There is something about this celebrity announcement that makes me feel vaguely old: Baby Spice is expecting a baby.

Actually, Emma Bunton, or "Baby Spice" is really not such a baby anymore - she is 31 years old and expecting a baby with her boyfriend of 8 years, Jade Jones.

The baby came as a surprise to the couple, who were told they may not be able to have children naturally as Emma had been diagnosed with endometriosis and had to have pre-cancerous cells removed from her cervix.

The couple are said to be "thrilled" about the news. No due date was provided.