BBC Radio 2 Censors Spice Girls' 'Spice Up Your Life' Over Controversial Lyric

BBC Radio 2 and several other UK radio stations are now playing a censored version of the Spice Girls' 1997 hit 'Spice Up Your Life', removing the word 'yellow' from the lyrics. This decision has sparked controversy, as it appears to have been made without any public calls for such a change, with music insiders expressing confusion over why the edit was deemed necessary. The original line, 'Yellow man in Timbuktu. Colour for both me and you,' is viewed by some as a celebration of diversity, and the band's members had previously decided against altering the lyrics during their 2019 reunion tour. A representative from BBC Radio 2 stated that the edit was not initiated by them but is being adopted by various stations. This is not the first instance of censorship for the song, as it was also altered in a 2023 episode of Doctor Who. The Spice Girls, the best-selling girl group in history, are rumored to be considering another reunion, which has generated significant public interest.