Melanie Chisholm, the former Spice Girl better known as Mel C or Sporty Spice, has married Australian model Chris Dingwall. The couple tied the knot in an intimate wedding at a country house in North West 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 to grace the occasion. While Posh Spice Victoria Beckham was unable to attend due to her commitments alongside her husband at the US World Cup, 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 their 40s, first connected through a celebrity dating app in 2023 while Chisholm was living in London. They went on their first date while Chisholm was on tour in Australia as a DJ.Appearing on an Australian podcast “Life Uncut,” Chisholm spoke openly about her partner’s character. “She’s a very kind soul. She’s one of those people who don’t mind your business, you know? She’s quietly on the sidelines being very supportive,” she told the hosts.
Melanie Chisholm’s move to Australia
Chisholm moved to Sydney in early 2025 when she took a coaching position on a music competition TV show, replacing another artist in the role. His move to Australia marked a significant change in his personal and professional life after decades based in the UK.
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’m a bit of a workaholic. I decided last year, when I met my boyfriend, that I have an amazing life. My job allows me to travel and I love what I do. It used to be all work and not much play. I’m changing that,” she said.He also expressed his connection to Australia’s coastal lifestyle. “Bondi is the health capital of Australia, if not the world. And being Sporty Spice, I feel like I’ve found my spiritual home. It’s a very natural place for me,” he explained.
Background by Chris Dingwall
Little is publicly known about Dingwall beyond his work as a Bondi-based model and filmmaker. He is signed to a major modeling agency and maintains an active presence on social media. Their Instagram includes several photos of the couple attending music festivals abroad, a major international motor 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 their first meeting in 2023. Image Credit (Instagram)
Melanie Chisholm’s previous 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 and fleeting relationship with a British pop star in 1997, and a long one with a manager from 2015 to 2022.The tradition of celebrating major milestones together was continued by Chisholm’s 17-year-old daughter Scarlett, who was one of the bridesmaids at the wedding, which he shared with a British property developer.