WithHeidi Klumreturning toProject Runway, she had to depart as a judge onAmericas Got Talent.
In fact, she even sat beside Heidi Klum during her tenure, joining at the same time.
Mel B has made considerable contributions to the world of entertainment, butAmericas Got Talentshould have spiced things up.
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Pun very much intended.
Mel B Had Already Run Her Course
We’re not here to bash Mel B.
In fact,Mel B’s contributions to the world of entertainment deserve praise.Her resume is bountiful.
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She’s dominated the world of pop music.
She’s treaded the boards in musicals likeRentandChicago.
She’s appeared on a variety of celebrity competition series likeDancing with the StarsandThe Masked Singer UK.
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So, tapping her to be a judge on a talent competition series makes sense.
She’s done it all, too.The X Factorin Australia and the UK.The Masked Singerin Australia.
The unfortunately shortlivedQueen of the Universe.
And, of course,America’s Got Talent.
She’s proven her worth.
It’s why she’s so sought after for these shows.
How can anyone forget her interactions withHansduring his appearances on the show?
Part of her allure was the chemistry she had with Heidi Klum by her side.
Nothing againstHowie MandelandSimon Cowell, but Mel B and Heidi Klum were the dynamic duo.
Could she form a new bond withSofia Vergara?
Certainly, but if they’re starting from scratch, why not invite a new celebrity into the mix?
We know what Mel B has to say.
We know what she likes.
We know how she fits intoAmerica’s Got Talent.
And with a few seasons away, we were content without her.
We had other places to see her shine.
She had already run her course on this show.
So which act gets the Golden Buzzer from you?
Just look at the debacle whenAmerican Idolthought it was a brilliant idea to haveNicki MinajandMariah Careytogether.
Mel B worked forAmerica’s Got Talent.
It was safe to invite her back.
But as a viewer, it’s simply uninteresting.
This was an opportunity to bring in fresh talent who is keyed into a younger generation.
We all love the Spice Girls.
But a former Spice Girl on a celebrity panel of a talent show is just not groundbreaking anymore.
It’s worked wonders forThe Voice.American Idolis trying this season by givingCarrie Underwoodher chance.
For now, Mel B feels like a safe choice that will keepAGTstagnant.
So, who would have been better to replace Heidi Klum?
Want someone with experience judging talent shows?
Why not formerDestiny’s ChildsuperstarKelly Rowland?
She has two iterations ofThe X FactorandThe Voice Australiaunder her belt.
Want someone hungry to judge a show again?
Look no further thanMeghan Trainor.
She coached onThe Voice UKand judged onAustralian Idol.The list is vast.
Mel B will be sufficient.
She’s not going to upset the apple cart.
