Geri Halliwell-Horner following in Princess Kate's footsteps and son Monty will be excited
The mum-of-two has landed a new TV gig
Geri Halliwell-Horner is a busy woman these days! The star, who recently jetted to New York for her book tour – has landed a new TV gig, and she's following in the footsteps of Princess Kate. To the delight of fans, Geri, 51, was revealed as the new CBeebies Bedtime Story reader, a position also held by Kate Winslet, Tom Hardy, Dolly Parton and more recently.
Set to air on Friday 6 October, the mum-of-two will read 'I love you because I love you' by Muon Thi Van. Speaking about her latest project, Geri said: "I was thrilled to read for CBeebies as I take great delight in telling children's stories and sharing my love of reading.
"There's nothing better than getting lost in a wonderful book and escaping to a magical world. Which is what inspired me to write books myself!"
In first look photos released by CBeebies, Geri was a picture of radiance as she posed on set. Putting on an elegant display in a white cut-out blouse from Reiss, the Spice Girls alum completed her ensemble with an ethereal pleated skirt.
Geri's new venture is sure to go down a storm with her son, Monty, six, who will surely be tuning in. She's also a proud mum to daughter Bluebell Halliwell, 17, whom she shares with Sacha Gervasi, as well as a stepmum to husband Christian Horner's daughter Olivia, eight.
Geri's appearance on CBeebies follows the release of her new book, . A celebrated author, Geri has written several books over the past two decades, including the Ugenia Lavender series.
Geri refers to her latest book, a novel aimed at young teenagers, on her website as: "A sweeping adventure filled with a hidden island, family secrets, shocking betrayals, amazing music, and girl power."
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In a recent interview with Scary Mommy Magazine, Geri opened up about how the story was inspired by her own life experiences.
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The publication stated: "Pieces of Halliwell-Horner's life are woven into Rosie Frost. The abrupt passing of her father in 1993 informed Rosie's own struggles with grief. 'I didn't realize it until after I wrote it,' she says. 'I went, 'Oh my God, you've written what you experienced."
View post on Instagram"'And just as Rosie is bullied by some of her blueblood classmates for being a scholarship kid, Halliwell-Horner for a time attended a privileged grammar school where even teachers reminded her that she was lucky to be there.'" Geri also explained in the interview: "When I was a little girl, I felt quite on the outside of things, I remember not having money."
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