Holly Willoughby addressed Mel B on today's edition of This Morning.
The broadcaster has faced backlash after she was spotted with Phillip Schofield in Westminster Hall at Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state. This Morning issued a statement to defend the hosts over claims they skipped the queue to pay their respects to the former monarch.
The statement insisted they were there in a "professional capacity" and Holly later said they would never take anyone's place in the queue. The "queue jump" row continues to be a major talking point and Good Morning Britain viewers claimed Mel B made a subtle dig when she appeared on Tuesday's edition of the ITV news programme.
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The former Spice Girl asked Susanna Reid what her experience was like after she queued to see Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state. "Before I forget, you queued for seven hours. My gosh, I have so much respect for you. What was that like?"
The GMB host thanked Mel for her kind words as she said: "It felt like a sort of pilgrimage. It was an honour to be with all the other people in the queue." Mel interrupted Susanna as she added: "No queue jumping for you."
George was following the show on Twitter and said: "Mel B throwing shade at Phil & Holly jumping the queue on." Holly and Phil fronted Thursday's edition of This Morning and interviewed Mel B's fellow Spice Girl, Mel C.
They quizzed the singer from Warrington on what life was like at the beginning of the Spice Girls' rise to stardom. Mel said: "I was living in Watford at the time with Mel B. I think she might be watching."
Holly also addressed the singer as she said: "Morning, Mel." Viewers following the show on Twitter claimed it was "awkward".
Tony said: "Morning, Mel (B)" um, did you not see her call you out the other day?"
D added: "Omggg awks them talking about Spice Girls after what Mel B said about Phil and holly"
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