Emma Bunton is to star in the new series of Absolutely Fabulous, according to The Sun.

The singer, whose comeback track 'Free Me' is likely to enter the top five this week, will play herself in an upcoming episode of the sitcom.

Bunton has reportedly remained good friends with Jennifer Saunders, aka Eddie in the show, since they worked together on the Spice Girls single for Comic Relief in 1997.

She will film her scenes next week.