Victoria Beckham is 'too nice' for American Idol

Victoria Beckham has been branded “too nice” for American idol following her debut as a judge on the show.

Doing a Cheryl?: Posh on the phone in Los Angeles after judging

It was announced on Tuesday that Paula Abdul would be leaving the hit TV series and that Posh would appear on the judging panel as her replacement for one episode.

But her performance didn't go down well. Staff called her “icy and wooden” while others complained she was trying too hard to be liked by the contestants. Maybe she has been taking tips from Cheryl Cole who would often burst into tears when judging The X-Factor – the British version of the show.

Emotional: Cherly Cole finds it hard to hold the tears back

The ex-Spice Girl said before her appearance: “I'm going to try hard to pout and not shatter the illusion that I'm a moody cow, but I don't know if I can. I'm just so happy.”

She added: “I know how it feels to be stood there and be judged and how it can feel when nerves get the better of you.”

Gallery: Victoria Beckham through the years

As well as boosting her reputation Stateside there were other perks for the appearance including a rumoured £155,000 pay check to join Simon Cowell, songwriter Kara DioGuardi and producer Randy Jackson for the recording of the US show in Denver on Friday.

Beckham, a close friend of Cowell, is one of several celebrities stepping in for Abdul, who quit the competition, reportedly in a pay dispute. Katy Perry is also reportedly on the bill. And despite the criticism Posh may even record a second show.

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