Geri begged Posh for forgiveness

Geri Halliwell repaired her friendship with Victoria Beckham by begging for forgiveness, according to a report today.

The singer approached Posh in 2004 to apologise for the way that she had quit the Spice Girls six years earlier. Victoria, who had felt "betrayed" by Geri's decision, was finally won over by her former friend - and sources claim that this paved the way for the group's forthcoming reunion tour.

An insider told The Sun: "Geri began getting in contact with Victoria again in 2004. She knew how hurt Victoria was but she also knew how to push the right buttons. Geri broke down in front of Victoria, apologised for leaving the band in the way she did and begged for her forgiveness.

"She also told Victoria how awful her life was at the time. She was lonely, confused, didn't have a man and didn't even have a place to call home. Victoria started to feel sorry for Geri."