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Despite reports to the contrary, the Daily Mail is reporting that Victoria Beckham will in fact replace Paula Abdul as a judge on American Idol...

Looks like her one-time only contestant judging gig has turned into a $5 million (approximately) contract to become a permanent judge! Apparently the Boston auditions went very well for Posh and - a source adds - "Victoria is the clear favorite because of Simon Fuller's influence."

Can you imagine her being on TV every week? Better watch out, Vic... the camera always adds ten pounds!