Mel B’s ex-husband Stephen Belafonte contacted the charity Women’s Aid, of which she is a patron, and told bosses she lied about being a victim
- Mel B’s ex-husband Stephen Belafonte contacted the domestic violence charity Women’s Aid to get them to drop her as their sponsor
- The 47-year-old film producer contacted the organization and told them she was lying about being a victim of abuse
- Spice Girls singer Melanie has been a patron of Woman’s Aid since 2018, after she left she claimed it was an abusive relationship, which Stephen strongly denies
- Melanie split from her film producer ex-husband Stephen Belafonte in 2017 after a decade
- For free and confidential support, call Refuge’s 24-hour toll-free Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247
Mel BStephen Belafonte’s ex-husband contacted the domestic violence charity Women’s Aid to get them to drop her as their sponsor.
The 47-year-old film producer contacted the organization and told them she was lying about being a victim of abuse.
He told that Private conversation with Alexis Texas Podcast: “I said, ‘Hey, Melanie is clearly telling you lies. Don’t believe me, I got all the evidence from forensic accountants just before we went to court.”
Tough times: Mel B’s ex-husband Stephen Belafonte contacted domestic violence charity Women’s Aid to get them to drop her as their sponsor (Mel pictured in January)
However, Stephen told podcast host Alexis that the charity refused to work with him.
Spice Girls singer Melanie has been a patron of Woman’s Aid since 2018, after she left she claimed it was an abusive relationship, which Stephen strongly denies.
A Women’s Aid spokesperson told MailOnline: “When they are contacted by a suspected perpetrator of domestic violence, we refer them to Respect, a national charity that has experience working with perpetrators of domestic violence and with whom we work closely .”
Claims: The 47-year-old film producer contacted the organization and told them she was lying about being a victim of abuse (Stephen pictured in September)
A representative for Melanie declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.
Stephen also said that Mel, who reached a £2million out-of-court settlement in 2019 in a defamation case with former nanny Lorraine Gilles, who called her a “prostitute”, should have left her out of the role.
Mel claimed Stephen got Lorraine pregnant and forced her into a threesome, which Stephen and Lorraine deny.
Well deserved: Mel B received her MBE for her services to victims of domestic violence from Prince William at Buckingham Palace in May
In May, Mel received an MBE from Prince William at Buckingham Palace for her services to victims of domestic violence.
The Woman’s Aid patron dedicated her MBE to helping people suffering from abusive relationships.
Speak with The sun Upon learning she had received the honor, she said: “I thought of all the women I’ve met over the past few years who have been through horrific situations, women who have died, women who are still suffering.
“For me, it was all about her. It still is.’
Happy moment: The Spice Girl, 46, who was accompanied by proud mum Andrea, was named in the New Year Honors for services to charity and vulnerable women
She continued: “When I received this letter telling me about the MBE, for the first time I thought I had done something.
“Not as Spice Girl, but as Melanie Brown – this mixed-race, working-class kid from Leeds who has always done her own thing.
“It made me incredibly proud of myself, of all the women who have had similar experiences, and of all the people who have helped me along the way.”
Melanie split from her film producer ex-husband Stephen Belafonte in 2017 after a decade.
She claimed in her 2018 memoir Brutally Honest that she suffered abuse – allegations Belafonte has repeatedly denied.
For free and confidential support, call Refuge’s 24-hour toll-free Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or click here.
Moment to remember: Mel couldn’t keep the smile off her face so proud as she accepted the prestigious award from Prince William
