‘AGT’ Fans Are Less Than Thrilled About Mel B’s Return to Show
Mel B is back on America’s Got Talent, but her return has been met with a mixed reaction, with some loving her honesty and others hating the negativity they say she is bringing to the show.
The Spice Girls star served as a judge on the NBC competition series from 2013 to 2018. She returned for the spinoff series America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League in 2024 before rejoining the panel on the main show for the currently airing 20th season, which premiered on May 27, 2025. She judges alongside Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Simon Cowell.
Last month, the singer revealed on the Today show that she “got kind of laid off and fired” from the show, and confirmed to TV Insider, “Simon [Cowell] fired me! He said he didn’t, but he did!” However, despite the firing, Mel B said she was ready to come back.
“The last time I did it, I was in a very different place,” she explained. “I was dealing with a very emotionally abusive marriage that was falling apart. My dad had died. There was a lot going on for me, but one thing that actually [was] my savior was that I got to be at that desk every day.”
After the official AGT Facebook page shared a video of Mel B arriving for the latest round of auditions, fans rushed to the comments to share their thoughts, with many pleading for the return of Heidi Klum.
“I didn’t realize how much I would miss Heidi until I had to listen to Mel B again! So annoying and juvenile,” wrote one commenter.
“Bring back Heidi! Mel B needs to go away and grow up,” said another.
“We are all buzzing Mel B get her off,” another added.
Another wrote, “Bring Heidi back. Mel B is obnoxious.”
Fans on Reddit shared similar sentiments, with one user asking, “Why is Mel B back? I am so sick of her misery and negativity already. It’s ruining the whole vibe for me. I used to get excited to watch but her presence is sooooooo unbearable. Why be so rude and negative to people? She can be very sweet to some but ruthless to others.”
“I miss Heidi Klum she’s such a better judge and personality and she always played off of the others so well,” said another.
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“She is not a good addition. The only judge I disliked more was Piers Morgan,” added one user.
Some viewers were especially irked by Mel B after she “stole” Vergara’s Golden Buzzer on Tuesday’s (June 3) episode.
“Sofia was mad. Did you notice that all 3 of the other judges made comments to each other about it was Sofia’s turn to press the golden buzzer & that she was supposed to press it for that contestant,” wrote one Reddit user. “Mel B said “I got tired of waiting. She was taking too long.” They reminded me of a bunch of kids fighting on the playground.”
However, not everyone was against Mel B’s return to the show, as some praised her honest approach.
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“I like her more now that she’s more critical. She’s like the younger Simon back when he’d ruthlessly rip into people. These days, Simon is way too soft,” said one Reddit commenter.
“She’s a breath of fresh air for me. I can only watch so much AGT until I’m sick of the fake over sold positivity,” another added.
“Not a Mel B lover, but the show is not lacking in positivity,” said another. “There is really no reason for judges if they all stand for every act, give praise and a Yes vote. I tune myself out for a lot of the judges comments because they are so predictable. I don’t see the problem with a judge occasionally being critical.”
“I love mel b,” added one fan.
Another wrote, “Bruh so many people complained that Mel b SHOULD come back and that heidi needs to go and now that that’s been achieved, there’s still angry ahh people what the heck.”
What do you think of Mel B being back on AGT? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Do not like Mel B. I did not care for her on previous shows. Fire her and get someone who acts decent. Also get rid of the show everything dresses of the women. Not only adults watch the show. The last dress of Mel B, bent forward a bit and you could see her bottom. Disgusting.
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I can’t stand Mel B. It’s all about her. Heidi was kind and was a class act. Mel B. Is rude and crass. Please get rid of Mel B.
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Mel B has to go. I just cannot watch it. She is the most annoying, never shuts up and is so loud.
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Mel b need to go like now 😩
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I hate she was brought back. She's a narcissit, rude and all about herself.
It's hard for me to watch this year.
