Sources close to Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner recently revealed that their marriage is facing uncertainty following a distressing incident involving an alleged text exchange between the F1 chief and a female staff member that was made public.
According to the Daily Mail, investigation into his alleged involvement with a female employee, Red Bull announced on Wednesday that Horner has been cleared of any misconduct or inappropriate behavior. This news greatly relieved the couple, who could finally breathe easier knowing that the allegations had been dismissed.
Geri Halliwell's Marriage Breakdown
The other day, a set of WhatsApp messages and images surfaced, reaching numerous reporters and prominent sports personalities, thrusting the controversy into the limelight.
Those in the inner circle of the Spice Girl, who showed unwavering support for her spouse of nine years during the internal investigation, are now sharing that she is experiencing an intense meltdown due to the leaks.
Halliwell originally intended to travel to the Grand Prix in Bahrain this weekend for a public reunion with Horner. However, sources close to the former pop star have indicated that the likelihood of her presence at the event is now very slim.
They claimed that the mother of two is experiencing feelings of humiliation due to the widespread dissemination of the messages.
A series of private WhatsApp conversations believed to be between Horner and a coworker surfaced online, sent through an unidentified email address.
It was not until the parent company of Red Bull, headquartered in Salzburg, gave Horner the green light and reassured him that he could continue leading the world-championship team with an impressive annual salary of $9.2 million, just one day before the leak of the messages.
Expressing a sense of relief and joy, Halliwell confided in her close circle that she felt grateful for dismissing allegations against her significant other, with whom she co-parents their seven-year-old son, Monty.
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Geri Halliwell's Heartbreak
According to sources close to the "2 Become 1" singer who spoke to the Daily Mail, they believed the scandal had been put to rest.
However, they are now concerned about the potential impact of the leaked intimate messages, which total 79 screenshots, on her reputation.
One mentioned, "Christian kept assuring us that there was no cause for concern."
Expressing concern for the singer's well-being, a different individual shared worries about the impact of the public embarrassment on her, who reportedly feels mortified following recent events.
The individual speculated about how Halliwell, who had been enveloped in a bubble of happiness for an extended period, might process such a public humiliation after believing she had found her prince charming.
"She thought it had all gone away; she was delighted and over the moon when she learned Christian had been cleared."
"Geri was pilloried when she got together with Christian because he had just had another baby with another woman, but she has worked hard to rid that image of herself and Christian, mainly that she is a homewrecker."
The source went on to say that the devastating impact of this outcome on her is undeniable. Because despite her husband's assurances that there was no issue, it now appears to be a different story altogether.
According to a confidant of Halliwell, there has been a lingering sense of uncertainty throughout this ordeal, with a resolute commitment to preserving their marriage despite the challenges.
"Geri is no fish wife but she finally got the man she wanted and she won't want to let him go. This could end up being a big dilemma for her."
In a recent batch of communication, messages were directed to FIA president Mohammad Ben Sulayem and F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali.
The entire group of team principals was also included in the correspondence, as well as Jos Verstappen, the father of renowned driver Max Verstappen.
Geri Halliwell had temporarily stopped following world champion Verstappen on Instagram earlier this month when the accusations against Horner surfaced.
Individuals close to her shared that this action was characterized as an impulsive response, which she believed would not attract attention.
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