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Spice Girls bust up backstage as Posh steals the show
Last updated at 13:21pm on 18.12.07There's trouble in Spice paradise.
While it was billed as their triumphant return home, the group's first London concert was marred by a huge row backstage.
Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Mel C and Emma Bunton weren't best pleased with the special treatment Posh was receiving.
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Trouble: the group had a huge row backstage after their London show, according to sources
Every time Victoria Beckham took to the microphone the crowd in the O2 Arena burst into insane applause, despite the fact she didn't have very many lines to sing.
Posh's microphone was turned down lower than the rest of the girls' and every time she tried to speak to the crowd nobody could hear what she had to say.
Victoria, whose husband David and three sons were in the audience, wore the highest heels which meant she towered over the rest of the girls, and during the encore she did not wear her cape with her hood up, as was part of the ensemble, preserving her perfectly groomed hair.
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Hoody hassle: Posh shirked her hood to keep her hair pristine
Standing tall: Victoria's heels ensured she held the upper ground
A source said: “All of these silly petty things just got on the nerves of the other girls. And to top it off when Victoria kept getting the loudest applause and cheers, it really grated on the others.
"The fact Posh probably had the least to do but was getting the best reception was a bit disheartening. It all blew up backstage afterwards and there were some very stern words and evil looks exchanged."
When the girls, who are doing a 17-date run in the O2 Arena, went to afterparty together with their families and friends, the tension was still palpable, according the source.
However a spokesman for the band denied there had been any backstage bust-up.
"All of the others were thrilled by the response Victoria got from the crowd," he said.
Crowd pleaser: Posh did not sing as much as others, but got more applause
Reader views (5)
Oh dear the sour grapers are out again. Go Posh go and do your thing in your own unique way and forget about all the jealousy just enjoy yours and David's success.
- Monica, Portsmouth
Come on, all those who call Victorian Beckham a waste of space are all under achievers! Look closely at where she has come from and where she is now! If you don't think she has planned this, think again!
- Sherry, London
Perhaps they were applauding her for attempting to sing, as we all know she cant and is completely void of talent? This is some big ego trip for her - cos its the only thing she was ever successful as - a gimmick 
- Hayley Allum, Bucks
Give me Girls Aloud any time. Posh is so overrated, talentless etc.
- Stephanie, London
I always thought she was wasting oxygen and now the report confirms it she is only famous because of the man she married. End of. She cant sing or dance - useless is the word to describe her. I cannot believe that people paid money to see this over rated group make a so called come back. You lot by the sound of it would have had more satisfaction in giving your ticket money to a charity at least it wouild have gone to a worth while cause rather than lining five pockets and making them more wealthy.
- Tracey, London