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I do not like Mel B’s negativity. She presses her red button way too soon into an act. She is a juvenile bul
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The show thus far for season 20 is horrible.The acts are to crazy ,the audience is far to loud and the judges talking over each other and just talking all the time is so annoying .The show just gets on nerves.I've stopped watching now.Its just not enjoyable any longer
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Mel B was rude to the contestants. She turned her back on a contestant and then acted like she was passed out. Rude, rude, rude.
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She was especially rude the episode that just aired. The 13 year old boy who played guitar and sang. Then the guy who rapped with the meow meow song and then admitted the dancers who wore the cat costumes were good dancers, but didn’t vote yes for them because of the costumes. Then to top it off the couple who followed with her being spun around by her hair as he was holding her up in the air with a pole that was very high up she said no she had seen better. I wish she never came back!
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She acts soooooo bored!!! Doesn’t deserve that job!!!! I don’t want to watch anymore. She’s so rude co suffering she has no talent herself. Sad to watch this year. I really hope they replace her.
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I don't like Mel B. She is sucking the air out of the room. She is rude and obnoxious! Not sure I can watch the show now. Only 2 episodes and she has shown just how horrible she is!
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Mel B is obnoxious and rude. I hope she will not be asked back.
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do we need to start a "Get rid of Mel B" petition????
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Yes!!!!!
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She has got to go. I do NOT like her!
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It is such a downer to watch AGT this year with Mel B on the show. She's juvenile, unnecessarily critical, and just brings a negative vibe to what is usually a fun show to watch every summer. I miss Heidi, but would take almost anyone else to replace Mel B. Please Simon, do something!
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Mel B is absolutely the worst judge that has ever been on AGT, why in the world would anyone want to bring her back on the show. She is flat out terrible.
It is Ameica's Got Talent, yet there isn't a single judge that is from the United States...try adding some one from the Americato replace her with...and doing so yesterday wouldn't be soon enough.
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I think she needs to leave the show. Her entire body language is soooo negative, it truly ruins the vibe. It's not being critical. That's what she's supposed to do but just the general mood she brings makes the show less enjoyable to watch.
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Mel B is a bully.
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She is so rude to Howie. She won't let him talk, she dismisses him
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She is way to negative. Why does she have to be so brutal to the younger contestants. Way to go Mel! You must be so proud of yourself crushing young people’s dreams. Just say it’s not your cup of tea. Instead of its boring, they’re obnoxious or just stupid. Such a role model you are. Guessed it I didn’t like her back in her prime and I like her even less today!
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Bring back Heidi Klum. Mel B adds a negativity that is not fun to watch.
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I can't stand Mel B! Now I know what the B stands for. She is Rude, Crude, and Socially Unacceptable! She turns her back on performers, she is sooo negative it just really makes it hard to watch AGT! She got fired for a reason you should have stuck with that an found someone else.
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Biggest mistake having her back. Horrible judging, ridiculous reasons for buzzing acts especially when based on her comprehension. Annoying speech tone that can be unpleasant to listen to through the TV. Interrupting comments and questions to other judges during an act that are distracting. It’s hard to enjoy the show this year and may not watch if she continues to spoil it.
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Mel B needs to leave AGT. Her negativity is not well taken with viewers.
She is doing harm to the show.
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Mel b is just aggravating to watch. Don't know the reason she was bought back but she is not entertaining. Get rid of her
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She hits the X before they barely get started. Hope she never comes back
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I DO NOT LIKE MEL B. She’s annoying and so full of herself. I felt bad for Sofia . As Mel said “ you snooze, you lose.”
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Please let this be the only season Mel B will be on AGT. I will not watch while she is a judge!
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GET Mel B OFF!!!!!!!
She’s a self centered ego _ itch!!
It’s not about her and her dying career!!
DO NOT LET HER PUSH THE OTHER JUDGES BUTTONS!!
Especially the Golden Buzzer or the X!!
If the producers and directors don’t STOP HER - we are not watching anymore of this season!!!
