Mel C to have tattoos removed

Mel C has decided that she will have all ten of her tattoos removed once the Spice Girls reunion tour is over.

The singer has vowed to pay £10,000 for laser surgery to remove the images, which remind her of her battles with anorexia and depression.

Mel's tattoos include a Celtic cross on her left arm, a phoenix across her shoulders and a flower on her lower back.

A source told the News of the World: "Mel is determined to have her tattoos removed as soon as the tour is over because they remind her of all her unhappy times. It's going to be a massive job and very painful but she thinks it's worth it.

"Having to parade around the stage every night in tiny costumes has encouraged her to make the decision."