Mel B has turned to Eddie Murphy for advice

Also quick to show his support to Mel in the wake of her split from Stephen is her fellow 'X Factor' judge and show boss Simon Cowell.

Mel B has turned to her ex-boyfriend Eddie Murphy for advice following her split from Stephen Belafonte.

The former Spice Girl - who recently called time on her relationship with Stephen, 39 - is said to have reached out to the US born star in a series of transatlantic phone calls, in which he has advised her to "keep quiet" and "stay classy".