TACKershaw asks about Phoenix ... Is it true you have been given something of a hard time about the appearance of your daughter in your new video? And if so how do you react to that criticism?
No it's not true, I think there's been some question about why I put her in the video because i've kept her out of the public eye so well but all I've answered back is the song I wrote for her when she was four months, so it would be silly not to put her in the video. And there was no stopping her when we were on set.

ScAryViBe is a fan from the States... Hi Melanie, I'd just like to say that I think you should release Hot in America because out of all the Spice Girls I think your solo album would do the best. Also is your new CD going to sound like Hot or are you going to try for a different sound?
I'm probably not going to release Hot in the America, but it's all under negotiation but either way I will be releasing some material over there in the next couple of months. It will be very similar to Hot.

AndrwDvdRo has another question about ... would you ever like your daughter to follow in your footsteps or do her own thing?
Whatever she wants to do she can do it, I'll be the supportive mother just like my Mum was.

Josephine Ashley follows on that vibe... what is it like being a famous mum?
I don't see myself as a famous mum I just see myself as a mum and somebody who does a lot of work in the limelight.

Flipsround would like to know... Mel: How do you like your potatoes? As chips, crisps or baked? Love, Doyle
Chips because I make fantastic chips in a deep frying pan with lots of oil, properly. You can't beat homemade chips.

Madmandi4u wants to know... what other music are you into right now?
Missy Elliot, Little Kim, Foxy Brown, Outkast, Jaheem but then again I like my old school, Neneh Cherry, Maxi Priest and Bobbi Brown

. Evita8697 is back to Phoenix... What does pheonix think to having a song written about her? anna :D
I don't think she realises when we watch the video, she knows it's her in it but she likes any kind of music in it, she knows when the word lullaby comes in the song and she knows Shaggy when It Wasn't Me comes into it.

MrphyChrs4 thinks this is an election... Why should i buy your single?
You don't have to buy it if you don't want it but if you want to, buy it and you'll find it's fantastic.

Flipsround is in the States... Hi Melanie, when will you be getting over to America? Me and my mate want to see you!!
I'll be over in July for a week and then over in January for six months and I can't wait!

Betterthedeviluk has a choice for you... Would you rather see Kylie or Madonna in concert? X Mark
Neither. I'd rather see D'Angelo.

WendShfts wants to know... do u get on with geri?
Yes, I speak to her now and again, we're on amicable speaking terms.

Hawkinssquall asks... what would be your biggest hint for young people looking for super stardom?
Self belief, motivation and never giving up.

XxXMCMiKeXxx has eagle eyes... I was wondering, what happened to your lucky snake arm bracelet? You would not go onstage without it in Istanbul, but now you don't wear it anymore.
I do wear it! I'm wearing it now, can't you see it on the webcam?

A question from a Westlife fan…hey mel i was just wunderin if any of the spice girls hav made up with the westlife ;as they are the best band eva and I rekon phoenix is really cute!!
Neither them or their music is our taste or cup of tea but we get on with them fine.

Back to your baby: where did you think of the name pheonix?
I thought of it a long, long time ago and it comes from the Firebird that rises from the ashes I didn't know if she was going to be a boy or a girl. Chi is a tattoo that I have on my stomach which means spirit, heart and mind.

Monyb123 admires your dress sense... who is your favorite designer Mel?
I don't have any particular favourite designer I do mix and match with clothes that are two seasons old I'm not really up to date with the current fashion, I make my own up. I wear what I feel comfortable in.

SShelley2k wants to know how to get on TV... hi mel i luv ur new single!!! how can i b on your new t.v show??
You can audition for it up North. Actually there's a number you can call and you can audition down the phone, 50 people get picked to get auditioned on tv and then five get picked.

Grahamy1 wonders... Have you achieved everything you aimed for in life, or are still some things you would like t happen?
There's lots of things that I'd like to happen, I'd like to have more children, further my career in music and TV further my stuff with my two charities which I'm patron of which is Blackliners and Women's Aid and spiritually I want to become more self aware and a better person, so there's lots.

Argyle Billy is very considerate... How was your day? You OK? Need anyting from the shop as Im going?
Actually I do need some ham and some milk because my fridge is bare!! But my day's going ok. I just got back from Romania, but I'm going to my sister's 21st straight after this, that's why I'm dressed in pink spangles.

Bufsangel wants to know... how honoured were you to perform at the nelson mandela concert and what was the experience like was it different to toher concerts?
I was VERY HONOURED to perform but I was more honoured for me and my baby to meet him backstage. It's great to be involved in a celebrate Africa concert considering they've only had democracy for 7 years. I did have an accident though, half my nipple fell out so I was a bit embarassed.

