Divorce? Spice Girls reunion? What’s next for Geri Halliwell after her husband’s fall from grace?
The Telegraph
“It was definitely a performance,” says publicist Mark Borkowski. But the fact that Halliwell was willing to endure such humiliation and put on a show is telling, he thinks. “I’m pretty sure she’ll stick with him. She’s very resourceful and strong – she’s been through the ups and downs of toxic fame, so she knows how to handle it. Someone who hasn’t had that experience might struggle.”
Will that support continue? It really depends on what exactly happened at Red Bull, notes Borkowski. “If more details have emerged about what led to his sacking that she finds intolerable, then she’ll have a big decision.” The Telegraph contacted Halliwell’s representation for comment.
There were also rumours of a Halliwell-centred reality show, following the mammoth success of the Beckhams’ Netflix documentary, though Borkowski reckons that’s now highly unlikely. “If she and Horner do stay together, I don’t think they’d take the gamble. They’ll need a period of stability while the eyes of the world are on them and their relationship. That’s a hell of a pressure.”
But if Halliwell did decide to separate from Horner, a documentary could be an opportunity to take back control of the story and tell it on her terms. “She’s an independent woman – she wouldn’t be frightened of striking out alone and leaving everything behind,” says Borkowski. “Plus she’s already proved she’s the queen of reinvention.”
What about the oft-rumoured Spice Girls reunion to mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s breakout hit Wannabe in 2026? If Halliwell did agree to it, that would increase the level of press scrutiny, which might put her off. But Borkowski suggests a potentially considerable motivation. “We’ve seen in the past that reunions can happen when men have big legal bills to pay after a divorce!”