Mel B announced as next X Factor Judge

The former Spice Girl, Mel B has been announced as the fourth and final judge on the TV show, The X Factor.

Published 11th Jun 2014

Finally Simon Cowell has decided who his fourth and final judge on The X Factor will be.

Mel B, who shot to fame in the 90s as one fifth of the girl power group the Spice Girls finds herself next to Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell for the 2014 series of The X Factor.

Talking about joining the panel Mel B says: 'I’m so excited to be joining The X Factor - I loved being a guest judge back in 2012....'

She continued, 'I’ve always thought honesty is the best policy when being a judge and that’s what I’m going to bring more of this year - whether it’s spotting an incredible singer, giving someone a reality check or debating with Simon over who’s got it wrong! Now I can’t wait to get started and find some amazing talent.'

The X Factor returns to ITV, ITV2 and itv.com later this year.

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