"Perfect mummy" Emma Bunton

Victoria Beckham says fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton will make a "perfect mummy".The mother-of-three is really "excited" that her former bandmate is having her first baby with her long-term boyfriend, ex-Damage singer Jade Jones, 27.Victoria said: "I am so excited for Emma. It really is fantastic news, and she really will make a perfect mummy."Mel C - the only Spice Girl never to have experienced pregnancy - has also sent Emma her best wishes.Her manager said: "She spent much of the weekend trying to reach Emma, as they kept missing each other. She is overjoyed, absolutely thrilled to bits for her - as is everyone."Emma, 31, announced her happy news last Friday (26.01.07) and joked that her new arrival means she will have to give up her famous Spice Girls nickname.She said: "I guess I will be handing over the 'Baby' tag now to a deserving little new owner."

The singer had her first antenatal scan last week and the baby is due this summer.