It's about to get Scary Down Under! Mel B 'to be unveiled as new judge on Australia's X Factor'
By Daily Mail ReporterLast updated at 12:33 AM on 25th April 2011
She sparked rumours she could be replacing Cheryl Cole on The X Factor earlier this year during a cryptic radio interview.
But now it has been revealed Mel B is set to be unveiled as the new judge on the Australian version of the show within the next week.
According to Sydney's Sunday Telegraph newspaper, the 35-year-old singer will replace Australian radio presenter Kyle Sandilands on the panel.
New plans: Mel B, seen here with daughter Angel earlier this month, is apparently set to be announced as the new judge on Australia's X Factor
Replacement: Mel is thought to be replacing Kyle Sandilands on the panel
Mel recently hinted about the move in a Twitter message to Dannii Minogue.
She tweeted: 'Hey there. Need your help with something on something.'
Mel, who lives in Los Angeles with husband Stephen Belafonte, is due to give birth to their first child together in June or July, just a few weeks before filming on the show commences.
The judges: Mel would be replacing Sandilands (far back right) but joining Natalie Imbruglia, Ronan Keating and Guy Sebastian on the panel
Earlier this year, Mel hinted she may be in line to replace Cole on the judging panel of the UK show, after she let the plans slip out during a Heart FM interview.
She then quickly backtracked and said: ‘I don’t think I was meant to say that though. Oh sorry! Pregnant brain… Maybe that was a secret.’
Advice: Mel has apparently been tweeting UK X Factor judge Dannii Minogue for advice on judging the talent show
‘Anyway… I’m in so much trouble, why did I do this interview? I don’t talk about anything unless it’s ready to go.’
In a magazine interview shortly afterwards, Mel added: 'Whoever gets an X Factor job in whatever country is really lucky – it's a great opportunity.'