The former Spice Girl has announced she is expecting her second child with her long-term partner Jade Jones and the couple and their two-year-old son Beau are thrilled.

She wrote on her twitter page: "So our family grows, we are SO excited to announce we`re having our 2nd baby and beau`s wish for a brother or sister has come true! Xxxxxxx (sic)"

A few months ago Emma revealed she wanted to get pregnant again this year.

The 34-year-old star - who was known as `Baby Spice` when she was a member of the girl group - admitted she felt it was the right time for Beau to get a sibling.

Discussing whether or not she planned to extend her brood, Emma said: "Yes, fingers crossed. I`d love to have more children. We`re getting to the right time as Beau is starting nursery.

"I just think my priorities have changed. Family is everything to me. Everything is about Beau now. He`s two years old, so he`s getting a bit cheeky and I love that."
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