I’M sorry former Spice Girl Mel B is being dropped as a judge on The X Factor after just one season.

She was as feisty and controversial as you’d expect but she’s 39 now, not at the cutting edge of pop any more. So Simon Cowell is reportedly looking for a younger artist with “more relevance” to freshen up the next series.

Good luck with that one. They broke the mould with Mel B and today’s slightly sugary lot – with the exception of Rita Ora - come a poor second. How about Ann Widdecombe to ensure a bit of spice?