Posh lands a fat £3m pay deal for American Idol

Posh Spice has landed a £3million contract on American Idol, replacing Paula Abdul, but bosses of the hit show are still worried about her image.

The 35-year-old has been given the stamp of approval by judge Simon Cowell and the maker of the show, Simon Fuller.

But channel executives at Fox are concerned her skinny frame and British accent may put off U.S. viewers.

Mrs Beckham was only due to sit in as a guest judge for one episode of the talent search show.

After her experience, she admitted she was incredibly nervous and said 'I know how it feels to stand there and be judged.'

But she has since attended two rounds of auditions in Boston - making her position on the judging panel more likely.

Although fears over her tiny figure and distinctive British twang could scupper her chances of becoming a permanent fixture on the show.

'American Idol is the highest rated show and they don't want to pick a judge viewers don't take to.

'Focus groups are going to be set up to judge Victoria's performance,' a source told the News of the World.