he's trying on Melanie C's hoodie. Melanie C is definitely embracing her Sporty roots today in a fetching pair of tracksuit bottoms. Looking gorgeous! Actually, that's Bluebell's new favorite word. Bluebell is on her way down here in a bit. She keeps on picking up a microphone, so it's like 'The Waltons' on tour with babies and husbands all around. Jade (Emma's partner) is the perfect daddy. I can tell he loves being a father."

The 35-year-old singer insists there are no arguments among the band and they are all finding it easy to be singing together again. She said: "We're working hard and it's like we've never been apart. I really like it when we're singing in harmony with the band. It's funny that 10 years on each of us still remembers our harmony lines. It's like riding a bike - you just don't forget. It's like it's ingrained in us. It's been the most wonderful experience being back in Spice World. I love being part of a group and I feel this experience has done exactly what I had hoped. It has reunited us and made our friendship stronger. We have a bond that we will share for the rest of our lives. Let me tell you, the Spice Girls are now Spice Women - full, sensual and stronger through their life experiences. It's fantastic to be around the humor, and although the pressure is on, being part of a group is a wonderful thing. I receive a lot of support and encouragement from the other girls."

Geri also revealed the girls are each contributing their own ideas for their tour, which kicks-off on December 2 in Vancouver, Canada. "We are definitely a democracy. Every morning we check in with each other and we discuss the decisions that have to be made. We have a great band. Melanie C picked them and she cracks the whip when it comes to vocal warm-ups."