Originally Posted by Daily Star

Scary Spice will join Simon Cowell, 54, Cheryl Cole, 30 and Louis Walsh, 61, on the hit show’s judging panel – putting an end to months of speculation.

An announcement from X Factor bosses is expected early this week to confirm the latest big bucks signing.

The Daily Star Sunday exclusively revealed months ago how straight-talking singer Mel, 39, – full name Melanie Brown – was on the verge of joining the ITV talent show.

And we can now be the first to reveal it is a done deal.

Our X Factor source said: “Mel has been in talks to join the show for months.

“There have been a few hiccups along the way to do with money and other commitments, but it’s finally a done deal.

“Mel has signed up and is working out the logistics of where she will live and when she can fly in and out of the country.”

The former judge of X Factor Australia and America’s Got Talent has a home in the Hollywood Hills.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, 35, has been battling Mel for the coveted last spot on the TV singing contest.

But she had no hard feelings – and backed Mel to be a great judge.

She said: “Mel is feisty and will bring a bit of spice, no pun intended, to The X Factor.

"Cheryl is a proper girl’s girl and I’m sure they will be fine.

"I don’t think they will clash.”