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Daniel Bird & Nicola Roy

Inside Melanie C's dating life - Robbie Williams, X-Factor winner and Hinge

Melanie C is returning to Glastonbury festival this weekend for a much-anticipated DJ set, with many excited to see her take to the decks.

The 49-year-old musician found global fame in the 90s as part of the Spice Girls, earning the nickname 'Sporty Spice' thanks to her tomboy attitude and fitness attire.

Since her rise to success, the pop singer has found herself with many famous faces eager to date her - but only a select few have managed to do it over the years.

So, as the mum prepares to take Worthy Farm by storm this weekend, the Mirror has taken a look back over Mel C's love life since becoming a megastar.

Robbie Williams

It's reported that Melanie struggled to 'tame' Robbie Williams (Getty Images)

The former Take That star was hitting headlines in 1997 after beginning a relationship with Mel C.

Their romance was said to be heating up to the point that the pair joined Melanie's bandmate Victoria Beckham and her husband David for a Christmas getaway in Ireland.

But things turned sour after Robbie's 'very public marathon bender' at Groucho club in London, with Melanie saying she struggled to 'tame' him.

Melanie has also addressed their relationship, admitting she struggled to "tame" Williams.

Speaking to Star magazine, she said: "It didn't really work out, it was just a chemistry thing really, sometimes there’s not a major reason. He was busy travelling all over the world and so was I.

"At the end of the day, you're never going to get Robbie to settle down, are you? You're never going to tame that beast!"

J Brown

The pair had a short-lived romance (Getty)

Jay rose to fame in the 1990s as part of the boyband Five. And despite having fans everywhere, he had his eyes firmly set on Melanie.

They dated in March 2000 before splitting just four months later - although it appears that they've remained pals. Speaking on the Celebrity Search Engine podcast, Sporty Spice said: "Jay from Five! We dated for a little while and he's lovely and he's still a friend.

"We don't see each other very often, but we stay in touch."

Thomas Starr

Melanie and Thomas dated for 10 years after meeting on holiday in Barbados. They kept their relationship private, but shared many happy moments together including the birth of their daughter Scarlet in 2009.

But things didn't work out, with a spokesperson for Chisholm confirming in July 2012 that the couple had parted ways after ten years together.

Matt Cardle

Melanie and Matt even made music together during their relationship (Daily Mirror)

X Factor winner Matt was a firm favourite with female voters, and even had Rihanna swooning over him as they performed together during the final. But three years after his success, Matt found himself in a relationship with none other than Melanie, and they even released music together.

Fans saw the pair become close in the steamy music video for their track Loving You, but their romance was short-lived and soon came to an end. Despite having lots of "attraction and chemistry", a source said: "Matt's too crazy for her in respect of the booze and party lifestyle. They are having fun but Matt always has someone on the go."

Joe Marshall

Music executive Joe and Melanie were an item from 2015 to 2022 and even moved in with one another. After their romance began to heat up, Joe became her manager and his two children also moved in with him and Melanie at their home in North London.

In those seven years, the couple kept their relationship private before parting ways last year. While their split was amicable, a source said Melanie was "not afraid to be single if she thinks it's for the best," adding that she was "incredibly busy"

Finding love again

Mel has reportedly been on the dating apps in a bid to find love again (SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

It's reported that Mel has found love once more following a stint on Hinge as well as the celeb dating app Raya.

Speaking on the Not My Bagg with Joe and George Baggs podcast, she said: "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."

But old pal Cassius Colman is said to have caught her eye, almost three decades after they first met in 1998.

Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "Mel and Cassius enjoy each other’s company and get on really well."

They revealed the duo aren't rushing into anything but had been on a few successful dates before adding: "It is all going well and she seems really happy."

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