06-07-98: WE TRACK DOWN GINGER SPICE
From MAZHER MAHMOOD in St Tropez
BREAKAWAY Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has turned to George Michael for comfort after her shock split from the superstar band. As she went to ground and the world asked "Where's Ginger Spice?" We traced her to singer George's luxury villa in the South of France. This weekend the two pop legends are having secret discussions about her future solo career. And, as our amazing pictures prove, 25-year-old Geri has a lot of thinking to do.On Thursday she flew to Cannes in a private jet and was whisked by limo to George's palatial 1.8 million home, Chez Nobby, in St Tropez where she was joined by dancer boyfriend Christian Horsfall. A close pal revealed: "She needed to get away and consider all her options. George kindly invited her over to help map out her next moves." But it wasn't all business. At night George entertained his guests around the pool and yesterday Geri went out jogging in the Riviera sunshine. "Geri and George have become really close over recent weeks," added the friend. "He understands what she's going through because he's been there-when he split from Andrew Ridgeley and went solo, ending the massive success they'd had with Wham!" And as Geri walked a dog and relaxed in George's beautiful grounds it was obvious from her pensive looks that she has plenty on her mind after the bold decision that could cost her millions. Finally she kicked off her shoes and settled down with a book - Further Along The Road Less Travelled by psychiatrist M Scott Peck, a favourite with angst-ridden celebrities. One of Peck's top tips is to shed excess baggage and never look back. "We can only go forward, " he says. Now Geri must decide which way.