It’s official. Melanie B is the third judge on the 2011 Australian version of The X Factor.
The former Scary Spice, who appeared in a mentoring role on last year’s series, is naturally thrilled to be joining the panel, which currently comprises of Ronan Keating and Guy Sebastian.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of The X Factor Australia,” she said in a statement. “I love Australia and can’t wait to see all the amazing talent the country has to offer.”
Natalie Imbruglia and Kyle Sandilands will not take part this year.
According to this morning press release, the fourth and final judge will be revealed in the coming weeks, though it’s been widely reported elsewhere that former Rogue Trader and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ host Natalie Bassingthwaighte will take on the role.
The X Factor is due to premiere on Channel 7 later this year.
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