Wednesday 23 November 2022 01:26 AM Mel C reveals she would turn down an offer to perform in Qatar trends now
Mel C has revealed that she would reject an offer to perform in the World Cup's host nation of Qatar.
The singer, 48, said that she 'wouldn't be comfortable' accepting money to take to the stage in the Gulf State, due to its controversial human rights record.
This comes after David Beckham faced backlash over a £10 million deal to be an ambassador for Qatar's World Cup, despite controversy around the Arab country's treatment of women, migrant workers and LGBT people.
Speaking out: Mel C has revealed that she would reject an offer to perform in the World Cup's host nation of Qatar (pictured in February)
Mel, whose bandmate Victoria is married to former footballer David, told The Daily Mail's Richard Eden: 'Personally, I'm an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and it's not something I would feel comfortable in doing.
'People want to go over there and help to make a change. Each to their own, but it would be a no from me if the offer came.'
This comes after Dua Lipa denied speculation that she was due to perform at the World Cup's opening ceremony, which took place on Sunday.
Drama: The singer said that she 'wouldn't be comfortable' accepting money to take to the stage in the Gulf State, following David Beckham's controversial £10 million deal
Just a week before the football tournament was due to begin, Dua took to Instagram Stories to rubbish the rumours and hit out at Qatar over its human rights record.
She wrote: 'There is a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar.
'I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any
