Mel B takes a swipe at ex Stephen Belafonte in emotional message about domestic violence after Nicole Kidman’s Emmys speech and calls herself a ‘domestic violence survivor’

now reports that Mel asked a judge to keep their court dealings private after she learned that Stephen intended to admit a sex take into evidence.

Her lawyers claim the court has a duty to shield the singer's three children from being "exposed to any illicit material" that might become public if it is played in court.

Her team suggests the case is sealed, blocking the press from reporting all the saucy details of the former couple's court fight.

Recent reports previously suggested the tape  shows Stephen getting down and dirty with another woman and Mel is alleged to have recorded the explosive home video herself.

A judge is expected to make a decision on whether to make the proceedings private by the end of the month.

Mel has kept a dignified restraint amid the ongoing war between her and her former partner, and she appears confident the “truth” will come out.

Last week, she posted a note on Instagram today that read: “The truth always comes out in the end, no matter how hard anyone tries to hide it or stop it.

“Lies are just a temporary delay to the inevitable.”

The Sun Online reported how Stephen’s lawyers were investigating a second witness who claims “she had a threesome” with the couple.

Mel accused Stephen of being physically abusive, and alleged he beat her so badly before The Factor final in 2014 she had to pull out.

The bitter divorce battle has been complicated by a lawsuit from former nanny Lorraine, who is suing Mel over her affair claims.

According to reports, Stephen will only get a fraction of the Spice Girl's £48million fortune due to a prenuptial agreement.

In July 2017 it was reported Mel is paying Stephen £30,500 a month as emergency spousal support and is covering his legal fees to the tune of £106,900.