Mel B
is reportedly receiving treatment for a suspected stomach ulcer after
being rushed to hospital prior to an X Factor press conference and
rehearsal session on Thursday afternoon.
The
39-year-old is believed to be in a stable condition after stomach pains
left her ‘screaming in agony’ shortly after she departed for Wembley's
SSE Arena in a chauffeur driven car.
Sources
claim her quick-thinking driver raced to an undisclosed hospital, where
Mel is thought to be undergoing tests for ulcers and viruses in a bid
to determine the exact cause of her sudden illness.
Absent: Mel B was rushed to hospital
after suffering excruciating stomach pains. On Saturday evening, her one
remaining contestant, Andrea Faustini, lost out to Ben Haenow and Fleur
East for a place on Sunday’s show, during which the winner will be
announced
A
friend told The Sun: ‘Mel is in a terrible state, physically and
emotionally. She is very weak and is being given treatment to help her
with the pain.’
While
Mel recovers, husband Stephen Belafonte – the father of three-year-old
Madison, her third child – is reportedly yet to visit his wife, who the
source claims ‘could have died’ were it not for her chauffeur.
‘He has been a constant by her side,’ the friend added. ‘Nobody knows where Stephen is.’
Familiar face: The former Spice Girl's
absence saw former judge Tulisa Contostavlos step in at the eleventh
hour on Saturday night
The
dramatic episode has cast a dark shadow over the final, with former
judge Tulisa Contostavlos stepping in at the eleventh hour for ailing
Mel on Saturday evening.
But
her arrival couldn’t prevent Italian singer Andrea Faustini, Mel’s one
remaining contestant, losing out to Ben Haenow and Fleur East for a
place on Sunday’s show, during which the winner will be announced.
‘Nobody
thinks there is the tiniest chance of her making it back,’ the source
added. ‘She is just far too fragile. Even if she was discharged from
hospital today she wouldn’t have the strength to appear.’
Missing: Husband Stephen Belafanote is 'yet to visit' Mel in hospital, according to sources
On
Saturday Mel’s mother Andrea Brown, with whom the former Spice Girl is
estranged, tweeted: ‘Mother’s worse nightmare to hear ur daughter’s
seriously ill in hosp and not know where to go!!’
According
to the source Mel’s closest friends initially struggled to determine
how serious her condition was because she wasn’t answering calls.
When
it became clear she was too unwell to make the first part of this
year’s final, N-Dubz star Tulisa – labelled the ‘super-sub’ by host
Dermot O’Leary on Saturday night – was drafted in.
The
incident is thought to be a huge blow for Mel, whose debut year has
otherwise been a huge success, with fans warming to her direct
approach.
The source added: 'She felt at the top of her game. Those around her are now jusy hoping she can bounce back.'
MailOnline have contacted Mel's representatives for further comment.
Popular: Mel's direct approach has gone down well with fans
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