A WORLD famous pop star has accidentally ‘confirmed’ her involvement in Holly Willoughby and Bear Grylls’ new Netflix show.
Last week we exclusively revealed Spice Girl Mel B had signed up to Bear Hunt, a multi-million pound adventure show that will air next year.
She told friends she joined up to help pay for her upcoming lavish wedding to hairdresser Rory McPhee, 36, at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
While all other contestants are keeping tight-lipped, Mel today shared a video at a retreat in Costa Rica, where the series is being filmed.
She emerged from a wooden hut wearing a bikini and went on to submerge herself in an ice bath.
Looking in great shape, the 49-year-old then ran off to her towel, which she laid upon to warm up.
She wrote on Instagram: “Luvvvv the sunnn and my ice baths having the best time but that was HARDDDD might do it again u no I luv my ice baths.”
When a fan asked where she was, another replied: “She will be on Netflix show, she is filming the show in Costa Rica.”
Others showered her with praise, with one writing: “Your just amazing Mel B.”
Another said: “Blimey, Mel! Good for you.”
One pop star who won’t be on the show is former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson.
An insider told The Sun: “Jesy had meetings with producers who were casting for the show, but in the end they couldn’t come to a deal so Jesy won’t be in the final line-up.
“It will be a real blow to Little Mix fans who were excited to see her back in the public eye, and it would have been a huge global gig for Jesy, but bosses met with loads of big celeb names and not everyone ends up in the confirmed mix.
“The show is set to be a huge hit though and Netflix are ploughing loads of money into it so it’s sure to get another series – don’t be surprised if Jesy ends up in the line-up for the second season.”
We told last month how the streaming giant is splashing out £10m to sign up A-list names for the show.
Those said to be taking part include Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas and model Leomie Anderson.
But there’s already a risk of a show feud between former The Saturdays singer Una Healy and rugby ace Danny Cipriani, over her ex-husband Ben Foden‘s previous comments about him.
Bear Hunt line-up
Holly Willoughby's new TV show alongside adventurer Bear Grylls has drawn in some big names.
The following are set to appear:
Ted Lasso star Kola Bokinni
Spice Girl Mel B
Former tennis star Boris Becker
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas
Retired rugby player Danny Cipriani
Saturdays singer Una Healy
The former Northampton Saints player had made a major jibe at his rival for letting his off-field lifestyle threaten his career.
He told The Mirror: “My girlfriend is in the limelight more than me.
“If I am ever pictured with her it’s normally, ‘Here is Una Healy… and rugby boyfriend Ben Foden’. I’m never going to be the main focus.
“I’ve never been a big clubber anyway. It’s always been a part of the rugby culture to get drunk – but I do it with the boys! For me, it’s rugby, rugby, rugby.
“Cipriani has been a bit unlucky. He has probably done it a bit too soon. He needed to concentrate on his rugby a little bit more.”
Fast-forward 14 years and his remarks haven’t been forgotten, with a source telling The Sun: “Danny is still fuming about it.
“This will make it awkward for them both as Una tries to keep a good relationship with Ben for sake of her kids and now she has to be around someone who hates her ex.
“It’s not exactly comfortable for either of them and could see them clashing.”
