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Victoria Beckham to Join American Idol

August 06, 2009
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 Ani Esmailian

Paula out, Posh in! Victoria Beckham is reportedly set to join American Idol as a "guest" judge, replacing Paula Abdul next season.

Paula revealed that she's leaving the show earlier this week, presumably because the network wouldn't pay her as much as she felt she deserved. And now comes word that the former 'Spice Girl' is already set to join the hit show.

A source said: “Victoria is hugely flattered as this is one of the highest profile shows in America. It is a really big deal. Her husband David may be having a hard time at the moment but Victoria’s profile Stateside has never been higher.

“The show needs a big star. It would be an incredible coup to get her. She was in one of the biggest girl groups in history so she knows what she is talking about. Simon Fuller is now speaking to her."

Victoria's publicist confirmed that she'll make a “one-off appearance” as a guest judge, but added that she most likely won't join the show as a permanent judge because she's busy with her fashion line.

The source added: “Network bosses would love to give her the job full-time and it looks like it is there for her if she wants it. But at the moment, Victoria’s main priority is fashion...However, Victoria’s appearance on ‘American Idol’ is sure to provide a massive ratings boost in the UK so everyone’s a winner.”

How great is that going to be? We don't know about you, but it's going to be really refreshing seeing a fresh face as a guest judge on the show. Maybe it'll turn into a permanent gig? American Idol does have a pretty big budget, so maybe they can persuade her to stay on full time! What do you think of Posh joining the show full time?
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Reader Comments
7:17PM 08/07/09 Ella27
At least this gives her something to do instead of just spending all of David's money on Rodeo Drive.
7:55AM 08/07/09 Donna
What? I will NOT watch this show anymore without Paula Abdul; now the bringing this snobbish woman to replace Paula? What is American Idol thinking? fans of this show will now drop like flies; Paula and Simon are the peoples favorites and to not pay Paula for what she is asking for is an out-cry; I hope these comments are forwarded to the producers of American Idol so they can get Paula back SOON!
10:47PM 08/06/09 Artichokey
The kindest thing I can think of to say is yuck.
10:18PM 08/06/09 lynedoch
Im from the UK and they dont like victoria over there, so they wont be watching.She was the only one who couldn't sing so i dont know how she could judge anybody.
7:52PM 08/06/09 myholly787
Bollocks and balderdash!!!
7:18PM 08/06/09 StarryEyes87
ooh goshhh hell no
1:48PM 08/06/09 Odonata
Geez, this is not good...they're allowing such a shallow, non talented person to replace Paula? The only reason I know who Posh is, is because of her husband. She'll soon be asking for a raise or she'll feel she is too good to be in that position. They are bound to lose viewers....
0:55PM 08/06/09 PattiCakes
typical. replace someone who knows the business and was somewhat of an American Idol herself, with someone who is not American and hasn't ever had a real job. American Idol has a knack of rewarding people who don't really do much of anything. They deserve what they get and what they deserve and what I hope they get, are low ratings. It's time for this show to end.
11:06AM 08/06/09 crystal
If AI has all this money to pay Posh, then why don't they give paula the raise that she deserves. I say NO to Posh. I was never a fan of the stupid Spice girls anyway.
10:46AM 08/06/09 potu
no no!!! replace paulas upbeat attitude with this grumpy hag!!?? NO!!!
10:42AM 08/06/09 Dianne
Guest show maybe, but permanent NO. Paula Abdul was a big part of American Idol. Such a shame to loose her. Victoria Beckham is too shallow.
10:28AM 08/06/09 Ziggy2005
I think "TURD" Cowell had somthing to do with this. Want watch the show anymore.
10:13AM 08/06/09 myholly787
Good for a guest judge!!! Take that, nanci!
10:04AM 08/06/09 bombshell
amazingggg =)
8:49AM 08/06/09 girly987
ew.. there goes the show..
8:11AM 08/06/09 betsbest
What a stupid thing to do!! What does Beckham know about music to judge the performers. This is an insult to the contestants!!!
7:35AM 08/06/09 robbinlea
Now I know I will never watch that show!
7:33AM 08/06/09 nanci
Ugh, just shows you that you DON'T need talent to get on TV !!
7:23AM 08/06/09 LosAngBabe09
I seriously can't believe Paula is leaving. She is awesome and the show will just not be the same!!!
7:19AM 08/06/09 volar
guest judge maybe, but not permanet
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