By Peter Lloyd For Mailonline
Published: 03:15 EST, 9 August 2014 | Updated: 09:30 EST, 9 August 2014
As a new judge on The X Factor, her work schedule must be pretty hectic - but Mel B still finds time to socialise.
The former pop star was seen dining at London hot-spot The Chiltern Firehouse on Friday with her husband, Stephen Belafonte,and friend Fran Cutler.
The trio enjoyed a lengthy stay at the Marylebone venue, where they partied until 5am.
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Dining out: Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte seen at the ever-popular night club, the Chiltern Firehouse
Wearing a black dress with revealing slits across the chest and torso, the one-time Spice Girl cut a stylish figure.
She accessorised the look with a pair of black stiletto shoes and a clutch bag.
Meanwhile, her husband kept it casual in a military-print jacket with jeans and trainers.
Looking good: Mel B cut a stylish figure in her black dress and stilettos
Perhaps the late night was designed to help her avoid any awkward meetings with fans.
She may be accustomed to being 'scary', but Melanie B was labelled rude when she refused to accept a kiss from contestants on the X Factor, this week.
According to The Mirror, she was booed after a boy band tried to kiss her after getting through to the next round of the contest.
Wearing a black dress with slits across the chest and torso, the one-time Spice Girl cut a stylish figure
Sources say she leaned away and shook their hands, later saying: 'I don't know why people take it upon themselves to just kiss you. I don't know where those lips have been!'
In response, the audience at the Wembley Arena auditions booed loudly and one fan said: 'She has turned into a right diva.
'She also wasn't holding back on her negative comments to the acts, she is turning into a female version of Simon Cowell.'
Mel B and Stephen Belafonte pictured leaving the bar of Chiltern Firehouse just 2 minutes after 5am
Not that she seemed too bothered - the Leeds-born star later took to Twitter to say: 'Wow can't wait for you lot to see this years xfactor been filming ALL day and it just got real…'
Also at the restaurant was Natalie Imbruglia, who enjoyed a more understated evening.
Casual: Stephen Belafonte dressed down in army print and baggy jeans
Late night: Mel B, Stephen Belafonte and Fran Cutler pictured leaving the bar of Chiltern Firehouse
She's a leg-end! Fran Cutler was happy to show some skin at the Marylebone restaurant
Not torn about whether she likes it: Natalie Imbruglia also enjoyed an evening at the restaurant
Tat'll do nicely! Natalie looked stunning - but detracted from her image with an ankle tattoo
Bleary-eyed@ The former singer was clearly ready to retire for the evening
From celebrities to the royals, it's all about the Chiltern Firehouse!
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