The Spice Girls have planned to pay tribute to Victoria Beckham during their comeback shows, which kicks off on Friday.
Victoria, 45, declined to take part in the tour, with Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner continuing as a foursome.
It’s now been revealed that the band have planned two special sections of the concert which will highlight Posh Spice’s absence from the shows.
Special mention: The Spice Girls have planned to pay tribute to Victoria Beckham during their comeback shows, which kicks off on Friday
A source revealed to The Sun: ‘Everyone was disappointed when Victoria said no. Initially there was frustration and some ill feeling.
‘She still isn’t planning to attend and has done very little to show public support. But the girls want to put any animosity to bed and make a gesture to say as much.’
The insider added: ‘They’ve come up with a tribute to her and she’ll be getting a significant mention on stage in the most glowing terms, visually and verbally. They’ve decided it’s the right thing.’
It’s also been claimed that the group will keep lyrical references to Victoria in a selection of their biggest hits, including their first number one Wannabe.
Just the four of us: Victoria, 45, declined to take part in the tour, with Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner continuing as a foursome
Mum-of-four Victoria revealed late last year that she would not be joining the comeback tour, with the fashion designer said to have had other work commitments.
Sharing the news on Twitter, she wrote: ‘Being in the Spice Girls was a hugely important part of my life and I wish my girls so much love and fun as they go back on tour, I know they will put on an amazing show and the fantastic fans past and present are going to have a wonderful time!’
Meanwhile, The Spice Girls shared another sneak peak of their hotly-anticipated reunion tour on Tuesday, days before the shows were set to kick off.
In a new snap, Emma, 43, and Mel B, 43, were pictured hand-in-hand as they rehearsed for their Spice World tour, which opens at Croke Park in Dublin on Friday.
Girl power: ‘They’ve come up with a tribute to her and she’ll be getting a significant mention on stage in the most glowing terms, visually and verbally. They’ve decided it’s the right thing'
Geri and Mel C, 45, were also on hand to prepare for the shows in sneak peek pictures shared by Ginger Spice, 46, of the impressive stage earlier in the day.
Taking to Instagram to gush about the upcoming shows, Geri wrote: 'Spice World production rehearsals done! Roll on Friday #SpiceWorld2019 @jasonsherwooddesign @tim_routledge_lighting_design @katemoross @ll71 @timmsy (sic).'
In the preview, Geri was seen holding hands with Mel C, as the pair belted out one of their hits as part
