Several members of the Spice Girls are reportedly “furious” after unflattering details from a private conversation emerged in court documents. Mel B, Geri Halliwell, and Emma Bunton have been particularly affected by the leak, which came out during a defamation case in the United States this week. According to reports from The Sun, Mel B told her bandmates Geri and Emma that “charity doesn’t pay the bills” during a discussion about reuniting for a gig.

The leaked messages, which became public as part of the defamation case, have left the stars embarrassed and angry. The tension among the group is further highlighted by a series of emails discussing Victoria Beckham’s behavior at the Viva Forever! West End musical premiere on December 11, 2012. Victoria delayed the curtain call by 15 minutes due to traffic and chose to sit separately from the rest of the group, which did not sit well with Mel B.

Following their reunion at the London Olympics closing ceremony, the group reportedly sought legal advice to prevent Victoria from stopping them from touring. Years later, Mel B, Geri, and Emma planned a comeback without Victoria and Mel C, though it never materialized. Despite past tensions, the Spice Girls appeared to be on good terms recently, celebrating Victoria’s 50th birthday together in London.

The emergence of the group chat between Geri, Emma, and Mel B threatens to reignite old conflicts. The leaked conversation included a comment from Geri warning Mel B about .