IcEcHiC451 has heard rumours... Is it true u plan to make ur own brand of baby wear?
I would love to at some point but there's no plans yet but if I do I'd make it cheap and cheerful and good quality.

LutonFaithful has seen you on TV... your tune has just come on the telly do u ever watch yourself on the telly?
Yes, and it makes me cringe but I'm very proud to be in the position I am , where I'm on TV quite a lot but you do criticise yoursel and at the same time you laugh. It's the same as seeing yourself in the papers.

JAMIEDirtyDog asks... can u ever see yourself getting married again?
Not at the moment but you can never say never, who knows?

Jstan wants to know... Who are you voting for?
Nobody. I don't believe in the politics in the country there's not enough people in power in this country who understand the needs of the people in poverty. So I'm not voting purely for that matter because they don't know what's going on. They're all full of poo.

KarenCadman goes back to the album... Hi mel how are you and little pheonix love the way you have the little one in the vid, what will be the next great track to come of your album and are you doing another album soon.
I might be releasing one more track off the album possibly Hot and then I will hopefully go into writing the second album later this year. But me and Phoenix are fine, she's been at nursery school today.

V1RUZZ7 would like to know... What is your favourite movie of all time?
It would have to be something like Singing in the Rain, the Colour Purple, or Raging Bull.

Klayisarightguy is curious.. Do you still talk to your old school mates?
I still have the same two best friends that I've had since I was 8 years old, it's very important to keep your friends.

FitnessX20 is a fitness fanatic... how often do u work out? i go 3 times a week.
I did go through a phase after I had Phoenix and I had a personal trainer and I went 3 times a week but I haven't been for about a year unfortunately.

GAVHAMILTON666 asks simply... ant or dec?
I prefer Dec but they're both nice guys, I was at the pub with them two weeks ago, they're both lovely.

Flipsround (again) asks... Melanie: Do you have any nicknames for Phoenix?
Yeah, I call her Phoeny-Bean or Phoeny.

M15TY2K asks... What doi you thinks been your biggest achievment throughout your career so far? Love, Misty x
Probably being able to help my family out being able to travel the world and hopefully standing for something for my mixed race community.

VickyVelliott would like to know... hey mel, what is your fave way to chill out?
Just relaxing at home on the sofa, with some music, reading Phoenix a book, having a nice glass of wine, having friends round, meditating in my meditation room.

Crosbie2 asks... What do you think of the Popstars 2 where you can be as young as 14?
I think as long as that 14 year old knows what shes doing, is ambitious enough and mentally aware of it then it's fine but if they've been pushed into it, I don't agree with it, that's very dangerous.

Langon1514 goes back to the fridge for inspiration... Hi mel whats your favorite food?
Western Indian, rice peas and chicken or a proper sunday roast with Yorkshire Pudding, roast potatoes, gravy. Or plain old cheese on toast with tomatoes and brown sauce.

ATOXMED about that laugh... r u a naturally happy person cos every1 knows that wicked laugh of yours!!
I am a very happy person and I've got nothing to be sad about really and when you've got a child in your life that makes it more enjoyable. Obviously I get days where I get PMT and I'm depressed but it soon passes in a couple of hours and there's not that many so I am lucky.

BuffyBabe002 thinks of Hollywood... mel, are you going to make your own movie?
Maybe in a few years when I've had some acting lessons but at the moment I'm concentrating on my music and my tv career.

GMM250686 has a hair question... Do you prefer your hair in the 'scary' image or sleek and straight?
My hair is naturally really curly so that is just so easy but if I have it straight it takes about an hour. I like either way, I'm not that fussed to be honest.

Rossholmes18 wants to know... Have you been watching Big Brother and would you want to be in the house?
No I watched a tiny bit of the recent one and I think it's poo. I think those kinds of things you can only do once and not again for a long long time so I'm not watching it. I'd rather watch Coronation St with a cup of tea and a biscuit.

DYNAM1TE666 asks ... where do you prefer to shop, London or Leeds and why?
Leeds I love shopping in because I grew up there and know all the shops. London there's too many to choose from and traffic's hideous But having said that Portobello and Camden Market are great places to shop.

BubbleGUmFella wants to know... who would u wanna duet with & why?
I love to do a duet with Foxy Brown or Little Kim or Qtip or Nellie or my alter-ego which would be very interesting!

