Posted by Adam

Sunday August 16, 2009

Victoria Beckham is reportedly set to become a full-time judge on American Idol.

The former Spice Girl is being lined up to replace Paula Abdul after her two trial auditions wowed show creator Simon Fuller and judge Simon Cowell.

But before Victoria gets the gig, FOX executives are keen to make sure Beckham connects with the public and the American audience can understand her British accent.

“American Idol is the highest rated show and they don’t want to pick a judge viewers don’t take to,” a source told Britain’s News of The World.

“Focus groups are going to be set up to judge Victoria’s performance.

“There’s some concern about whether viewers will think she’s too skinny. They’re also worried about her accent. She’s started to talk in a very posh voice and some people might struggle with that.

“Victoria is the clear favourite because of Simon Fuller’s influence. She wasn’t her best at her first audition but Fuller, who is her manager and the creator of Idol, convinced her to come back.

“She was a revelation at the second audition and is now top of the list to permanently replace Paula.

“She’d be crazy to turn it down. This job will set her up as a real star in the States.”

A source close to Victoria added, “The producers and judges loved her and she loved being part of the show. But she’s got a lot on and her priority is fashion and her family, not getting a full-time job.”

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