Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton spoke with Neil Sean of Sky News about her participation in the British version of ‘Dancing with the Stars’, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. She said, “It’s a real departure for me and I could dance a bit before but nothing like all the ballroom stuff.”

The Daily Mail reports former Spice Girl Emma Bunton has signed up for the new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ (the British version of ‘Dancing with the Stars’), along with former Manchester United goalie Peter Schmeichel, comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, TV presenter Carol Smillie, ex-Bad Girls star Claire King, and EastEnders actress Louisa Lytton. Show host Tess Daly remarked, “With a line-up like this, the new series is set to be bigger and better than ever before. Where else could you see a Spice Girl dancing alongside Jimmy Tarbuck?” Read more.

With Destiny’s Child star Beyonce Knowles turning down a chance to reprise her role in the new ‘Pink Panther’ film, former Spice Girl Emma Bunton is hoping to land the sidekick role opposite Steve Martin. “It’s my ambition to move into films and that kind of role would definitely appeal,” said Bunton, who is currently working on her third solo album.

Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton posted an update to fans on the diary section of her official web site. “Hi there, It’s been a while – OK, it’s been a long while! – but I hope you’re all well,” she writes. “Just wanted to drop you a quick line as I’ve been having a busy time of it – honest! I’ve recently been in LA for work which was a total blast, I have to say. I was there just to have a few preliminary work meetings but the best thing was that I was able to have a bit of time off – I went to see ‘American Idol’ which I’m a big fan of – and I also caught up with a lot of mates while I was there: I hung out with Rachel Stevens but I also got to see Geri [Halliwell] and Melanie B too. Geri looks absolutely lovely – pregnancy seems to really be suiting her – and it was great to catch up with Mel. I went to Phoenix’s seventh birthday party – I can’t believe she’s grown up so quickly, I checked out her playing basketball too, which was very sweet.”

According to the latest edition of the popbitch.com newsletter, former Spice Girl Emma Bunton was spotted in Vivienne Westwood’s boutique last week, apparently having a wedding dress fitting. The singer has dated ex-Damage vocalist Jade Jones off and on since 1998.