Loadexuk asks... do u get fed up of all this and do u some timez put a face on 2 the crowd?
No I don't get fed up with it because you meet somebody new and find out something interesting every day and if I seriously didn't want to do it I wouldn't have to because I manage myself anyway.

AL Leighton15037 asks... how good is it being a celebrity, and who is the biggest star you have ever met?
Being a celebrity is great but I'm still Melanie at the end of the day but you do get to meet some amazing people ranging from royalty to actors, to people in the popworld everyone who I meet I have the greatest amount of respect for, no one in particular though.

SuperSAmmy3000 goes back to school... Hi Mel! I was just wondering, what was your favourite subject at school? luv XxX sammi the seal XxX
I was lucky enough to be in a school where I could do dance, drama, music but on an education vibe, I loved making up stories in English.

Bebby13 wonders... do you collect press cuttings about yerself?
No, but my Dad does, he's got about 25 files which is very embarassing but it's going to be good for Phoenix to look back on.

AChinn1949 wants to know... Are you amazed how much influence the girl power thing had?
Yeah and it still has. We all still believe in it and it's still there.

Dannyboy asks.. what happened on live and kicking the other week when you were on?
Somebody did a poem, and at the end of it it was a naughty word so somebody was going to say it and that somebody was me but I don't talk like that in front of my baby so I apologise to all the kids.

AmyRothwell wants to know... who out of the girls do u get on well with the most?
I get on with them all individually fantastically. Emma babysits for me, Mel C we hang out together, Vicki we talk about babies so I get on well with all of them.

RossHolmes18 asks... Do you not think singers should allow their music to be available on Napster?
I don't know much about that.

Smithit1 wants to know... Who were your idols as a small child?
Neneh Cherry, Tracy Chapman, Bobbi Brown, Maxi Priest and they still are.

PESGroup is in a holiday vibe... where is your favorite holiday resort?
Thailand because there's so many things to see and so much culture to soak up.

EVALiane02 wants to know... EVA from Houston: what is that you are drinking in that big white mug?
I'm drinking a cup of tea with 3 sugars and milk!

Please say hello to Brazil for us...
Hi Brazil! I just want you to know that I've just bought a big plot of land over there so I will be visiting quite a bit with my baby and I can't wait!

Why Brazil?
Why not??! It's the capital for Latin, funky music, brilliant people and thongs!

Say hello to Hong Kong please…
Hi Hong Kong! I visited you a few times and I love it there, the nightlife, karaoke, food is fantastic I can't wiat to come back.

And don't forget those Aussies, they had to get up very very early for this...
Hi to everybody in Australia, unfortunately I've only visited Sydney but I will be coming back some time next year for some live gigs.

MmansonDisturbed... WHAT ARE YOUR VEIWS ON SLIPKNOT...DO U THINMK WOT THERE DOING IS NORMAL? WILL WE SEE U AT READING? R U AN EMINEM FAN OR DO U NOT AGREE WITH HIS POLITICS. whAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRESSING MOMENT?
Don't know anything about them! No you wont' see me at Reading. I don't mind Eminem I find his music all right, I find his lyrics a bit controversial but so what. I've had too many embarassing moments to mention just one.

FluffyLucas needs some tips... I always try and copy the dance steps in your video. Do you ever have difficulty remembering them . I do.
I'm lucky I was a trained dancer from the age of 8, so I find it really easy. I'm quite lucky like that but practise makes perfect as my old dance teacher used to say.

Rosewolf89 wants to know... Hear'say - fake or great?
No comment

GMM asks... chinese or indian?
West Indian! Though saying that, i did have chicken tikka and pilau rice for dinner and naan bread.

DeniseBia wants to know... Hi Mel! You have many fans here in Brazil, in South America. Do you have plans to come here on your tour?
WEll hopefully I'm going to be doing a few live gigs next Year but as I said I've just bought a plot of land there.

BunnyEyre asks... Do you ever use the internet?
Yes when I'm in the office with the help of the people in the Office but at home no, I just relax.

EM BENNETT4 wants to know... Which is u're fave spice girls song????
Has to be Holler.

Jack Rod 24 asks... so mel who do you fancy now ?
I fancy half a lager!!!!! Ha ha ha ha.

Crosbie 2 asks Does Phoenix say anything a bit funny?
Yes she says 'no, mummy' and when I'm driving in the car she tells me to be careful.

Gerard Live: Is that because you're a mad driver?
Not at all.

Lots of people are asking whether you would pose topless...
I've already been pictured topless on holiday so being naked isn't a big deal to me but whether I'd actually pose naked for money I'd have to seriously thing about that.

