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Posh Reels In $5M Idol Contract

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(Newser) – Victoria Beckham has landed a $5 million contract to sit in for Paula Abdul on American Idol, even though inside sources claim she fumbled her audition, reports the Daily Mail. She has host Simon Cowell's support, though program producers are still worried she comes across as too British and is too painfully thin to satisfy American audiences.  They'll be closely following approval ratings in focus groups to determine how long she continues in the hot seat.

In this undated handout image provided by Giorgio Armani, Victoria Beckham appears in a promotional add for Giorgio Armani.
In this undated handout image provided by Giorgio Armani, Victoria Beckham appears in a promotional add for Giorgio Armani.   (AP Photo/ Giorgio Armani)
Too bony for America?
Too bony for America?   (AP Photo/Charles Pulliam, file)
Victoria Beckham watches a soccer match in Milan, Italy, in May.
Victoria Beckham watches a soccer match in Milan, Italy, in May.   (AP Photo/Alberto Pellaschiar)
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Reader60610265
Aug 16, 09 7:37 AM CDT
slow news day so-far this morning. Reply
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cochiserocks
Aug 16, 09 7:39 AM CDT
The Beckhams seem to have a limitless talent for convincing people at the top that they are worth serious money contracts - and then disappointing all concerned - yet mysteriously finding another gravy train to jump out of town on. Not Britain's finest export. Reply
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QueenAlli
Aug 16, 09 8:46 AM CDT
Exactly! I do not understand what is the big deal about this woman.
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iamacidangel
Aug 16, 09 1:30 PM CDT
Me either! And what does she know about music? If she was a good singer than maybe her career after the Spice Girls would have been better! But obviously people don't care for her. At least Paula was far removed from the world's conscience when she reappeared on Idol.
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krissy
Aug 22, 09 2:42 PM CDT
victoria beckham!! give me sir alex ferguson any day!!!! at least he does something constructive!!
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