Now, you may be forgiven for thinking that Scary Spice, Mel B was still hungry for fame, what with recent reports claiming that she wants to resurrect the Spice Girls, but the Northern battleaxe has turned down an appearance on Celebrity Blind Date.

The move is even more surprising considering her recent split with actor boyfriend Max Beesley. The show could have provided whole minutes of exposure for Mel, and she could have bagged a new bloke.

“Not on your life” Mel told Metro, adding, “it makes me look desperate!”