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Spice Girls reunion as Mel B surprises Mel C on emotional final of The Voice Kids UK

Two Spice Girls legends had a reunion on The Voice Kids UK final this week as Mel B surprised her bandmate.

Scary Spice made a virtual appearance on the show which judge Mel C was not expecting.

Mel C had told host Emma Willis that all of the Spice Girls are huge fans of the talent contest, but said there was one member who was particularly 'mad for it'.

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To which Emma joked and surprised the judge by saying: "She's mad for it, in every area, and she's with us this evening it's Melanie B!"

Mel B appeared on camera wearing her iconic leopard print outfit and sitting on a Union Jack chair.

The star went on to greeted the studio while Emma quipped: "You're representing in leopard print and the Union Jack," to which the singer insisted "Always!"

Spice Girls singer Mel C won The Voice Kids UK (Instagram)

Talking about the finale, Mel B said: "You know, the talent is just outrageously good. It's going to be a very close call. They've all done amazing."

Mel B then insisted that she was team Melanie C and Torrin, adding: "Yeah, all the way! Go Mel!"

To which Mel C replied: "Aw, thank you my love. I love you, I miss you. See you soon!"

The final saw the judges' four acts - Torrin for Melanie C, Savannah for Pixie Lott, Aishling Mae for Danny Jones and Leo for will.i.am - battle it out to see who would be crowned the champion.

In the emotional finale, Mel C’s Torrin was declared the 2021 winner after performing a stunning version of Auld Lang Syne.

Mel C was left emotional and praised Torrin for being a 'role model', saying she 'deserved' the win.

Speaking after the news was revealed, Mel C, who has joined the judging panel for the first time this year, said: "Do you know what? I can't take any credit for this. This is all down to Torrin, you thoroughly deserve this.

"You need to have a music career because young women need role models like you to look up to. I'm so proud of you, well done."

Talking about winning, Torrin said: "It just feels totally incredible and thank you to Melanie because I wouldn't be here without you."

Viewers of the show were also left delighted over the results as they took to Twitter to share their thoughts.

@JulieW100- Tweeted: “What an amazing voice! And to hold it together like that when the song means so much? Well let's say it's better than I managed lol - brilliant talent and courage from all the kids ... Well done Torrin.”

@thosethatcan wrote: “YESSSSSS! I can’t tell you how ridiculously happy The Voice Kids has made me. Go, beautiful Torrin. #TheVoiceKids.”

And @sandyra1961 added: “What a fabulous girl congratulations Torrin, winner of the Kids Voice.”

While Mel C herself tweeted: "We are the champions! @torrinsings #TeamMelanieC so proud of my whole team. What an amazing experience, thank you to all @thevoicekidsuk & @itv," followed by three hearts.

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