Mel B to spice up X Factor as fourth judge

The Former Spice Girl will join Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh to complete the judging line-up
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Rachael Sigee11 June 2014
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Mel B has been revealed as the fourth and final judge on The X Factor, reportedly signing a £1million deal.

The singer, real name Melanie Brown, met with Simon Cowell two weeks ago and is said to have finally agreed to a contract to join him, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh on the judging panel of the upcoming ITV series when auditions kick off in Manchester next Monday.

The former Spice Girl has a history of talent show appearances, having featured on the show in 2012 as a guest judge and is currently on the judging panels of America's Got Talent and The Voice Kids in Australia

A source told the Daily Mirror: "Mel B was Simon's number one choice for the final place on the panel, he was really impressed when they met up and he likes her style and what she was saying she can bring to the show in their meeting.

"She is certainly not a shrinking violet and will say exactly what she thinks. She will stir things and be up for a laugh which is important.

"Cheryl knows Mel a little and whilst they are not best friends they are very different and she also believes Mel will work on the panel.

"Mel was Simon's choice but he did ask Cheryl's opinion and they both think she is a good choice."

On top of her £900,000 contract, she will receive an extra £100,000 for expenses and her wardrobe allowance. Returning judge Cheryl Cole signed a contract which is valued at £1.5 million.

Another source told The Sun: "Mel was the last piece of the jigsaw and now she's finally signed up."

ITV is expected to confirm the news later today.

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