Comedian and TV personality Dave Hughes is set to rub shoulders with the world’s most iconic pop stars and celebrities after receiving an invitation to attend Spice Girl Mel B’s exclusive wedding in London. However, the Australian funny man nearly missed his chance to RSVP after a month-long communication blackout while filming reality TV show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Hughesy, known for his unfiltered humour and lovable larrikin persona, shared the near-miss on news.com.au’s From the Newsroom podcast. “When I was in the jungle, it was a month with no contact with anyone,” Hughes said. “After I got out, I found an email from Mel B’s wedding planner asking, ‘Do you want to go to the wedding?’ It had been sent weeks earlier.”
Luckily, the stars aligned. Hughes and his wife had already planned a July holiday in London, and the wedding date happened to fall perfectly between two of his scheduled stand-up gigs in the UK. “It’s a perfectly situated wedding date,” he added with a grin.
Mel B’s royal-worthy wedding ceremony
Melanie Brown, globally known as Mel B or Scary Spice, has been engaged to British hairstylist Rory McPhee since 2022. Their nuptials will be held at one of the most iconic venues in the world—St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The cathedral, steeped in royal and cultural history, rarely hosts weddings outside of the royal family and distinguished honourees. But as Mel B is a recipient of an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire), she qualifies for the honour.
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“As I have an MBE, I am allowed to marry at St Paul’s,” Mel B told The Sun, confirming the unique and prestigious location.
Mel B will be joined by all her Spice Girls bandmates on her big day, turning the wedding into a likely pop culture milestone. Reports confirm that Victoria Beckham, also known as Posh Spice, has designed Mel’s wedding dress, as well as the gown her mother will wear. “Victoria actually designed my dress and my mum’s dress,” Mel B shared in a recent interview on The Today Show.
Not content with just one outfit, the singer plans to change multiple times throughout the event. “I don’t think it would be fair to just have one… at least three, right?” she said, hinting at a lavish, fashion-forward celebration.
Star-studded guest list and glamorous expectations
With all five Spice Girls expected to attend—Mel B, Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, and Melanie C—the reunion of one of the biggest girl groups in music history is already creating a buzz. Add to that a guest list rumoured to include music mogul Simon Cowell, close celebrity friends, and now Dave Hughes, and the event is set to be a spectacle of international fame and high fashion.
Hughesy, who became close friends with Mel B during their time as judges on The Masked Singer Australia, joked about his hopes for the wedding’s networking opportunities. “Let’s hope all the Spice Girls are there, and Simon Cowell,” he said. “I reckon he could do with me what he did with One Direction back in the day!”
The stand-up comic is known for his tongue-in-cheek wit, but it’s clear he’s thrilled to be attending such a landmark event. Whether for mingling with global superstars or simply enjoying the celebration, Hughesy’s presence adds another layer of Aussie charm to the high-profile affair.
The venue, the dresses, and the headlines to come
St. Paul’s Cathedral is a wedding location rarely matched in grandeur. Famous for hosting the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, it is one of Britain’s most recognisable landmarks and represents a historic venue for a global pop icon to tie the knot.
For Mel B, this wedding is more than a celebration of love—it’s a personal victory. After years of publicly documented struggles and personal reinvention, the singer has spoken openly about finding healing and stability with McPhee, whom she described as “my best friend and soulmate.”
Her fashion choices for the day have already generated anticipation. With Victoria Beckham—now a globally respected fashion designer—behind the seams, expectations are sky-high. Beckham’s dual role as guest and designer is particularly poignant given the Spice Girls’ legacy and the enduring public fascination with their lives post-band fame.
An Aussie in the middle of UK pop culture royalty
For Hughesy, attending the wedding will be more than just a glamorous outing. As one of Australia’s best-known comedians and television hosts, he’s carved out a long-standing media career that has included everything from radio shows and comedy specials to judging high-profile talent competitions. His camaraderie with Mel B from their time on The Masked Singer has clearly lasted beyond the cameras, and his inclusion in the guest list confirms the strength of their friendship.
The wedding will fall during his UK comedy tour in July, meaning his brief break from telling jokes will be spent sipping champagne under the Gothic arches of St. Paul’s Cathedral, possibly sharing a laugh with the likes of Posh, Ginger, Baby, and Sporty Spice.
The Spice Girls reunion everyone wants
While there’s no official confirmation of a Spice Girls performance at the reception, fans around the world are hoping for even a brief stage reunion. The nostalgia-fueled longing for a group comeback has been reignited multiple times over the years, and the setting of Mel B’s wedding—complete with designer gowns and global media attention—would be a perfect opportunity for one more musical moment.
Whether or not the girls perform, the day promises to be a highlight of the celebrity calendar, bringing together music, fashion, friendship, and fame under one historic roof.
Conclusion: Timing, friendship, and a fairytale setting
From a jungle in Australia to the heart of London, Dave Hughes’ journey to this year’s most anticipated celebrity wedding is a testament to comedic timing and loyal friendships. With Spice Girls nostalgia, royal-worthy fashion, and a star-studded cast of guests, Mel B’s wedding will likely dominate headlines long after the last dance.