Jonny Eddy wants to know... Is there anything that you've ever regretted doing?
Not really. because everything I've done I've learnt my lesson whether it be good or bad so I don't really have any regrets in my life and if I have I've turned them round into something positive.

Mrs Giggle asks are you bringing out an autobiography...
Possibly in the future because I have been keeping a diary since I was 13 but watch this space.

How did it feel when the Spice Girls first took off?
Amazing. But you have to remember we were together for two years before anybody had ever heard of us, we had no idea it was going to be as big as it is today.

HdsnKt wants to know... Do you ever fell that people expect you to represent too many genres...ie black, single parent, working woman etc...?
Everything you've mentioned is what I am I don't do what people expect me to do, I do what I feel I need to do.

Live4it2 asks ... Mel do you do your own shopping and do people keep coming up to you in supermarkets?
I live in a small village outside of London so yes I do do my own shopping and yes I collect my own dry cleaning. Everyone's used to me becuase i've lived there for 2 years so I just say hi.

B4RTELL asks.. do you have any animals?
I've got a dog called Lord and my sister's got a pit bull called Shorty and I have about 150 wild rabbits and two swans that visit me occasionally on my lake and 20 doves.

SShelley2k wants to know... do u think u will let pheonix sing on a single like brooklyn?
If she wanted to she could Phoenix is always there when I'm recording my stuff so we shall see.

McMillandrea27 wants to know... Mel, do you have any recurring dreams?
Unfortuantely when you're a mother you dont get that much sleep.I probably do but I don't really remember them.

TEDDYBEARCN1 wonders... have you recovered from the breakup of your marriage now and with hindsight would you have done anything different?
The break up of my marriage happened over two years ago so yes I'm definitely over it and I wouldn't have done anything different because we have a beautiful daugher together and who knows if I'll get married again, but you can never say never.

TAHOL1305 brings us back to Geri... What do you think of Gerri Halliwell's new image?
Nothing.

CrAzYWaRdy wants to know... What has been the saddest moment in your life?
Probably breaking up my 4 year relationship with the love of my life when I was 17 because I wanted to go and pursue my career and it's a good job I did really because I wouldn't have been a Spice Girl.

MmansonDistrubed wants to know.. WHEN DID U FIRST REALISE U WANTED TO BE A POP STAR?
I always knew I wanted to be in the public eye because I had so much to say and so much to give energy wise I didn't realise I wanted to be one until probably I was one.

Traceyheath asks... whats ur opinion on the race riots in oldham and bucks?
I think it's disgusting that in this day and age there's still a lot of racism going on and even more disgusting is the fact that I was involved in only the first racial equality advert this year. Hopefully at some point we will move on and correct all the ignorant people of this country but until then as long as you're aware that there's racism, let's fight it together.

How many kids will you have?
Ideally I'd like to have lots and lots of children because I love kids so much but being a bit more real, probably 3 or 4 but not for a while yet.

GMM250686 asks... IF YOU WHERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND WHO WOULD YOU WANT WITH YOU? luv gemmax
Phoenix, some music, and some suncream.

Winston Gippy asks... Hi my names emma what lullabys do you sing to your little girl?
I don't really sing that many songs to her before she goes to sleep. During the day we do though like Bah Bah Black Sheep and Twinkle Twinkle little star but in the nighttime she likes silence.

Nicolaefc asks the question lots of Spice Girls fans want to know... mel, when are the spice girls bringing a new song out?
Probably not for another year or so because at the moment we're all doing our own thing but there will definitely be more music from the Spice Girls but not for a little while but you're got to hang in there.

Fighting 17th wants to know... do you follow leeds united?
No but my Dad is a massive massive supporter and if it came down to it yes I would but I'm not that interested in football to be honest.

Cyberbob1uk wants your opinion... what do you think of Emma new(ish) album??
Emma's new album is fantastic and I'm meeting her tonight actually!

Suprstr2be wants to know.. Do you ever wish you weren't famous ? Amy
I love being famous. And I've got a very grounded family and friends around me so it doesn't go to my head too much and I have fun.

Acottham asks... mel do u like the simpsons and if so whos ya fav person in it?
I don't really watch the Simpsons, I'm more of a Telly Tubbies, Mermaids, Oompah Loompah Charlie and the Chocolate Factory girl.

Any closing words?
Thank you everybody for coming online, lovely to chat to you sorry to those I haven't chatted to, but you'll just have to get on line earlier next time. Go and buy the single it's out today! Speak to you all soon and if you can't be careful be safe!