Baby Spice’s bundle of joy

FORMER Spice Girl Emma Bunton is “over the moon” after giving birth to a baby boy named Tate.

A statement released on behalf of the former Spice Girl and her partner Jade Jones said: “He was born on May 6, 2011, and weighed in at 7lbs. Both mother and baby are doing well and the family are over the moon and would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and support.”

The star, who gave birth to her first son Beau in August 2007, rose to fame as Baby Spice in the chart-topping girl group.

They had nine number one singles before splitting up in 2000. A musical based on the group’s songs, called Viva Forever, is being made by the Mamma Mia! producers

Former Spice Girl Mel B is expecting her third child.