Simon Cowell says Mel B is the closest anyone will get to a female version of him.
Simon Cowell labels Mel B the nearest anyone can get to a female version of himself because she is a hard worker and is confident.

The 55-year-old has endorsed his fellow 'X Factor' judge as similar to him in that she is "confident" and works hard and he believes people should realise the 39-year-old Mel is much more than a former Spice Girl.
He said: "The interesting thing about Mel is there's so much depth, she's not just some Spice Girl.
"The more I talk with her, the more I realise just how smart she is.
"She's a proper grafter and not bitchy or insecure. She's probably the closest you're ever going to get to a female version of me.

Despite being pleased when Mel joined 'The X Factor' panel, Simon has admitted he was concerned she would clash with fellow panellist Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, but right from the beginning they clicked.
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