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Mel C reveals she is looking for love on Hinge following split from boyfriend Joe Marshall

Melanie C says there are ‘slim pickings’ to be had on Hinge

(Picture: John Phillips/Getty Images)

Mel C has revealed she has joined dating app Hinge following her split from music executive Joe Marshall in August.

The Spice Girl, 48, admitted she’s snubbed celebrity dating sites like Raya for the regular app since ending her seven-year relationship.

Despite having high hopes, the Never Be The Same Again singer admitted she hasn’t had much luck so far on the app.

Speaking on the Not My Bagg with Joe & George Baggs podcast, she told the hosts: ‘’What is it about Hinge? I’m single, and I’m having a little look around, it’s slim pickings.

“There seem to be loads of hot girls, but all the hot guys are gay.”

The pop star began dating the music executive in December 2015 and they lived together in North London.

Mel C has revealed she’s on dating app Hinge (Kate Green/Getty Images)

Following their split in August, it was previously reported that the Spice Up Your Life songstress was “not afraid to be single”, as busy schedules got in the way of her romance.

However, a source close to the star said that her free time is limited and insisted that she’s hoping to spend any she does have with daughter, Scarlet, whom she shares with her property developer ex Thomas Starr.

The insider told the Sun: “Mel has an incredibly busy career between her book deal, DJ-ing, and other plans.

“The little free time she does have is devoted to her daughter, Scarlett, and that doesn’t leave much time for a relationship.”

The source said the split was amicable but added: “Mel is not afraid to be single if she thinks it’s for the best.”

Although the former couple were fairly private about their relationship, Mel said of Joe in a 2016 interview with Closer: “He challenges me but respects and loves me.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been in a relationship where someone has got my back.”

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