Mel B has branded Howard Stern "inappropriate" for questioning her judging abilities.
The 38-year-old former Spice Girls singer sits on the judging panel alongside the TV personality on 'America's Got Talent' and though they now get on well, Mel was left speechless when she heard audio footage of his initial thoughts of her joining the panel.
Recalling when he first heard she was joining the show, Howard said: "At first I was like 'What kind of choice was that?', Mel B, Scary Spice, wasn't she on 'Dancing With The Stars'? I was like, 'Who cares about the Spice Girls and who cares?' I saw a piece of tape of her, she's on 'X Factor' Australia, my first reaction was I don't even know her."
After hearing the audio clip, Mel B said: "What can you say to that, that was kind of inappropriate."
Since they've been working together, Mel and Howard have bonded and she's even friends with his wife Beth Ostrosky.
Talking abut how she's warmed to him, Mel said on 2Day FM's 'Jules, Merrick and Sophie with Mel B' show: "Well, I've been working with him solid for two years and I'm good friends with his wife."

Jessica Chastain celebrated her birthday with karaoke and ping pong.
The 'Zero Dark Thirty' actress turns 37 today (24.03.14) and marked the occasion over the weekend with friends including her 'Crimson Peak' co-star Tom Hiddleston.
Sharing a selection of pictures on her Facebook page from the evening, she wrote: "Hello lovelies, My friends have traveled to Toronto to begin the Birthday festivities.
"There was a delicious dinner at Brassaii, ping pong matches, crazy dancing, and karaoke.
"The past few years has been so wonderful and full of work that I sometimes feel like I live on a film set."
The 'Interstellar' star loved catching up with her loved ones, and said the weekend gave her a "reminder" of the important things in life.
She added: "It was great to spend time with my nearest and dearest. It's a reminder of what's important in life."
Though Jessica spends a lot of her time working, she doesn't mind being busy and recently spoke of how "lucky" she felt after completing work on 'A Most Violent Year'.
She said: "Working with talent like JC Chandor and Oscar Isaac are the reason I love my job. I'm a very lucky girl."

Jennifer Lopez will receive the Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards.
The singer-and-actress will be presented with the honour, which is given to "artists and media professionals who, through their work, have increased the visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community" at a ceremony in Los Angeles next month, and one of the reasons she was chosen for the accolade by the gay rights organisation is her role as producer on 'The Fosters', a TV series about a lesbian couple raising a family of biological, adopted and foster children.
Sarah Kate Ellis, president of GLAAD, said: "Through her work to bring 'The Fosters' to life and by consistently speaking out as a powerful ally, Jennifer Lopez has not only sent a message of acceptance to LGBT adults and young people, but inspired new support for our community among her many fans around the globe.
"Family is about love, and that's a message Jennifer has shared with millions through her groundbreaking work on 'The Fosters'."
Jennifer - who has six-year-old twins Max and Emme with third husband Marc Anthony - is a big supporter of marriage equality.
She said: "When it comes to gay marriage, I just believe in love," she said. "I believe that when two people find each other and love each other, they should be able to spend their lives together with all the same benefits and privileges as everyone."
Previous recipients of the Vanguard Award include Josh Hutcherson, Janet Jackson, Drew Barrymoore, Antonio Banderas, Kristin Chenoweth, Whoopi Goldberg, Eric McCormack, Liza Minnelli, Sharon Stone and Dame Elizabeth Taylor.
The 25th annual GLAAD Media Awards take place April 12 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick looked a little worse for wear as they arrived at JFK airport in New York City. The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashian' stars dressed both dressed down in leather jackets and jeans.

Drake wrapped up warm in a black fur coat and hat as he arrived at Whisky Mist Night Club ahead of the London leg of his 'Would You Like A Tour?' gigs in the UK. The rapper arrived with an entourage but there was no sign of girlfriend Rihanna.

Cindy Crawford enjoyed a quick cup of coffee from Starbucks, following a family day out with her daughter. The legendary supermodel embraced the warm Los Angeles weather by wearing a halter neck top and jeans with dark sunglasses.

Paris Hilton was all smiles as she jetted into LAX Airport in Los Angeles following a flight from London. The hotel heiress dressed down in a black top and a pair of shiny leggings, with a grey jacket as she made her way through the terminal.

Matthew McConaughey sported dark sunglasses and a glowing tan as he arrived for a flight departing from LAX Airport in Los Angeles. The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor dressed down in a blue t-shirt, grey jeans and an oversized tweed coat.

Miley Cyrus flashed the flesh in a tiny pair of denim hotpants and a midriff baring cropped top as she headed for a night out with pals at Cameo Nightclub in South Beach, following the Miami leg of her 'Bangerz' tour.

Ciara sported a make-up free look at her baby shower in Beverly Hills. The 'Ride It' singer - who is expecting a baby boy with rapper Future - concealed her pregnancy bump in a beautifully printed kaftan dress as she left the venue.

Kim Kardashian looked chic in a white thigh split maxi skirt, and a white cropped top as she left Ciara's baby shower in Beverly Hills.

Anna Kendrick looked chic in a red lace dress backstage at The Geffen Gala in Los Angeles. The 'Pitch Perfect' actress styled her hair into loose waves, and accessorized with a ruby red ring, and a stylish red clutch bag.