Mel B has refused to be drawn on whether she will join The X Factor’s judging panel this year.

According to UK tabloids Mel is to to replace Dannii Minogue on the ITV1 show following reports that the Australian star planned to quit.

Responding to the rumours in an interview with Hello, Mel commented: “That’s funny! Who knows what’s going to happen? We’ll see. That’s something I can’t talk about.”

She continued: “I think the show’s great. I’ve seen Simon [Cowell] a few times. I think he’s an amazing businessman. And I’ve met Cheryl [Cole] a few times. She’s a really lovely lady.”