Mel B to RETURN to X Factor tonight after shock recovery from serious illness

The judge has been discharged by doctors

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by Owen Tonks |
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Well, she’s certainly kept us on our toes this week! Mel B is to return to The X Factor tonight after doctors discharged her from hospital.

The show's judge missed out on saying goodbye to her last remaining contestant Andrea Faustini last night after she became seriously ill.

But just hours before the final live episode of the series, it was announced she is to take her seat on the panel once again.

TV bosses tweeted: “Mel B is back on #XFactor tonight. After the hospital discharged her & following medical advice Mel is deemed well enough for the show.”

The former Spice Girl was struck down with a mystery illness last week and missed the final press conference and rehearsals on Thursday.

She was rushed to an urgent care centre by her driver when she began screaming in agony with stomach pains.

Doctors reportedly ran tests for viruses and a stomach ulcer and it was unclear if she was going to return to the series at all.

The scare prompted her estranged mother Andrea and sister Danielle to desperately try and hunt down the hospital where she was staying as they have not been in contact with the star for six years.

Good to have you back, Mel!

Gallery

Before the stylist: Mel B's 50 worst outfits EVER

19th February 19961 of 50

19th February 1996

Are those ice skates you're wearing?

31st March 19972 of 50

31st March 1997

Nice try but that red nose won't distract us from the puffa coat

30th April 19973 of 50

30th April 1997

Where does that fringed monstrosity even begin, let alone end?

15th May 19974 of 50

15th May 1997

You'd think with this many eyes staring at you, at least one of them would get it right

2nd June 19975 of 50

2nd June 1997

Fresh from raiding the costume cupboard at Joseph And The Technicolour Dreamcoat

21st August 19976 of 50

21st August 1997

That looks nice and unsweaty...

17th September 19977 of 50

17th September 1997

BIANCAAAAAAA!

25th October 19978 of 50

25th October 1997

"Maybe if I stand like this everyone will think I'm a waxwork and not question my outfit..."

30th May 19989 of 50

30th May 1998

Plumber chic was obviously a 'thing' in 1998

4th June 199810 of 50

4th June 1998

An entire outfit made of scarves. Lovely

4th February 199911 of 50

4th February 1999

Well that looks like a lovely comfy pregnancy outfit...

31st March 199912 of 50

31st March 1999

Was that award for services to ankle swingers?

7th July 199913 of 50

7th July 1999

Cramming yourself into a pair of old tights is never gonna look good. Especially when paired with clown boots

14th July 199914 of 50

14th July 1999

A sausage skin frock is hardly appropriate red-carpet attire

7th September 199915 of 50

7th September 1999

Woody from Toy Story called. He wants his outfit back

9th September 199916 of 50

9th September 1999

Believe it or not, this was a Julien MacDonald creation modelled by Mel B on his catwalk. So STRICTLY (geddit?) this is all his fault

13th September 199917 of 50

13th September 1999

Sorry Mel, Neil Armstrong's already been there, done that

28th September 199918 of 50

28th September 1999

A green corduroy jumpsuit = so gross it's kind of brilliant

1st October 199919 of 50

1st October 1999

Mel B - always prepared for light rain

5th November 199920 of 50

5th November 1999

Village theatre curtains don't half double up as lovely trousers

8th November 199921 of 50

8th November 1999

It takes a lot to leave us speechless, but this has done it. Well done Mel

23rd May 200022 of 50

23rd May 2000

Has someone thrown up an entire factory of Parma Violets over poor Mel?

30th March 200023 of 50

30th March 2000

Does a bikini top not defeat the point of wearing a fur gilet?

1st May 200124 of 50

1st May 2001

Whoever's got that can of gold spray paint needs to watch out. Scary's comin' for ya

30th June 200125 of 50

30th June 2001

Let's just hope she didn't need the loo

30th November 200126 of 50

30th November 2001

Just keep smiling and no-one will ever know a savage dog ripped off half your dress on the way to the Top Of The Pops Awards

6th February 200227 of 50

6th February 2002

Taking Lady In Red a little too literally

27th February 200228 of 50

27th February 2002

Channelling MC Hammer in some waterproof harem pants. Perfect festival wear

21st November 200229 of 50

21st November 2002

It's probably best just to stay on the phone and pretend people aren't screaming in horror around you

8th May 200330 of 50

8th May 2003

Zipped leather cropped trousers. Send Mel B to fashion hell immediately please

1st May 200731 of 50

1st May 2007

This many sequins should not physically be allowed on one item of clothing

25th January 200632 of 50

25th January 2006

We hoped and prayed Mel had got rid of those red boots for good, but oh no. They are back with a vengeance

3rd June 200833 of 50

3rd June 2008

Mel was super chuffed she'd done so well at the cruise ship singer auditions

18th May 200834 of 50

18th May 2008

That belt looks like it's come straight off the Orange Is The New Black set

22nd July 200735 of 50

22nd July 2007

Channelling the worst part of Clueless in pink satin

28th June 200736 of 50

28th June 2007

OK, the underwear modelling stint's over now. You can put them away

19th June 200837 of 50

19th June 2008

Trying to steal Geri's thunder with that Union Jack clutch are we? We'll turn a blind eye to that grey woolly sock you're wearing

15th October 200838 of 50

15th October 2008

Squeezing yourself into a clitoris-shaped hood is NEVER going to look good

12th February 200939 of 50

12th February 2009

St.Trinian's school uniform meets gym workout gear

20th June 200940 of 50

20th June 2009

Getting ready for a night out at Chinawhite, are we?

6th February 201341 of 50

6th February 2013

Aren't boots meant to keep you warm?

2nd April 201142 of 50

2nd April 2011

Er, Mel? You don't have to co-ordinate with the background you know

16th September 201043 of 50

16th September 2010

The only thing to do if someone wraps you in black Lycra is throw on a leopard coat

26th July 200944 of 50

26th July 2009

In 2005, this was basically out going out OUT uniform

2nd September 200945 of 50

2nd September 2009

Top tip: if diamantes are surrounding your boobs, you know you should change your outfit

14th February 201046 of 50

14th February 2010

Just WAY too much pink material for one dress...

22nd October 200947 of 50

22nd October 2009

Well that's a flattering jacket. NOT

12th October 200948 of 50

12th October 2009

If you look through a kaleidoscope, this pattern is what you will find

27th March 201049 of 50

27th March 2010

Well what else are you gonna wear to Perez Hilton's 32nd birthday party?

29th October 201150 of 50

29th October 2011

A fascinator made out of your own hair. What a great idea...

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