On the heels of the Paula Abdul Twitter message to the world yesterday that she will not be returning to the top-rated FOX reality show American Idol, we discover that Victoria Beckham WILL be a judge….but only as a guest.
The publicist for Posh Spice confirmed that the 35-year-old musician, model and fashionista will join judges Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi sometime during the new season, though her busy schedule will preclude her from making it more than a short-term gig.
It was revealed yesterday that Abdul, 47, couldn’t come to terms with FOX, who reportedly offered her a 30% increase over the $2 million that she made last season, while she was holding out for $12 million. Ryan Seacrest recently signed a $45 million three-year deal, and Cowell was paid $57 million for his last stint.