Mel B hints at 'X Factor' role

Mel B has hinted she is set to judge 'The X Factor'.

The former Spice Girls star has been strongly rumoured to be lined up for a guest sting on the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole as Dannii Minogue will miss the auditions while on maternity leave, and though she refused to confirm the speculation, the outspoken singer promised an announcement "soon".