The Spice Girls have fueled intense speculation about a reunion by posting a cryptic video on Instagram featuring a series of clues. The short clip has sent fans into a frenzy, with many convinced a comeback is imminent.
The video opens with a newspaper on the steps of London's St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, a location famously featured in the group's 1996 music video for their debut single, "Wannabe." The opening bars of "Wannabe" can also be heard in the teaser.
The newspaper's masthead reads "The Stage and Television Today," a publication that once covered theater and television casting news. A page within the paper then displays text asking, "R U a Spice Girls fan with the ability to sing and dance?" It further describes the group as "a widely successful, global, choreographed, singing/dancing all female pop act with a record nine number ones in the UK & over 100 million global sales." The text directs viewers to "Thursday 10th September at 2 o'clock BST," noting that "No sheet music required but you will need a vinyl or a CD player."
The group captioned the post with "10.09.2026 | 2pm BST," the date and time of the promised announcement. Fans quickly flooded the comments section with their theories, ranging from a full reunion and world tour to a re-release of a past hit.
This cryptic message comes after months of reunion rumors and reports of canceled plans. Earlier in the year, a 30th-anniversary tour was reportedly axed due to disagreements among the band members. Similarly, a proposed Netflix project to celebrate the anniversary was rumored to have been canceled.
Despite previous reports of stalled plans, members have often expressed a desire to mark the milestone. Mel C, also known as Melanie Chisholm, has previously stated that while no reunion is currently in the works, she remains optimistic about the possibility of the Spice Girls performing together again in the future. Victoria Beckham, who has focused on her fashion career, has also hinted at potential involvement, having previously rejoined the group virtually for a singalong in early 2026. Geri Halliwell-Horner, Melanie Brown (Mel B), Emma Bunton, and Melanie Chisholm (Mel C) have all been reportedly in discussions for various projects, though agreements have been difficult to reach. A notable point of contention has been reported friction between Geri and Mel B following Mel's 2019 interview about a past alleged fling.
The Spice Girls, who rose to fame in 1996 with "Wannabe," achieved global success with nine UK number-one singles and two number-one albums. Victoria Beckham last performed with the group during the 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony and their 2007-08 world tour. Geri Halliwell-Horner originally departed the group in 1998.