By Nola Ojomu for MailOnline
Published: 16:29 EST, 30 August 2014 | Updated: 18:50 EST, 30 August 2014
She made an impact thanks to her no-nonsense critics as a guest judge on The X Factor.
But Mel B failed to live up to her Scary Spice persona as the first episode of the new series aired on Saturday night.
The singer was instead moved to tears as the premiere episode drew to an end following a heartfelt performance by the talented Jay James.
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Teary spice: Mel B failed to live up to her Scary Spice persona as the first episode of the new series aired on Saturday night
Viewers saw Mel giving far less stinging criticism to acts throughout the show and were even left surprised when she opted to allow wacky sister duo, Blonde Electric, through to the next round after their unique rendition of Jessie's hit single, Do It Like A Dude.
But they got a glimpse at the America's Got Talent judge's softer side as she was left moved by the final audition of the premiere episode.
Jay James revealed his back story as he revealed that he had joined the navy at the tender age of 16.
Passionate: The singer was instead moved to tears as the premiere episode drew to an end following a heartfelt performance by the talented Jay James.
Talented: Citing his 9-month-old daughter as his motivation, he wowed the judges with a powerful and passionate rendition of A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera's hit song, Say Something
It was on his first day of training that he tore cartilage in his knee and was forced to go on sick leave. To kill time, he bought a guitar and began to make music.
Citing his 9-month-old daughter as his motivation, he wowed the judges with a powerful and passionate rendition of A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera's hit song, Say Something.
Mel B began to tears up by the time the 30-year-old finished his audition as she said: 'God, the passion and emotion was just ridiculously good.
'I hate you because you made me cry and I don't cry.'
Touching performance: Mel B began to tears up by the time the 30-year-old finished his audition as she said: 'God, the passion and emotion was just ridiculously good
Here to support him: Jay brought his partner and daughter along as he prepared to face the judges
Cheryl echoed, 'She doesn't cry' as Simon said: 'Amazing that's how you do it. When you first started, I thought it was good. And it just got better and better.
'The control in your voice and the way you built it was just fantastic. I've got a really, really good feeling about you.'
He asked: 'Why are you so emotional?'
Jay James replied: 'It's just been a journey.'
Impressed: Cheryl called it, 'One of the most passionate performances we've had so far.'
Future star: As they gave their final verdicts, Simon said: 'Everything you've gone through has got you to this moment and I couldn't be happier to give you your fourth moment.'
Louis added: 'It was a brilliant song choice and you just reeled us in.'
Cheryl called it, 'One of the most passionate performances we've had so far.'
As they gave their final verdicts, Simon said: 'Everything you've gone through has got you to this moment and I couldn't be happier to give you your fourth moment.
'I think this is just the beginning. Go and celebrate'.
Thank you: Jay couldn't believe the positive feedback he received from the judges
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