We’ll give you one more week to do something about Her!!
The maker too much hoopla about the judges anyway!! It’s supposed to be about the performers!!!!!!
Close to quitting this show!!
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Can't stand Mel. Don't even know why she was brought back as a judge. Most performers she declines are much better than she ever was.
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Hate Mel, she thinks she is better than anyone. Time to get rid of her. She is way too negative and toxic.
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I want Mel B to go away. She is ruining AGT. I am no longer enjoying the show and if she stays, I will probably stop watching it.
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I don't like mel b
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I used to enjoy her on the show, but not anymore. She brings the show down. She buzzes too much and too soon. And I hate when she touches the other judges' buzzers. She actually gets me in a bad mood when I watch the show. And how many times she buzzes and says, "I don't understand" ..... DUH
OH, and every time she stands, she has to pull her dress down.
BRING BACK HEIDI !!!
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I don't like her at all. I feel she has her own opinions and is out of touch with what America loves and wants...
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I'm not going to watch again until Mel B is gone! And that is so sad for the people preforming and wanting America to see their talent.
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I do not like Mel B. Please get her off the panel. She ruins the whole
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Get Rid of Mel B
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I absolutely can’t stand Mel. She only likes singing and dancing acts. She makes everything about herself. She always has to be the first to talk. I love watching AGT but now I get irate during it because she’s so obnoxious and annoying that I actually get irritated watching the show. I get we can have some honest judges but can we not have a childish attention seeker.
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I can barely stand Howie, but throw in Mel B and forget it.
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Don't like Mel B back on show. If she is back next season I am not watching. There seems to be more sloppiness overall this season.
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I’ve always enjoyed watching the show. Now I’m having a hard time even staying to stay tuned in. I’ve gotten to the point that I just mute her. I don’t know if I can continue watching with her outright meanness to people. Yes, some are crazy and wacky but she doesn’t have to be so rude about it.
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SHE STINKS. Never liked her or her music. Seems to be in to herself and is a BIG voice of NOTHING> This year on AGT she is criticizing so many excited performers. Am glad Simon and Sophia are letting her know she is WRONG!!
I HOPE she NEVER returns😜🤪
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The return of MEL B has ruined the show for me...I usually looked forward to the upcoming shows but not anymore! Her rude "no it all" personality is a real turn off and by reading other comments, I'm not the only one that is displeased with
Mel B return! You've lost a tried and true viewer until you replace Mel B...the obnoxious, annoying judge!
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I do not enjoy watching AGT with Mel B on the show. She is so negative, rude and just ruins the whole show vibe. Please take her off the show now and for good!
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We watched half of the 1st show and my husband said, I can't do it with her on. So we've stopped watching. Telling everyone else to press their button and wrestling Simon for his is childish and nobody wants to watch that.
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Mel B is VERY ANNOYING. I was so happy when she was fired or let go 13-15 yrs. ago. She is making me NOT want to watch the show after 20 faithful years. PLEASE DO NOT hire her back next season!!
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I never liked Mel B before she was on AGT. She can be rude and ruthless. She has no encouraging remarks to any of the contestants. She doesn't even give a chance to anyone who is doing the best they can.
Simon, there has to be someone else you can hire that would be more encouraging to the contestants. Even if they vote no, if it's a decent act, let them know to keep at it and it just might happen for them. Not just now, maybe later.
Simon, think about it. The one thing you don't want to happen is your ratings drop. I would hate to see AGT go away because of one person.
I'm serious Simon, you need to think about this.
Thank you
Long time viewer.
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Mel b sucks
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Mel B is not an asset to the show. She is rude and mean, Do not allow her back. ANYONE would be better than her!
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I won’t watch while she’s a judge. She’s cruel, insulting and more interested in her own shock value than she is in the acts.
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She is negative without worthwhile comments. Heidi was so much better and her vibe w Sophia was so fun. Please bring Heidi back. Mel is horrible for the show
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I don’t like Mel B, she is very negative and sometimes rude! She is grumpy!
