what was mel b talking about micah palace

Mel B was talking about Micah Palace on America's Got Talent during the season 20 finale. After Micah's performance, Mel B complimented the "party vibe" but then gave him advice to be nice to everyone, including the crew and people who help him backstage. She said something like, "You've got to be nice to everybody, the crew, the people that dress you. Cause if not, you're gonna meet them on the way back down." This was interpreted as a warning about treating people with respect in the industry because what goes around comes around. Her comment caused some tension because Simon Cowell, another judge, felt her remark was out of order. He defended Micah, stating that from his perspective backstage, Micah had been very polite and sweet to everyone. Micah also responded, saying his mother taught him to be respectful and he apologized if anyone was hurt by his actions, even if unintentionally. Mel B later clarified her comment was meant to share good advice she received early in her career, intended to help young performers navigate the industry respectfully. In summary, Mel B was advising Micah Palace to be kind and respectful to everyone in the entertainment environment, but the public nature and timing of her remarks led to a brief conflict among the judges and some discussion about whether it was appropriate to address it that way on live TV.