Singer Mel B has taken a jibe at former Spice Girls bandmate Victoria Beckham, saying her pet dog Cookie is "cheaper" to have on the road.

"So Cookie joined us on tour. I didn't even want this dog, to be honest, because my friend bought it for my family for Christmas. But I fell in love with her and now she comes everywhere with me. She's easier than Victoria to handle -- and cheaper," Mel B spoke during "Brutally Honest & Fabulous" show at the Leeds Grand Theatre, about Victoria, who was called Posh Spice among the Spice Girls, reports femalefirst.co.uk.