Baby Spice expecting first child

Former Spice Girl Emma (Baby Spice) Bunton is pregnant with her first child.

The 31-year-old is expecting a baby in the summer with British pop singer boyfriend Jade Jones.

She says: "I guess I will be handing over the 'baby-tag' now to a deserving little new owner."

Bunton and Jones have been dating for eight years, and are delighted by the news of the impending birth.

A statement from the pair reads: "We are so happy, it's unbelievable news. What a great start to the New Year.

"We're really looking forward to having a family together and to the rest of our lives."