Despite weeks of tabloid speculation that their marriage is on the rocks, Mel B is standing by her man – and has posted some loved-up family Christmas snaps to prove it.

[related]The X Factor judge, who missed this year's final when she was taken to hospital with stomach pains, has shared snaps of herself and hubby Stephen Belafonte having fun with their three daughters.

The former Spice Girls star posted the snap toInstagram with the caption: "Have a merry Christmas! #familytime #funday"

Mel was rumoured to have left her husband after she was spotted emerging from hospital without her wedding ring on.

Writing on Instagram yesterday, the couple’s 14-year-old Phoenix said: "Can everyone just chill he didn't hit my mom don't know how that stupid rumour came up".

Stephen himself commented on the rumours at the time, writing: "I don’t usually respond to Twitter messages but I will respond to comments of hitting my wife which I think are quite disgusting. Untrue."

We're glad to see you looking happy, Mel.