Mel B has claimed that it was really tough to keep her pregnancy a secret because she was so excited to tell everyone about their news.

The former Spice Girls star announced that she was expecting her third child and has claimed that she was suffering from morning sickness in the first few months.

Writing on her official blog, Mel B said: "Thank you to everyone for all your well wishes for our baby. Stephen and I are so excited.

"We are just over the moon and happy to finally share the good news with my loyal fans. It was hard keeping it a secret for so long, trust me. I wanted to tell everyone and anyone!"

The 35-year-old continued: "I'm out of the unsafe 3 months now and well on my way to feeling much better. No more morning sickness for me. Yipeeee! Now it's all about looking after myself and my baby (sic)."

Mel B also claimed that she's working on a solo album, she said: "But of course, I love to work. I'm working on my album right now and can't wait for you guys to hear it!"