Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm has married Australian model Chris Dingwall. The pair tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at a country house in northwest England on Saturday afternoon.According to the Daily Mail, the guest list was full of girl power, with Chisholm’s former bandmates Geri Horner, Mel B and Emma Bunton all attending the festivities. While sassy hottie Victoria Beckham was unable to attend as she was attending the World Cup in the United States with her husband, Chisholm wore a white backless wedding dress designed by Beckham down the aisle, the publication reported.
The singer met Chris Dingwall on a celebrity dating app while living in Sydney and their relationship blossomed. Image source (Instagram)
Melanie Chisholm and Chris Dingwall’s relationshipChisholm, 52, and Dingwall, who is believed to be in his 40s, first linked up through a celebrity dating app in 2023, when Chisholm was living in London. Their first date took place while Chisholm was touring Australia as a DJ.Chisholm appeared on Australian podcast Life Uncut and opened up about her partner’s character. “He’s a really gentle soul. He’s one of those people who doesn’t go all-in on things with you, you know? He’s quietly there to be super supportive,” she told the host.
Melanie Chisholm moves to Australia
Chisholm moved to Sydney in early 2025 when she took a job as a coach on a music competition television show, replacing another artist. After decades in the UK, her move to Australia marked a major transition in her personal and professional life.
The former Spice Girl married Australian model Chris Dingwall in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family. Image source (Instagram)
Speaking to Sunday Life last year about her life in Australia with Dingwall, Chisholm reflected on her changing priorities. “I’m a workaholic. Last year, when I met my boyfriend, I decided my life was truly incredible. My job allows me to travel and I love what I do. It used to be all work and not a lot of fun. I’m changing that,” she said.She also expresses her connection to Australia’s coastal lifestyle. “Bondi is the health capital of Australia, if not the world. Being Sports Spice feels like I’ve found my spiritual home. It’s a very natural place for me,” she explains.
Chris Dingwall’s background
Little is known to the public about Dingwall beyond his work as a Bundy model and film producer. He is signed with a major modeling agency and remains active on social media. His Instagram has several photos of the couple attending overseas music festivals, major international motorsport events and Paris Fashion Week, documenting their shared experiences and travels together.
After Australian model Chris Dingwall and Melanie Chisholm first met in 2023, their relationship blossomed. Image source (Instagram)
Melanie Chisholm’s previous relationships and familyThis marks Chisholm’s first marriage, although the star has had several high-profile relationships in her life. She had a brief, short-lived relationship with a British pop star in 1997, and a long-term relationship with a manager from 2015 to 2022.Chisholm’s 17-year-old daughter Scarlett continued the tradition of celebrating important milestones together by being one of the bridesmaids at the wedding, which she shared with a British property developer.