Overview
- Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm told The Mitch Churi Chat Show this week that people long assumed she was gay because of her sporty, tomboy look.
- She said she personally had no issue with fans' assumptions but objected to judging someone’s sexuality from their appearance and called that behavior “a bit s--t of them.”
- Chisholm credited those assumptions with helping the Spice Girls build an “incredible” LGBTQ+ following and noted the group’s inclusive message grew beyond their original pop platform.
- Her record of visible support includes waving a transgender pride flag onstage in 2019, performing at Out100 in 2020, and receiving an Honorary Gay award from Attitude in 2022.
- She also updated her personal status, confirming she is currently dating Chris Dingwall after meeting him on the Raya app, while reminding listeners that sexual orientation is nobody’s business.