Melanie C.the member of Spice Girls known as Mel C or “Sporty Spice,” she told her fans she won’t be at a show she was due to perform in Poland on New Year’s because she has become aware of issues “that don’t align with the communities that serve ‘support’ .

Although Melanie C didn’t elaborate further, has been praised by LGBTQ+ alliesin what they saw as implicit support for their cause.

The singer was to perform in a televised concert for the Polish state broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP). However, he tweeted the following on Monday evening: ‘In light of some issues that have come to my attention which are not in line with the communities I support, I am afraid I will no longer be able to perform in Poland as planned on New Year’s Eve. ‘year”.

She continued, “Hope to be back there very soon. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for 2023. Melanie xxx.”

In response to your statement, Twitter users have described her as a “hero” and an “ally”Such was the joy they felt when they verified that the singer did not want to attend that concert.

The landscape in Poland

Although homosexuality has been legal in Poland since 1932, same-sex marriage and civil unions are not recognized in that country.

Similarly, adoption for same-sex couples is illegal, and surgery is required to legally change gender status.

Poland ranks last among European Union countries in a ranking for LGBTQ+ rightsin a ranking compiled by the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association.

Melanie Jayne Chisholm (as Melanie C’s real name is) is known as a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and won last year’s Celebrity Ally of the Year at the British LGBT Awards.

the Polish answer

In a statement reported by Polish media, Poland’s state broadcaster said Chisholm had resigned from the show “under pressure from online comments”, i.e. social media posts such as Twitter, Instagram or TikTok.

It read: “Melanie C is one of the many stars of the show Dream New Year with Dwójką of this year, who accepted the invitation and signed a contract with Telewizja Polska and will celebrate the New Year with us, but today, under pressure. Online Comments: She Quit Acting Unexpectedly.”

The station’s statement continued, “The company was surprised to learn of the artist’s change of plans. TVP reminds that New Year’s Eve is a concert for all those who want to welcome the new year with lots of fun”.

State broadcaster Samuel Pereira posted a video of Chisholm performing in Russia in 2018, tweeting: “Melanie C. in a country that does not contradict her views: Russia.”

A sarcastic comment, given that homosexuality is also a very controversial topic in Russia. Same-sex marriage is prohibited. And according to Vladimir Putin, the president of that country, as long as he is in charge “there will always be mum and dad”.

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