Melanie C was branded 'Shady Spice' by fans after she appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World last night.
The 48-year-old, originally from Whiston, joined the judging panel as a special guest on the opening episode of BBC Three's spin-off series.
Mel appeared alongside RuPaul himself, Michelle Visage and Graeme Norton as they critiqued a talent show performed by the nine competing queens.
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The much-anticipated series had thousands across the country talking for many reasons, one being Mel's digs at her former band mates.
Judging Baga Chipz, a UK queen who was dressed as an 'Academy Award,' Mel said: "Baga I think you completely embody the humour of British drag and I love that. You are giving me lots of Spice Girl inspiration tonight.
"You lip synced badly, but when you were performing, I was like, there’s a resemblance. Posh Spice...but you know what, your vocals are much better."
But the mum-of-one didn't stop there.
Continuing with her critics, Mel turned her focus to Northern Irish queen, Blu Hydrangea, who earlier in the episode took to the main stage for a vocal performance as a cheerleader with two puppets tied to each side of her to mirror her dance moves.
Blu went onto say that she had previously done the act as the Spice Girls.
Mel joked: "That’s a way of keeping Geri in time. We should do that next time we go out.”
Fans were quick to notice the comments before branding her 'Shady Spice' on Twitter.
Dan Hastings said: "Mel C came for Victoria Beckham hard and they kept it in the edit? Omg"
Rebecca tweeted: "Yikes! Mel C with her cheeky little dig at Victoria"
Darren tweeted: "Loving how shady Mel C is being to the other Spice Girls!!"
Joy Roxas tweeted: "Mel C reading Victoria and Geri was legendary. She Shady Spice"
Mel followed in the footsteps of Emma Bunton, Mel B and Geri Horner who have all appeared on the show.
The first episode of Drag Race: UK vs The World saw nine international queens from the franchise compete to become the first ever global drag superstar.
Other episodes will feature celebrity guest judges such as Jade Thirlwall, Katie Price, Michelle Keegan and Daisy May Cooper who is on next week's episode.
RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World continues on Tuesday at 9pm on BBC Three.
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