Iconic 90s girlband star flips burgers in a London pub in new work venture

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A huge 90s pop star has swapped her stage costumes for a chef’s apron, having started working in a London pub.

Sharing a glimpse of her new occupation, the singer took to Instagram, where she boasts 109,000 followers, having filmed herself hard at work on her speciality burgers.

But do you recognise her?

Known for tunes such as I Know Where It’s At and Never Ever, it’s All Saints favourite Melanie Blatt!

Now 50, the musician got her big break in 1993 when the group was formed, also including Shaznay Lewis and Simone Rainford. Simone later left the band due to a power struggle with Shaznay, and Nicole and Natalie Appleton joined in 1996.

The foursome achieved great success with their music, acquiring five UK number-one singles, two multi-platinum albums, and two Brit Awards.

Do you recognise this 90s girlband icon? (Picture: Instagram) …it’s All Saints star Melanie Blatt! (Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

But these days, Mel likes to mix things up, working up a sweat at north London boozer, The Londesborough.

Mel, who has sold over 10million records worldwide, picked up her first shift this week to take on the establishment’s celebrity chef spot.

She’ll clock in every Tuesday for the coming weeks to serve up mouth-watering burgers with chunky chips.

Available options include either a slow-cooked beef or jerk chicken patty, which is paired with gravy, and there’s a macaroni cheese burger for vegetarians.

Announcing her new role, the star posted a video showing the whole burger-making process, including preparing her cheese sauce and making the patties from scratch.

Mel also took it as an opportunity to launch her own business, writing alongside a series of snaps: ‘This was the day I turned 50!

The singer has taken on a new career in the food industry (Picture: Instagram) Pictured here in 2000, she rose to fame as part of All Saints in the late 90s, having sold over 10million records worldwide (Picture: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

‘I spent it cooking for the people I love. I thought it was the perfect moment to launch my new business @fullfillingsfood.

‘I’ll be at @thelondesborough every Tuesday. Follow the FullFillings page for updates.’

She was inundated with messages of support in the comments, with model Daisy Lowe writing: ‘Oh wow!!!! Congratulations & happiest birthday beautiful Mel. I definitely have to come down and eat your grub ♥️♥️♥️’

‘You are phenomenal’, declared comedian Dawn French.

‘Mega!! So excited my love ❤️’, said Lisa Snowdon.

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While All Saints broke up in 2001, they’ve had several reunions since, including in 2006 and 2013, before going on hiatus in 2022 after releasing their fifth studio album.

Mel was the first member to embark on a solo career after the band initially split, with the others later following in her footsteps.

Her solo music included debut single TwentyFourSeven with Artful Dodger, which peaked at number six in the UK. She’s also performed on small tours, and in 2013 and 2015, she was a judge on The X Factor in New Zealand.

When she’s not cooking away these days, she picks up DJ gigs and has made TV appearances, such as a stint on Celebrity MasterChef in 2023.

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