Mel B breaks silence on X Factor judging rumours as she hints at possible return

The singer is currently on America's Got Talent with Simon Cowell 
Speaking out: Mel B was on The X Factor for one series
Ken McKay/ITV/REX
Emma Powell21 May 2018

Mel B has finally addressed the speculation over her rumoured return to the X Factor judging panel.

The former Spice Girl, 42, is reportedly in talks to take over from Nicole Scherzinger when the series returns to ITV later this year.

Mel B said she hasn’t been informed, but would be keen to return if the opportunity arose.

“It’s news to me, I haven't heard that,” she told OK! Magazine.

Return? Mel B with Cheryl, Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell 

“If they asked and I had time, it’s something I’d think about.”

The singer, who currently works alongside Simon Cowell as a judge on America’s Got Talent, starred on the show in 2014. She mentored Andrea Faustini to the semi-final.

Louis Walsh previously hinted that she would reprise her role as a judge, after appearing to tease a Hollywood move for Scherzinger.

“Nicole might be getting a big movie like Wicked,” he told The Sun. “If [Nicole doesn't come back] Mel B would be a good idea for the panel. Mel is on the US show with Simon.”

All change: Nicole Scherzinger has reportedly been axed
Dave Benett

Walsh also opened up about his own fate on the show, claiming he and Sharon Osbourne have signed three year contracts.

“I’ve checked it out with someone and have told Simon that,” he said.

“I have spoken to Sharon. She’s said they can only sack us if they pay us. Sharon did say she was surprised she hadn’t been given any filming dates.

“I don’t think they’ve finalised what they’re going to do with the panel. We have three-year contracts. We both do.”

Create a FREE account to continue reading

eros

Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism.

Join our community where you can: comment on stories; sign up to newsletters; enter competitions and access content on our app.

Your email address

Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account

* Required fields

Already have an account? SIGN IN

By clicking Create Account you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use , Cookie policy and Privacy policy .

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in