Everyone around the world knows Sporty Spice from the popular 90s girl group, the Spice Girls. But not everyone knows about the finer details of Melanie Chisholm’s (aka Mel C’s) family life.
Now 51 years old, the English singer-songwriter is working on her ninth solo album and will coach on The Voice Australia in 2025.
Between touring as a DJ around Australia and coaching on a reality competition series, Melanie C has found love.
Now, many are digging to discover the details about her personal life. While Melanie C is notoriously private when it comes to relationships, marriages and her children, she has let a few pieces of information slip.
Who is Melanie C’s partner?
The former Spice Girl is currently dating Australian model Chris Dingwall, who is believed to be in his forties.
It is unclear how Melanie and Chris met; however, fans presume it was during her national DJ tour. They first went public with their relationship when they were photographed holding hands at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2024.
They were then photographed at Wimbledon the following month.
Mel made it Instagram official in October 2024, sharing a photo of the pair holding hands in Paris, France.
Chris celebrated Mel’s 51st birthday in January 2025, sharing a collection of photos from their time together with the caption: “Happy Birthday… Been a beautiful year. Looking forward to another amazing one with you.”
Who is Melanie C’s ex-husband?
Melanie C has never married, but she has been in two major long-term relationships.
Before her relationship with Chris, Melanie was dating Joe Marshall in 2015. Two years later, Joe became her manager, according to The Sun.
Their relationship continued for many years until they split in 2022.
Before Joe, there was Melanie C’s longest relationship yet, Thomas Starr. She dated him from 2002 to 2012. In 2009, they welcomed a daughter, Scarlett Starr.
Who is Melanie Chisholm’s daughter?
As previously mentioned, Melanie C shares a daughter with her ex-partner, Thomas Starr.
Scarlett Starr was welcomed into the world on February 22, 2009, in London, six years into Mel and Thomas’ relationship.
She is Melanie’s only child. To maintain privacy, Melanie does not post photos of her teenage daughter on social media.
