Mel B to star in new VH1 show to search for a girlband

I popped over to Las Vegas recently to see my old mucker Mel B.

I had an amazing time watching her Peepshow burlesque extravaganza at the plush Planet Hollywood Resort and we caught up for a natter after. And it turns out Scary Spice has news - she's signed a deal with US music channel VH1 to search for a girlband for a new X Factor-style show.

She revealed: "It's going to be a real chance to find some edgy raw talent and watch it unfold as part of the show."

I also tried (one last time) to persuade her to tour with the Spice Girls again. So I put a dilemma to her: "If I was an Arab Sheikh and offered each of you £15million to tour again - surely you'd do it."

She smirked and said: "Noooooo, we wouldn't. The reunion wasn't about money for us - it was about going out on top where we finished." Well, at least I tried.