Robbie Williams has revealed he has ended his “magical” 2000s romance with Geri Halliwell after he was falsely told she had tipped off paparazzi about their relationship.
The 49-year-old singer opened up about his relationship with the Spice Girl in his new Netflix documentary, revealing it was more than just a fling and felt “magical”.
In the series, out November 8, Robbie explained that their relationship began when he turned to Alcoholics Anonymous and that he was warned not to get into a relationship with anyone at a fragile time.
Robbie said: “You can’t even take care of a cactus, let alone someone else.”
Robbie and Geri, 51, had a romance together in the early noughties and enjoyed an extended holiday in the south of France with Robbie’s songwriting partner Guy Chambers and his wife Emma.
Recap: Robbie Williams has revealed he has ended his “magical” 2000s romance with Geri Halliwell after he was mistakenly told she had tipped off paparazzi about their relationship
Binge Watch: The singer opened up about his relationship with the Spice Girl in his new Netflix documentary, revealing it was more than just a fling and felt “magical”.
According to The Mirror, Robbie openly stated in the documentary that it was the happiest he had been in ten years, but his paranoia got the better of him.
He said: “We got on really well, it was fun and we were just a little gang having a very magical moment in a magical place.”
The footage shows the pair cuddling and having fun, playing around with each other and singing on a boat on one of their many trips around the world.
There were rumors that Geri called the paparazzi about the two while they were trying to enjoy their time together.
When speaking about the rumors, Robbie said he spoke to a paparazzi who blamed Geri and said, “I don’t believe for a second that that’s true, but at the time I believed it.” It just goes to show what it means to your psyche to be in the spotlight when you can’t trust anyone.”
The documentary covers a number of Robbie’s relationships, including All Saints singer Nicole Appleton.
The couple were engaged twice, but Robbie remembered the relationship as “a kid talking to his mother.”
The documentary is a deep dive into the former Take That singer’s career, all his problems and difficulties, as well as his relationship with drugs and alcohol.
Party: Robbie and Geri, 51, enjoyed a romance together in the early noughties and enjoyed an extended holiday in the south of France (pictured)
Rumor Mill: There were rumors that Geri called the paparazzi on the two while they were trying to enjoy their time together (pictured in West Hollywood)
Viewers can also get a glimpse into Robbie’s mental health throughout the addiction storyline.
The most powerful part of the documentary shows Robbie at a concert in Leeds, where he suffers a panic attack throughout the show.
Although he was unable to perform, he carried on and played another concert the following evening.
The film was difficult to watch in its entirety, Robbie likened it to watching a car crash in slow motion, but understood and appreciated that it was incredibly cathartic to watch.
Robbie also reflected on his current relationship and how lucky he is to have met his wife Ayda, 44.
The couple started dating in 2006 and tied the knot in 2010.
Since getting married, the happy couple has had four children: Teddy (10), Charlie (8), Coco (four) and Beau (three).
1998: The documentary covers a number of relationships, including All Saints singer Nicole Appleton (pictured).
Skates: Robbie explained that their relationship began when Robbie was an Alcoholic Anonymous and that he was warned not to enter into a relationship with anyone during a time of fragility. Robbie said: “You can’t even take care of a cactus, let alone someone else.”
Adventure: The footage shows the two cuddling up on a boat and having fun, playing around and singing with each other
Stopped: Robbie also reflected on his current relationship and how lucky he is to have met his wife Ayda, 44