Melanie Chisholm, the former Spice Girl better known as Mel C or Sporty Spice, is married to Australian model Chris Dingwall. The couple 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 is heavy on girl power, with Chisholm’s 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 with her husband at the World Cup in the United States, Beckham designed the white, backless wedding dress that 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 her 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 toured Australia as a DJ.Appearing on an Australian podcast ‘Life Uncut,’ Chisholm spoke openly about her partner’s behavior. “He’s a real gentle soul. He’s one of those people who don’t give a damn about your business, you know? He’s quietly on the sidelines supporting everybody,” he told the hosts.
Melanie Chisholm’s move to Australia
Chisholm moved to Sydney in early 2025 when he took a coaching position on a television music competition program, replacing another actor in the role. Her move to Australia marks a significant change 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 his life with Dingwall in Australia, Chisholm reflected on his changing priorities. “I’m a bit of a workaholic. I decided last year, when I met my boyfriend, that I have a wonderful life. My work allows me to travel, and I love what I do. Before it was all work and not much play. I changed that,” he said.He also expressed his connection to Australian coastal life. “Bondi is the fitness capital of Australia, if not the world. And as Sporty Spice, I feel like I’ve found my spiritual home. It’s a natural place for me,” he explained.
Chris Dingwall’s background:
The public knows little about Dingwall beyond her work as a Bondi-based model and filmmaker. She is signed to a major modeling agency and maintains an active social media presence. His Instagram has many photos of the couple attending music festivals abroad, a major international motorsport race and Paris Fashion Week, documenting their shared experiences and travels together.
Australian model Chris Dingwall married Melanie Chisholm after the couple’s relationship blossomed after they first met in 2023. Image credit (Instagram)
Melanie Chisholm’s past relationships and familyThis marks Chisholm’s first marriage, although 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.
