Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner ‘want to follow Beckhams’ and open up about sexting scandal in TV doc
GERI Halliwell and Christian Horner want to follow Victoria and David Beckham’s footsteps in a very personal TV documentary, a source claims.
The couple may open up about Horner’s recent sexting scandal like David Beckham, who discussed the pressure on his marriage after allegations of an affair with Rebecca Loos.
Geri and Christian were reportedly approached by a production company connected to Netflix.
After appearing in the recent streaming giant’s Formula One show Drive to Survive they’re now considering the next step, the Mirror reports.
And it appears former Spice Girl Geri could be considering taking a leaf out of her ex band-mate’s book in an intimate Netflix tell-all.
A source said: “The idea that has been pitched is a really personal documentary, capturing Geri and Christian at home.
“Geri loved the Beckham documentary, and it was so positively received that it is easy to see why a similar show might appeal to Geri and Christian now.”
They added: “Following the recent speculation about their relationship, there would be a huge amount of interest in seeing them together away from the race track and how they interact with their friends and family.”
F1 boss Horner, 50, was cleared of misconduct towards a female colleague – allegations he had always denied – by an internal probe in February.
Soon after sexually suggestive texts that appeared to have been written by him were leaked online.
Horner’s accuser was suspended by Red Bull and has appealed the decision.
She is said to have been left “upset, scared and intimidated” over the scandal.
Despite Geri and Christian’s attempts to put on a united front at F1 shows during the peak of the scandal – some said their displays of affection looked forced.
The source said of the Beckham documentary: “The off-the-cuff scenes at home between David and Victoria have completely transformed how they are viewed by people, particularly Victoria, who had the chance to show off her funny side.”
They went on: “Netflix would be an obvious home for their series, if they agree to film one.
“But it is also possible it could spark a bidding war between firms, as there would be a massive amount of interest from viewers.”
SCANDAL... LAP BY LAP
FEBRUARY 5: A Dutch newspaper reports a female Red Bull employee has made serious allegations of “inappropriate, controlling behaviour” about Horner to parent company Red Bull GmbH.
FEB 9: Horner is quizzed for nine hours by the lawyer hired by Red Bull to investigate.
FEB 15: He denies the allegations and says they are a distraction for the team.
FEB 15: F1 says it hopes the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity after a fair and thorough process.
FEB 26: Red Bull’s engine partner Ford says it is increasingly frustrated by the team’s handling of the complaint.
FEB 28: Horner is cleared of all wrongdoing. The employee is said to have the right of appeal.
FEB 29: Horner says he is pleased the investigation is over.
FEB 29: WhatsApp texts and pictures claimed to be between Horner and the employee are sent to journalists and F1.
MARCH 1: Horner refuses to comment on what he calls “anonymous speculation from unknown sources”.
MAR 2: Horner and wife Geri are pictured hand-in-hand, as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix. Horner says before the race: “It’s been very testing for my family but we are very strong and our focus is on this race.”
MAR 3: Verstappen’s dad Jos, claims Red Bull is in “danger of being torn apart” if Horner stays in the job.
But he denies being the source of the WhatsApp leak, saying: “It can’t go on the way it is. It will explode. He is playing the victim, when he is the one causing the problems.”
MAR 6: Max Verstappen sides with his dad in the row.
MAR 7: Horner says he wants to draw a line under the scandal and hails Geri’s support — as Red Bull suspends the employee.
MAR 15: Horner’s accuser allegedly launches an appeal against the investigation that saw the Red Bull chief cleared & the sport’s governing body, the FIA
MAR 17: Horner, Helmut Marko and Jos Verstappen agree to a ‘public ceasefire’.
