The guessing game continues -- who will take Paula's place on American Idol?
Victoria Beckham, “Posh,” who was apparently asked to be a guest judge by Simon Cowell, returned for a second round when American Idol auditions moved to Boston. Rumors circulated that Beckham might actually be aboard Idol for more than just one episode, but her representative told Access Hollywood that she had been asked to go to Boston because Denver went so well – not because of plans to add her as a regular on the judging panel.
While former judge Paula Abdul is a hot commodity receiving high interest from the major networks, there also seems no shortage of celebrities who want to sit in what was Abdul’s full-time Idol chair. Beckham seems happy to have the slot at least temporarily. And from her comments, it sounds like she might be signaling that would like Paula's old job full-time.
Also, in a recent interview La Toya Jackson, who has decided against competing on Dancing With the Stars, said that she would love to judge on Idol.
“It’s great to be a part of something where you find a new talent,” Beckham told boston.com. “I’ve been there. … I’m a performer. That’s what made me famous. That’s what I did.” And she added, “I’m the biggest ‘American Idol’ fan.” It all sounded a bit like posting a resume? Hmmmmm.....
And Ryan Seacrest voiced, “Posh is a different kind of judge for us because not only is she a performer, but she’s also got the whole package.”
CKX, parent of American Idol, and Beckham have an association that began before her new Idol judge stint. Beckham and her husband, English soccer great David Beckham, were earlier listed as on CKX's roster -- and CKX's wholly owned subsidiary 19 Entertainment reported that its growing fashion portfolio includes an association with Victoria Beckham's dress collection.
So it would seem that adding Beckham to the show is supporting a celebrity in which CKX already has a significant financial interest.
But the saga continues -- who will get the coveted title of Paula's replacement on American Idol. Sphere: Related Content
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