Mel B 'Could Miss X Factor Final'

Hours before the X Factor Final is due to air, the Sun reports continued concerns over the health of former Spice Girl and a judge on the show, Mel B. The Sun says the singer has been struck by a "mystery condition" and was rushed to hospital, where husband Stephen Belafonte is maintaining a bedside vigil.

The Sun says she's in hospital, with husband Stephen Belafonte "keeping a bedside vigil" as she battles a serious "mystery" illness. His wife was reportedly taken ill on Thursday having been photographed at events earlier in the week, apparently fine.

According to the Daily Mirror, the show is now in "chaos". It quotes insiders saying there's only a 90% chance of her appearing on Saturday's final, adding: "X Factor bosses were last night considering bringing a guest judge in to replace her."

"Olly Murs is being touted as a stand-in," reckons the Sun, recalling: "He was considered a back-up when [another judge] Cheryl [Fernandez-Versini] had strep throat earlier in the series - but he is also due to sing tonight."