Victoria Beckham 'tried hard to be liked' on American Idol

Victoria Beckham’s debut as an American Idol judge proved less than successful when she was branded 'too nice' for the show’s panel.

Posh Spice, 35, stepped in for one episode following the departure of long-time judge Paula Abdul, but some Idol backroom staff called her performance 'icy and wooden'.

And others said the former Spice Girl tried hard to be liked by the contestants, drawing comparison with Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole, who frequently burst into tears while judging the British version of the programme, The X-Factor.