BBC Censors Spice Girls Classic: Fans Outraged Over ‘Offensive’ Word Removal!
As an ardent Spice Girls devotee, I’ve found myself captivated by the programming at BBC Radio 2 lately. It seems they’re broadcasting a sanitized rendition of the iconic Spice Up Your Life!
On Scott Mills’ Breakfast Show, the 1997 chart-topping song by the legendary girl band is now played without the word ‘yellow’.
The group consisting of Mel B, Melanie C, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham performed: ‘Yellow figure from Timbuktu. A hue that suits us two.’
A trusted source shared with The Sun: “Spice Up Your Life holds significant place in the annals of pop music – it’s perplexing that BBC has chosen to edit it out.
The band is performing a song that honors individuals from diverse backgrounds. It might not be the most elegant, but it certainly isn’t disrespectful.
‘There haven’t been calls to change it so it’s odd they have decided to do so.’
For their 2019 comeback tour, the record-breaking girl group known as the Spice Girls were said to have contemplated swapping out “yellow man” with “happy people” in one of their songs. However, they ultimately chose to perform the original lyrics instead.
In 2023, during an episode of Doctor Who, the BBC muted or omitted a specific line from the dialogue since another character was speaking at the same time.
A representative from Radio 2 clarified to The Sun that the modification wasn’t their doing, and it is also broadcast on other British radio stations.
TopMob have contacted the BBC for comment.
In the ’90s, the Spice Girls stood as the most prominent all-female musical group. However, prospects of another reunion seemed doubtful, given a bitter disagreement between two bandmates.
In November, it was reported that Geri withdrew from a substantial Netflix biography project, which would have paid approximately £1 million to each of the five band members.
As reported by The Sun, the streaming service is suggesting that the band should reconcile their differences or risk having their story told without their direct involvement, similar to how the series The Crown portrays events without active participation from the individuals involved in real life.
According to a source, executives want everyone involved, seeking their input extensively – given that they’re like modern-day pop icons.
However, Netflix dared to disregard the desires of actual royalty and produced The Crown, demonstrating that they aren’t shy about venturing out on their own if necessary.
Since the project is still at its beginning, we have ample time to bring all five Spice Girls on board.
In November, Geri’s husband Christian Horner had to refute allegations that he was responsible for derailing their band’s television venture.
He informed the Press Association news agency: “While many topics are being discussed, there’s no question of us embarking on a family documentary.
Netflix provides plenty of behind-the-scenes content, so I’m not sure where this information is originating from as it’s not something I’ve seen or heard.
The conflict started after Mel admitted that she had a romantic relationship with Geri during the band’s popular period in the 90s, which she disclosed on Piers Morgan’s talk show in 2019.
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2025-03-26 05:07