Main image via @officialmelb/Instagram

Scary Spice Melanie Brown shocked fans when she shared news that she had been hospitalised with broken ribs and required emergency care for a severed right hand.

The news was shared via an Instagram post which showed Mel B in a giant purple foam arm protector. The 43-year-old former X Factor judge seemed in high spirits despite the startling nature of her injuries.

 

 

 

 

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Thankyou to all the wonderful nurses dr’s and my amazing surgeon for the care and expertise given to me here at the hospital I’ve been staying at,suffering 2 broken ribs a severed right hand needing emergancy care,to having had to have over a 3 hr surgery to repair the damage hence the purple sling,I’ve had to unfortunately cancel my book signing today in NY,I appolagise to each and everyone one of you who bought there tickets to meet me today😩I’m absolutely gutted but I can assure you it WILL happen at a later date,I promise,but for now My right arm/hand is all stitched up and I’m trying to keep still to heal my broken ribs,ohhh the pain,but I’m in super safe hands with the care of everyone here at the hospital!!!!!thank you all for understanding,I love you all #accidentshappen #needtimetoheal #hospital

A post shared by Scary Spice Mel b (@officialmelb) on Dec 10, 2018 at 12:29am PST

The reason behind Mel B’s two broken ribs and hand injuries is still a mystery.  Spice Girls fans have reportedly been speculating that she might have fallen down some stairs, though we don’t think that really explains the severed hand…

In the face of these tragic injuries, fans can take solace in the fact that Mel B has the support of the rest of the Spice Girls who have rallied around her after she was hospitalised.

 

 

 

 

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When your besties show up to hospital with hugs laughter and ALOT of love,ahhhh I love my spice girls yipppeee #friendship #family #spicegirls

A post shared by Scary Spice Mel b (@officialmelb) on Dec 10, 2018 at 5:39am PST

We hope this doesn’t affect their preparation for their reunion tour next year!

Info via Mirror