Mel B has been confirmed as the fourth and final X Factor judge.
The former Spice Girls singer met with Simon Cowell two weeks ago and has finally hashed out 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 June 16.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "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."
Another source told The Sun newspaper: "Mel was the last piece of the jigsaw and now she's finally signed up."
The 'Viva Forever' hitmaker will earn £900,000 for her one-year contract and get an extra £100,000 for expenses and her wardrobe allowance.
ITV confirmed the news earlier today and Mel B said: “I’m so excited to be joining The X Factor - I loved being a guest judge back in 2012. 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.”.
Dermot O'Leary will return as the show's host.
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