Spice Girls fans set for reunion disappointment over bizarre 'no singing' rule
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It's billed as one of pop's ultimate reunions.
But fans getting excited over the new Spice Girls renaissance could be disappointed - after it was revealed only four of the women will provide vocals.
According to reports, Victoria 'Posh' Beckham has been excused from singing during the keenly-awaited project, which is said to net them £10 million each.
This means some of the band's biggest hits - including 2 Become 1 and Say You'll Be There - will undergo substantial re-jigging.
Meanwhile, remaining bandmates Mel C, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner will be required to pick-up the slack.
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Simon Fuller, their former manager and brainchild behind the re-grouping, is said to have 'assured' Posh that she won't need to sing a note.
Last night a source told The Sun : “This is the pop reunion no one thought would ever happen again. But after a long period of negotiation Victoria agreed the time is right to work on new projects this year.
“It’s very exciting because she has always been adamant she wouldn’t go back.”
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They added: “Now that she’s a top designer Victoria is concerned about singing but she wants to make money to pump back into her business.”
Last year, Posh's eponymous fashion business lost more than £8million, which is said to be a pressing reason behind her sudden decision to participate.
However, her reluctance to sing will be likely to frustrate fans - many of whom supported her solo career, which included the True Steppers track Out Of Your Mind.
Some of them have aired their displeasure on Twitter, with one saying: "Posh Spice agreeing to £10 million for a reunion on condition she does NOT sing makes her the queen of Bare Minimum".
Another added: "Jesus, what kind of reunion is this gonna be?!", while a third said: "That’s like Maradona saying he’ll be coming out of retirement at the World Cup and never lacing up his boots!".
The band last appeared on stage together at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony in London.