Invited at Channel 4's Richard and Judy show, Bob Geldof confessed that Mel B doesn't want to return to Spice Girls for the Live 8 reunion.

"One of them has difficulty ... well, she's doing something in California, but she also has difficulty going back to something she did in the past". He added: "I'll call her during the week and if she can't do it, she can't do it."

Geldof also said that he doesn't want the band without Mel B: "No, it's got to be all or nothing." Madeley then said: "Well, I know her mum. I'll call her up for you!"