Melanie Chisholm, the former Spice Girl better known as Mel C or Sporty Spice, has married Australian model Chris Dingwall. The pair tied the knot in an intimate wedding at a country house in northwest England on Saturday afternoon.According to the Daily Mail, the guest list was heavy on girl power, with Chisholm’s former bandmates Geri Horner, Mel B and Emma Bunton in attendance to celebrate the occasion. While Posh Spice Victoria Beckham was unable to attend due to her commitments alongside her husband at the World Cup in the United States, Beckham designed the white, backless wedding gown Chisholm wore down the aisle, according to the publication.
The singer met Chris Dingwall through a celebrity dating app before their relationship blossomed during her time living in Sydney.Image credit (Instagram)
Melanie Chisholm and Chris Dingwall’s relationshipChisholm, 52, and Dingwall, believed to be in his late 40s, first connected through a celebrity dating application in 2023 while Chisholm was living in London. They went on their first date while Chisholm was touring in Australia as a DJ.Appearing on an Australian podcast ‘Life Uncut,’ Chisholm spoke openly about her partner’s character. “He’s just a real gentle soul. He’s one of those people that just doesn’t get all up in your business, you know? He’s quietly on the sidelines being uber supportive,” she told the hosts.
Melanie Chisholm’s relocation to Australia
Chisholm relocated to Sydney in early 2025 when she took on a coaching position on a musical competition television programme, replacing another artist in the role. Her move to Australia marked a significant shift in her personal and professional life after decades based in the United Kingdom.
The former Spice Girl married Australian model Chris Dingwall in a private ceremony surrounded by close friends and family.Image credit (Instagram)
Speaking to Sunday Life last year about her life with Dingwall in Australia, Chisholm reflected on her changing priorities. “I am a bit of a workaholic. I decided last year, when I met my boyfriend, that I do have an incredible life. My work enables me to travel, and I love what I do. It used to be all work and not a lot of play. I am changing that,” she said.She also expressed her connection to Australia’s coastal lifestyle. “Bondi is the health capital of Australia, if not the world. And being Sporty Spice, it feels like I found my spiritual home. It’s a very natural spot for me to be in,” she explained.
Chris Dingwall’s background
Little is publicly known about Dingwall beyond his work as a Bondi-based model and filmmaker. He is signed with a major modelling agency and maintains an active social media presence. His Instagram features several photographs of the couple attending overseas music festivals, a major international motorsport race and Paris Fashion Week, documenting their shared experiences and travels together.
Australian model Chris Dingwall tied the knot with Melanie Chisholm after the couple’s relationship blossomed following their first meeting in 2023.Image credit (Instagram)
Melanie Chisholm’s previous relationships and familyThis marks Chisholm’s first marriage, though the star has been involved in several high-profile relationships throughout her life. She had a short, fleeting relationship with a British pop star in 1997, and a long one with a manager from 2015 to 2022.The tradition of celebrating important milestones together was continued by Chisholm’s 17-year-old daughter Scarlett, who was one of the bridesmaids at the wedding, which she shared with a British real estate developer.
