Melanie C ‘devastated’ as she cancels European shows amid rising Covid cases

Mel C has taken the decision to cancel the European leg of her tour (Picture: Getty)

Melanie C has cancelled her European shows due to rising cases of Covid-19 in Europe.

The Spice Girl, who has been in Los Angeles, where she competed on Dancing with the Stars, was due to embark on her already rescheduled solo run early next year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Zurich, Munich, and Berlin, before heading to the UK for further dates.

However, the European leg has been shelved, owing to the ‘current Covid situation’.

In a statement issued on social media, the Who I Am singer said: ‘Due to the current Covid situation in Europe, it is with great regret that I must announce the cancellation of the European dates on my upcoming tour.

‘I’m devastated to let so many of you down.

‘My UK dates will still be going ahead, so hopefully, I will see lots of your beautiful faces there!

‘Your ticket agents will be able to give you a full refund.

‘Lots of love, Melanie xxx.’

The singer’s announcement comes in the wake of the discovery of the new Omicron variant of Covid, which was first spotted in southern Africa.

The fast-spreading mutant strain has so far been found on every continent bar South America – and there are expected to be many more cases in the coming days.

Cases have already been confirmed in France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria and Italy, as well as the UK.

Melanie’s next gig is scheduled for February 12, 2022, in Glasgow, and the tour will run through until February 20.

Meanwhile, Sporty Spice recently revealed she believes the Spice Girls could reunite with Victoria Beckham at Glastonbury.

Posh Spice didn’t join the Wannabe hitmakers on their reunion tour in 2019 and Melanie has revealed the only thing that could entice the fashion designer to join the group on stage again would be if they got a slot at the world-famous festival.

Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Melanie C perform during the Spice Girls’ 2019 reunion tour (Picture: Getty)

‘I know Mrs Beckham would love to do Glastonbury,’ said the Never Be The Same Again singer as the Spices celebrated 25 years of Wannabe in July.

Speaking on the Lorraine show, she added: ‘It’s been rumoured a lot, but we do constantly talk about getting back on stage because the shows in 2019 were incredible. We’d love to do it again, once the world allows.’

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It was recently announced that Diana Ross will take the coveted Legends slot at the festival next year, which the Spice Girls had previously been tipped for.

Billie Eilish is also set to headline the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm next June.

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