Spice Girls Are Under Pressure To Extend World Tour

The Spice Girls are under pressure to increase their world tour to 50 dates, after an unprecedented demand for tickets from fans.

The band - Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Geri Halliwell - are to hold talks with manager Simon Fuller to extend the tour after two million fans registered on the group's website.

However, the group - who have agreed to 11 dates and are already considering a further 14 shows - are said to be reluctant because of family commitments.

A source said: "The girls really want to do a huge tour but they're worried about how much they'll be able to commit to it because of their families."

Victoria - who has just moved to Los Angeles with husband David - has three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, and Mel B has two daughters, Phoenix Chi and Angel Iris.

Geri is mother to one-year-old Bluebell Madonna, Emma is due to give birth next month, while Mel C has just got engaged and has solo commitments.