Mel C Remembers Getting Weetabix Thrown at Her During V Festival

Melanie C has reminisced about the time she was pelted with items, including Weetabix, during one of her first solo concerts at V Festival in 1999.

In an interview with Jools Holland and Jim Moir (real names Vic Reeves) for their most recent episode of the podcast, ‘Jools and Jim's Joyride’, the Spice Girls star reflected on the performance.

“One of my first gigs as a solo artist was [at] V 99, and I’d made this album [‘Northern Star’], my first solo record, and couldn’t wait to get out there with my band,” Mel C recalled.

“I think I was a little bit naïve and at the time… I think V Festival became quite pop-friendly through the years, but back then I think I went on after Faithless. Manic Street Preachers were headlining, so it was quite a strange line-up and I was positioned really weirdly within it.”

Mel C started to get hit with objects by the audience as the concert went on.

“I had bottles of things thrown, and in my memory there’s even Weetabix,” she added. “I don’t know how you throw it because they’re quite light, but it has definitely stuck in my memory!”

Mel C, whose most recent solo album, ‘Melanie C’ was released in October 2020, has discussed the possibility of the Spice Girls reuniting.

“In my heart of hearts, I want to get back on stage,” the singer said. “So, me and Mel B are championing and we’re all talking and trying to make that happen.”

---Silviya.Y