Mel C flashes her bra under a statement white suit as she joins Rick Astley in leading the stars arriving at the Royal Variety Performance in London

Mel C led the star-studded arrivals at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday evening.

The Spice Girl, 49, looked as chic as ever as she showed off her blue bra under a striking white suit.

She was joined by the likes of Never Gonna Give You Up singer Rick Astley, who looked typically dashing in a black suit.

The Royal Variety Performance is now watched by more than 152 million TV viewers worldwide, but will not be broadcast until December 17.

It’s back for 2023 – and this year William and Kate will appear in the royal box, along with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband, Prince Daniel.

Mel C led the star-studded arrivals at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday evening

The Spice Girl, 49, looked as chic as ever as she showed off her blue bra under a striking white suit

The Spice Girl, 49, looked as chic as ever as she showed off her blue bra under a striking white suit

Mel, full name Mel Chisholm, attended the event with Ben Forster

Mel, full name Mel Chisholm, attended the event with Ben Forster

King Charles will not attend this year’s COP28 climate summit in the United Arab Emirates.

The event, now in its 111th year, is hosted by comedian Bradley Walsh. However, it will not be broadcast live on TV and will be shown on December 17.

This year the event will be held at the Royal Albert Hall, but at various locations around the capital.

Mel, full name Mel Chisholm, attended the event with theater friend Ben Forster.

Headliner Cher, 77, will perform tunes from her upcoming Christmas album. She will be accompanied by pop stars McFly, Paloma Faith and Rick Astley.

Mel C will also take to the stage, 26 years after her girl group told Prince Charles he was ‘very sexy’, kissed his cheek and squeezed his bum.

The first show began in 1912 when King George V and Queen Mary attended the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.

There have been many iconic moments since then, including The Beatles making their irreverent debut on the show in 1963 when John Lennon asked, “Would the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands?” And the rest of you, as long as you rattled your jewelry.”

She was joined by the likes of Never Gonna Give You Up singer Rick Astley, who looked typically dashing in a black suit

She was joined by the likes of Never Gonna Give You Up singer Rick Astley, who looked typically dashing in a black suit

Every year the winner of Britain's Got Talent is also allocated a performance space - and this year it was Viggo Venn, who is known for his love of hi-vis clothing

Every year the winner of Britain’s Got Talent is also allocated a performance space – and this year it was Viggo Venn, who is known for his love of hi-vis clothing

The 1960 show was the first to air on television and has only reached new heights of popularity every year.

The 2023 performance is expected to include Ellie Goulding, Paloma Faith and Hannah Waddingham.

Each year the winner of Britain’s Got Talent is also allocated a performance space – and this year it was Viggo Venn, who is known for his love of hi-vis clothing.