‘The X Factor’ UK officially confirms Mel B as new judge

Just in case you were wondering if there was any reason at all to doubt the latest rumors linking Mel B to “The X Factor” UK, we know now that things are finally official. In a statement today, it was announced that the former Spice Girl is going to be a judge on the latest season of the ITV talent show.

In confirming the news that she has signed on, Mel said the following about her judging style, and her hopes of helping to uncover the next big talent:

“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.”

At this moment, Mel may officially be the busiest judge in reality TV. She was a part of the most-recent kids edition of “The Voice” Australia, and she is currently a part of “America’s Got Talent.” This gig is going to require more travel from her, but the two shows are scheduled in a way where she should theoretically be able to jump from one show to the other without too much interference or a problem.

She joins on the panel for this year Simon along with Cheryl Cole (returning after a few seasons off) and Louis Walsh, the only onscreen personality to have been a part of the series since the bery beginning.

Are you happy to see that Mel is a judge, or would you really at this point rather have somebody who is actually new to the franchise and could be a different voice? Share your thoughts below, and head over here if you want to get some further updates worth singing about via our CarterMatt Newsletter.

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