The artist formerly known as Sporty Spice, a pop icon whose career was defined by fierce independence and athletic discipline, is known for keeping her private life firmly out of the public eye. Now, for the first time in years, the veil has been lifted, revealing a new and joyful chapter far from the stage. She has been spotted with her partner living a romantic reality that has fans and onlookers captivated with one simple question: Who is the man by her side?
Being the icon that Mel C is, there seem to be rumors of a Midas touch that she carries, raising all the more curiosity of who is this Chris Dingwall and how exactly did he come to dig this musical treasure.
Who is Chris Dingwall?
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Mel C (Melanie Chisholm) is dating Chris Dingwall, an Australian actor, model, and filmmaker. Chris Dingwall is an Australian actor, model, and filmmaker. He has a long-standing career as a model, having been one of the most in-demand male models for over two decades in regions including the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Dingwall’s acting credits include the television series Ten Pound Poms and several short films, such as The CNO. Dingwall has an online biography that details over two decades of print, commercial, and film work, all of which has led him to a spot right beside Melanie C on a luxurious yacht in Ibiza.
Mel C’s public outing comes shortly after her bandmate Mel B’s fairytale wedding. The couple looked very much in love, engaging in playful antics on board before sharing a tender kiss. The couple went public with their relationship at Glastonbury and have been seen together at events such as Wimbledon. Their public display of affection signals a new era of openness for the usually private singer. The singer, who is fifty-one, looked sensational in a tiny black bikini, showcasing her ripped physique and famous washboard abs. She appeared relaxed and makeup-free with her hair loose, grinning with delight as her partner performed a backflip into the sea. The pictures show an artist truly living her best life.
The Sporty Spices’ current public displays of affection stand in contrast to her history of keeping relationships private.
Past relationships of Mel C
Mel C, known for her privacy, had several notable long-term relationships. She dated her manager, Joe Marshall, for seven years from 2015 to 2022. Before that, Sporty Spice was in a relationship with Thomas Starr from 2002 to 2012, with whom she has a fifteen-year-old daughter. She referred to her time with Starr as her “first serious, long-term adult relationship,” according to an interview with Bustle.
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The singer also had relationships with other musicians. She briefly dated Robbie Williams, a connection she detailed in her memoir Who I Am: My Story. In the book, she mentioned her surprise when Williams first showed interest in her. She also had brief romances with Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jason Brown from the boy band Five.
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