This Mel B and Stephen Belafonte split appears to be getting messier by the day.
The film producer had already come forward to deny vicious allegations that he had hit the former Spice Girl, resorting in her missing Saturday night's live X Factor final, before it was revealed that the pair's seven-year marriage was on 'life support'.
And now it has been revealed that prior to Mel being discharged from hospital on Sunday, Stephen 'fled' the UK, returning to their Los Angeles home.
A source close to the star claims that Stephen jetted off after Mel told him last week that their marriage was over, adding: "Mel is feeling strong about her decision at the moment, but it's obviously a very difficult time.
"She was at her lowest point in a long time, and it's very telling that he wasn't there for her." (read the full article)