Mel B looks tired and drawn as she goes makeup free during a stroll in Sydney

She's usually glammed up within an inch of her life on camera and in her array of perfect Instagram snaps.

But Mel B was completely pared back during an exercise session in Sydney on Thursday.

The 41-year-old, who has been working hard in her role of judge on X Factor Australia, appeared tired and drawn as she stepped out in a pair of tiny jogging shorts and a black zip-up top. 

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Unmasked: X Factor Australia judge Mel B appeared tired and drawn on Thursday as she stepped out in a pair of tiny jogging shorts and a black zip-up top in Sydney

As she walked the street, Mel looked exhausted as she went makeup free and roughly tied her long hair back into a ponytail.

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Despite switching her usual glam for exercise attire, the singer added a touch of bling to her look with gold and black sandals and her large diamond wedding ring.

The former Spice Girls star also appeared stressed as she checked her phone for messages during the outing.

Lacking sleep? As she walked the street, Mel looked exhausted as she went makeup free and roughly tied her long hair back into a rough ponytail

Tense: The former Spice Girls singer also appeared stressed as she checked her phone for messages

While looking at her smartphone, Mel seemed to become distressed as she fiercely typed a note with her long manicured nails.  

The fiery star, who is unsurprisingly body confident, recently told Who magazine that she doesn't like wearing too many layers.

'I walk around my house naked after having a big bath,' said Mel. 

Down Under: Mel returned to Australia last month to reclaim her spot as the surprise judge on reality talent show, The X Factor

 'I do this about three or four times a week. I am not one for wearing too many clothes.' 

Mel returned to Australia last month to reclaim her spot as the surprise judge on reality talent show, The X Factor. 

The English beauty is the coach to the contestant in the Underdogs category, a slight difference from when she mentored the Under 25 Girls in 2011 and the Under 25 Boys in 2012.

Back in the seat: She (far right) is the coach to the contestant in the Underdogs category

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