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Mel B sucks
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I think she is an awful judge and ruins the show- anyone would be better than her!
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I cannot stand Mel B. She is negative and annoying. Her accent gives me a headache. Her dresses are too short
No one wants to see that. Bring back Heidi.
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We get together weekly with friends, order some pizza and watch the show. Its been our tradition for years. After the first episode with Mel back we all agreed we just cant stand her. She is ruining the show. We have decided to not watch this season until the producers come to there senses and fire her.
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I do not like Mel B. I never did.
As far as being negative, you don't have to be mean and abrupt these contestants want to make a career for themselves. Don't discourage them. Give them some guidance of what they should and shouldn't do. And if this is not for them tell them , don't be rude or dishonest. Don't give them false hope.
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Happy she’s back !!!!! Rather her I like her do not like hidi sorry
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Glad to see someone blaming the entire show instead of one particular person!
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Word check!!!
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I have been a huge fan of AGT for a long long time ago. Even when Sharon Osborne and Ozzy Osborne, Pierce Morgan, etc....were judges at that time. But now Mel B is one the judges with new AGT. I do not like the show as I used to. She just doesn't get it, too many times.
And for the show I saw, a few acts were recalled for the semi finals.... I found her rude with the contestants, and she gave an X for the two brothers singing together. Of course, they were nervous, but they used the advices from Simon. I couldn't believe she did that. She is not so human and understanding as the other judges. That was so humiliating for those two boys. In my opinion, she could have given a comment but no X for God sake. I do not like her attitude and she is rude. Every performer does their best to please the audience and the judges. I also noticed I am not the only one who cannot stand her. Sorry!!!!
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She just not entertaining, and entertainment is why we watch TV.
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Please bring Heidi back! Mel B has a nerve to judge who has talent, when clearly she doesn't.
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Tired of her overly dramatic hand gestures.
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I can't stand Mel b as a judge! when the other three love someone, she hates it. When she loves someone, the other three hate it... she is so out of sync. She doesn't know a good act if it hit her in the face. She has no sense of humor..acts very dumb and is not a good fit for the show ..bring back Heidi!
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I think she is a good judge because she speak the truth and she do not mama guy the contestants.....I love all the judges,,,,,I miss David so so much and his friendship with Simon....whatever he may have done please forgive him and bring him back....
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Get rid of MEL B. She puts a damper on the entire show. Like when one of my kids did something bad, I just wanted to shake her!
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Please remove Mel from judging. She’s so wrong!!!
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I don’t like Mel B she is very insensitive and doesn’t like some of the cute acts.
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The show needs to get rid of her. She calls things that take time and talent boring, when the only boring thing on the show is her.
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I love this show, but I’m having a hard time watching with Mel B back on. I get that the judges should be honest, but Mel is usually critical even when liking an act. She seems like she thinks she’s the world expert on acts. She’s not. Please remove her so I don’t have to stop watching.
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been trying to tell somebody ANYBODY that Mel B has got to go. Her non-education is showing. I dont get it, I didn't understand, I'm confused and all her belligerent speaking. Bring ANYBODY back but her!!! Not pleasant to watch and all my folks have stopped coming over and watching cuz of HER
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Mel B is ruining the show, her negativity is annoying. She is more concerned with pulling her way too short dress down and how she looks to judge fairly. As she always says, I'm confused why she is there. Can't stand her.
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Do not care for Mel B either because she is not seeing what we see in the performance and cones off very rude.
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Mel B has just ruined the show for us this year. She is nasty and obnoxious and her "I just didn't get it" has gotten really old.
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She better not be back next season because if she is, I won't be watching. She is so annoying and discouraging.
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I do not like Mel B. Don't bring her back. She is most annoying.
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Yes, I like Mel....always did!
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Don’t like her.
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I like Mel B I'm glad she's back
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