The Spice Girls have teased a “huge” announcement ahead of their 30th anniversary, prompting widespread fan reaction after the reveal did not match expectations in some quarters.

Multiple outlets report that many fans believed the band would announce a reunion tour, given the level of promotion leading up to the announcement. Instead, the response among viewers is described as underwhelming or disappointing, with some fans expressing frustration that the surprise did not involve what they hoped for.

While the reports agree on the fan backlash and the context of the 30th-anniversary build-up, they differ in emphasis: one outlet highlights fans being “bitterly disappointed,” while another describes them as “underwhelmed” by a heavily teased announcement. Both framing choices focus on the gap between the band’s messaging and the outcome fans expected, rather than providing different details about the announcement itself.