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Scarlett O'Toole

Mel C says Spice Girls days were 'joyless' because dark 'secret' was killing her

Melanie C has bravely spoken about her battle with an eating disorder, as she said her Spice Girls success was "joyless" because of her secret illness.

The 48-year-old popstar opened up about having "an element of guilt" attached to her fame, as she dealt with her mental health struggles while "living my dream" at the same time.

The girl band was formed in 1994 and quickly shot to global fame. When the band peaked in the late 90s, Mel C was struggling with her weight behind the scenes.

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