Inside Melanie C's love life – X Factor star, Robbie Williams and dating apps
Melanie C was known across the globe thanks to her Spice Girls' success.
Along with being one-fifth of the biggest girl group in the world came parties, film premieres and A-listers swooning over the chart-maulers.
The Whiston-born musician, 49, has grown up in the public eye after finding fame aged 18 after auditioning to land a spot in a then-unknown girl group.
After their debut single Wannabe dominated the charts, Melanie had a string of famous faces wanting to be her boyfriend but only a few have succeeded.
As the mum-of-one prepares for her Glastonbury set, we take a look at her love life over the years.
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Robbie Williams
Melanie enjoyed a short-lived romance with Robbie Williams (Getty Images)After leaving Take That and launching his solo career in 1997, Robbie's life was hitting the headlines – due to his romance with Melanie.
Their romance was said to be heating up to the point that the pair joined Melanie's bandmate Victoria Beckham and her husband David for a Christmas getaway in Ireland.
Sadly, things started to rapidly go downhill after Robbie appeared to go on a "very public marathon bender" at London's swanky Groucho club.
Melanie has also addressed their relationship, admitting she struggled to "tame" Williams.
Speaking to Star magazine, she said: "It didn't really work out, it was just a chemistry thing really, sometimes there’s not a major reason. He was busy travelling all over the world and so was I.
"At the end of the day, you're never going to get Robbie to settle down, are you? You're never going to tame that beast!"
J Brown
Melanie also dated 5IVE star Jason 'J' Brown and the pair have remained friends (Getty Images)Jay found fame as a member of the 90s boyband, Five, who appeared on The Big Reunion.
The group were no strangers when it came to having female fans following their every move.
Five toured the globe with hits such as If Ya Gettin' Down and Keep On Movin, but it appears that despite having fans everywhere, Jay had his eyes set on Melanie.
The couple dated in March 2000 before splitting just four months later although it appears they're still friends.
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Speaking on the Celebrity Search Engine podcast, Sporty Spice said: "Jay from Five! We dated for a little while and he's lovely and he's still a friend.
"We don't see each other very often, but we stay in touch."
Thomas Starr
Melanie had a ten-year relationship with Thomas Starr who she shares a daughter, Scarlett, with although they split in 2012 (REX/Shutterstock)Melanie had the perfect life with her long-term partner Thomas having dated for a decade.
The couple first started dating at the height of Melanie's Spice Girls fame after meeting while on holiday in Barbados but the pair kept their relationship rather private.
Having seen their relationship go from strength to strength, the songstress and Thomas welcomed their daughter, Scarlet, into the world in February 2009.
But things didn't work out, with a spokesperson for Chisholm confirming in July 2012 that the couple had parted ways after ten years together.
Matt Cardle
Melanie and Matt Cardle had a short relationship just three years after he won The X Factor (Daily Mirror)X Factor legend Matt Cardle was left red-faced when Harry Styles hinted at how many girlfriends he may get after winning the show in 2010.
During the live final, the former painter had Rhianna swooning over him as they performed together, with Matt instantly becoming a favourite amongst female voters.
However, just three years after winning the ITV talent show, Matt found himself in a relationship with none other than Melanie, with the pair even releasing music together.
Fans saw the pair become close in the steamy music video for their track Loving You with the pair even snogging.
Sadly, their short romance came to an end due to their very different lives.
Despite having lots of "attraction and chemistry", a source said: "Matt's too crazy for her in respect of the booze and party lifestyle. They are having fun but Matt always has someone on the go."
Joe Marshall
Mel split from her long-term boyfriend Joe in 2022 after seven years together (Getty Images)Music executive Joe and Melanie had been an item since 2015 with the couple even moving in with one another.
After their romance began to heat up, Joe became her manager and his two children also moved in with him and Melanie at their home in North London.
Over the course of their seven-year relationship, the couple kept things very quiet and professional at all times before splitting in 2022.
While their split was amicable, a source said Melanie was "not afraid to be single if she thinks it's for the best," adding that she was "incredibly busy"
Finding love again
The Spice Girls star previously admitted she was using the dating app Hinge (SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Following a stint on the dating app Hinge as well as celeb app Raya, Melanie has reportedly found love once more – this time with an old pal.
The mega-star had been seen using the apps with her location being set as North London as she swiped to find a boyfriend.
Speaking on the Not My Bagg with Joe and George Baggs podcast, she said: "What is it about Hinge? I'm single, and I'm having a little look around, it's slim pickings.
"There seem to be loads of hot girls but all the hot guys are gay."
But old pal Cassius Colman is said to have caught her eye, almost three decades after they first met in 1998.
Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "Mel and Cassius enjoy each other’s company and get on really well."
They revealed the duo aren't rushing into anything but had been on a few successful dates before adding: "It is all going well and she seems really happy."
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