Tess Daly is expecting Emma Bunton to impress the public in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The show's host has praised the former Spice Girl as well as her co-presenter Bruce Forsyth in time for the show's return next weekend.

"Emma Bunton is the sweetest girl," Tess told Celebs on Sunday. "She's going to look gorgeous in her frocks. During her Spice Girls days there was an awful lot of finger-pointing but no footwork. Time will tell if she can dance but she's definitely going to look the part."

She added: "I genuinely adore Bruce. He doesn't make it feel like work. He has so much energy too. How many TV presenters do you know who are Bruce's age and still have a spring in their step? He keeps up with most 20-year-olds and doesn't break into a sweat."