GERI Halliwell met with a less than favourable response from the Brit Awards audience every time her picture was flashed up on screen -- but that shouldn't worry the former Spice Girl.

She might not have won any awards at this year's showbiz love-in but her recent deal with L'Oreal should soften the blow.

The cosmetics company has signed up the petite pop star to star in an international poster and TV campaign which will be seen by millions of people.

While this will provide plenty more opportunity for people to hurl abuse at Geri, her £750,000 fee and a hugely raised profile should leave her feeling worth it.