While most people spend Sunday lounging at home or catching up on errands, Mel C was living her best beach life on the sun-soaked shores of Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
The 51-year-old Spice Girl icon—forever known to fans as Sporty Spice—was spotted in full vacation mode, soaking up the rays with her boyfriend Chris Dingwall by her side. And yes, there was PDA.
A Beach Day Done Right
Mel was all smiles during their romantic seaside stroll, turning heads as she showed off her toned six-pack and beach-ready look.
Wearing a tiny, ribbed green bikini with a square neckline, the singer oozed sporty glam.
Keeping it laid-back, she skipped the makeup and tied her brunette hair up in a no-fuss bun.
Her signature tattoos were also on display, including a bold cross on her bicep and the word “angel” inked across her stomach—just in case anyone forgot her edge.
Packing on the PDA
After splashing in the waves and taking a stroll through the sand, Mel and Chris shared a sweet, cheeky kiss on the grass just steps away from the beach.
The couple looked totally at ease together, clearly enjoying each other’s company in the laid-back beach atmosphere.
Mel slipped on a pair of classic blue denim shorts over her bikini as she wandered to the shoreline, topping off her outfit with a loose pink and blue striped shirt she tied casually around her waist.
On her feet? Comfy white Birkenstocks. For a pop of style, she added black tinted sunglasses and a chunky silver ring.
Meet the New Guy: Chris Dingwall
So who is Chris Dingwall? The model-turned-creative is believed to be in his 40s and has made a name for himself not just in front of the camera but also behind it.
He’s signed with top agencies like Ford Models and Chadwick, and he travels the world for fashion shoots.
Beyond modeling, he also works as an actor, writer, and director in film and television.
Mel and Chris first sparked dating rumors when they were seen getting cozy at Glastonbury Festival in June last year.
Though it’s not known exactly how they met, many believe sparks flew during Mel’s visit to Australia in May 2023 while she was on tour.
A Love Story Across Continents
Since going public with their relationship, the couple have been jet-setting across the globe.
Over the summer, they were seen locking lips on a romantic boat ride in Ibiza, followed by a loved-up appearance at Wimbledon in London. Safe to say, things are going strong.
While Mel C has always kept her romantic life pretty low-key, she hasn’t shied away from speaking about the double standards she faced during her Spice Girls days.
In a candid interview on Australia’s The Project, she revealed that she was once discouraged from dating while her bandmates had more freedom in their personal lives.
Breaking Free from the Past
Reflecting on that time, Mel said, “Looking back, what struck me was it was one rule for one and another for the others.”
She added that she often felt unfairly judged as being too “vulnerable” for a relationship, which made her question herself.
Before Chris, Mel was in a long-term relationship with music producer Joe Marshall.
The two were together for seven years, living in North London before calling it quits in the summer of 2022.
Shortly after their split, Mel shared that she had joined the dating app Hinge—proving that even Spice Girls dive into the modern dating pool.