Peepshow star Mel B his supporting Madonna’s decision to adopt another child from Malawi

Peepshow star Mel B is supporting Madonna’s decision to adopt another child from Malawi.

Mel, 33, is mum to daughters Phoenix, ten, and Angel, two, and also has a four-year-old step-daughter Giselle.

Madonna has been trying to adopt three-year-old Malawian child Mercy James, but her case was rejected after a judge claimed the star hasn’t met the residency criteria.

Mel said: “I think good on her – as long as she’s got the love and the time for another child. It’s easy for critics to knock celebrities who choose to adopt, but it’s a good thing that Madonna’s doing.”

She added in her column in UK magazine Closer: “Not only is she highlighting the plight of orphans in Africa, she’s trying to give this little girl the chance of a better life.”

She added: “What struck a chord with me is that Madonna’s said to be planning to keep the child in touch with her roots in Africa. I don’t think it matters where the child comes from – it’s about giving a baby or a child a family, love and a fresh start.”