While allegations of infidelity and domestic abuse are the reason for Mel’s divorce from her husband of 10 years, Stephen Belafonte, the Spice Girl’s ex thinks there’s more to it.
Mel’s ex-girlfriend Christa Parker thinks it was the death of her dad, Martin Brown, from cancer in March which caused their break up.
The two dated before the 41-year-old began her romance with Stephen, meeting while dropping their kids off to school.
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DADDY COOL: Mel B’s dad Martin passed away in March
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STRONGER: Christa claims Martin’s death spurred Mel on to file for divorce
“I think that her dad getting sick, the reality of that, and him passing – that hit her full force”
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Christa said the death of Mel’s dad smacked her “full force” and led to the end of marriage.
She told The Mirror: “I think that her dad getting sick, the reality of that, and him passing – that hit her full force.
“She was always close to her mum, sister and dad.”
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ALLEGATIONS: Mel claims Stephen was abusive throughout their relationship
While Christa thinks Martin’s death was the catalyst for the demise of Mel’s marriage, she also thinks it brought her closer to her family.
The America’s Got Talent judge did not speak to her family for almost eight years, but following Martin’s death they have since reconciled.
Christa claimed that Mel used to speak to her mum and sister daily until Stephen came along.
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BITTER BATTLE: Mel’s mum and sister have slated Stephen
She added: “Her family despised him. Stephen would call Melanie’s mum and sister and just cuss them out and abuse them.
“He didn’t like Melanie around them, so that’s why she cut them off.”
Mel’s younger sister Danielle called the film producer a “sorry excuse of a man” who should “rot in hell” following making up with her sibling.
And their mum Andrea has also spoken out, expressing her relief that she’s “now safe” from Stephen.
