Nadine Coyle EXCLUSIVE: Pop star predicts that if Victoria Beckham changes her mind about Spice Girls reunion the band could say 'no thanks'

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Nadine Coyle believes the Spice Girls might say 'thanks, but no thanks' to Victoria Beckham if she ever changed her mind about joining them for their 2019 tour. 

One-fifth of Girls Aloud - who were often hailed as the next Spice Girls in their day -  Nadine admitted in a recent chat with MailOnline that she is excited about the iconic 90s group's decision to reform this year; but that it's a shame Victoria is sitting this one out. 

Nadine - who, herself, reformed with Girls Aloud in 2012/2013 to mark the band's ten year anniversary - said: 'I'm sure a lot of people were disappointed about Victoria not joining the reunion. And I'm sure Victoria is surprised at how well it's sold too.

Girl allowed? Former-Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle believes the Spice Girls might say 'thanks, but no thanks' to Victoria Beckham if she ever changed her mind about joining them for their 2019 tour [pictured performing at The Clapham Grand on Friday]

'But, you know, there's still time. She might come back and join them. But actually, they might not let her now that they've sold out the shows without her.'

She added, jokingly: 'They might be like, "no you're okay thanks, here's a ticket for you and the Beckham clan".'

When asked whether Nadine - who has never been shy about her fondness for her girl group days - would take over from Victoria if ever the idea was floated, the 33-year-old said: 'No. But I will absolutely be going to see their reunion show. At least once!'

She also revealed: 'The band they're using - they're actually the same band I used for Insatiable.'

Disappointed: Nadine believes it's a shame Victoria is sitting the 2019 tour out - but that she could still perhaps return [pictured at the Spice Girls' Olympics 2012 performance]

Nadine - who, herself, reformed with Girls Aloud in 2012/2013 to mark the band's ten year anniversary - said: 'I'm sure a lot of people were disappointed about Victoria not joining the reunion. And I'm sure Victoria is surprised at how well it's sold too'

Not this time: Victoria has been vocal about not wanting to re-tread the boards in her killer stilettos and little black dress [pictured L-R in 1997 and 2007]

Nadine launched solo material following Girls Aloud's split, with the aforementioned Insatiable being the name of her debut solo album and it's title single.

She returned the following year, in 2011, with Sweetest High - a one off single - and then relaunched her solo efforts last year with track Go To Work.

She also revealed to MailOnline that she has new music coming in 2019.

'I am bringing out more stuff this year,' she revealed. 'Last year I brought out an EP. But even though I have been doing it a long time, I am relatively new as a solo act. So it's about finding my feet.

Spice Girls 2.0: Girls Aloud  were often hailed as the next Spice Girls in their day [pictured 2009]

An old pro: Posh's last performance with the group to date was at the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony

Then and now: Victoria has, these days, ditched music for fashion [pictured L-R in 1997 and 2019]

'It's also about how far you can push yourself with the singing and dancing. It's about what you're comfortable with, what you're good at.' 

While Girls Aloud's track-record with solo success has had it's ups and downs, with some members of the group seemingly quitting music altogether, all five Spice Girls released solo material.

And while Victoria has, these days, ditched music for fashion, she released one official solo album, recorded two further albums (which were eventually shelved) and released four top 10 singles on her own.

Solo star: Nadine still belts out the band's tunes at her gigs, admitting she will always love singing their songs

Sweetest high: She was seen at the weekend doing just that at The Clapham Grand's monthly pop takeover - The Grand Goes Pop - in London. March will, incidentally, feature a set from Spice Girl Mel C

As they were: Nadine was in Girls Aloud with Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Cheryl [pictured 2003]

Yet she has been vocal about not wanting to re-tread the boards in her killer stilettos and little black dress.

She told Good Morning America last month: 'I’ll always be a Spice Girl and I’m so proud of everything I achieved. I’m so proud of them. It’s going to be the best show.'

'I can’t wait to take the kids and see it but, you know, with my business now I just wouldn’t be able to do it, but I wish them so much luck.'

Victoria - whose last performance with the group to date was at the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony - met with her fellow Spice Girls Emma Bunton, Mel C, Mel B and Geri Horner - this time last year to chat about the future of the group.

When five becomes four: Victoria was in the Spice Girls with Emma Bunton, Mel C, Mel B and Geri Horner

Three months to go: The girls made their comeback announcement without Posh Spice

Yesteryear: The ground consequently sold out their 2019 UK tour, adding more dates and teasing that it might be going global [pictured 1998]

But the girls made their comeback announcement last autumn without Posh Spice, consequently selling out their UK tour, adding more dates and teasing that it might be going global.

Nadine - who was in Girls Aloud with Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Cheryl - still belts out the band's tunes at her gigs, admitting she will always love singing their songs.

She was seen at the weekend doing just that at The Clapham Grand's monthly pop takeover - The Grand Goes Pop - in London. March will, incidentally, feature a set from Spice Girl Mel C.