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Micah Richards Says Mel B Was His Babysitter in Leeds

The pundit revealed the childhood link on The Rest Is Football, prompting stunned reactions from the hosts.

Overview

  • Richards said on the podcast that Spice Girl Mel B looked after him when he was a child in their shared hometown of Leeds.
  • He told Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, who reacted with disbelief, that the story dates back to his early years.
  • Richards added that they remain in contact and that he spoke with her a couple of months ago.
  • He said there are photos from the time and joked that his sister still does Mel B’s hair.
  • The anecdote surfaced during an episode that had turned to Victoria Beckham’s band, adding a light twist to the football discussion.