Posh not joining X Factor

Victoria Beckham is not joining the X Factor judging panel

Victoria Beckham is not in line to join the X Factor panel.

The Sun reports that while the show's bosses are set to meet next week to discuss the judges' contracts, the former Spice Girl is not on the cards to replace Dannii Minogue.

A spokeswoman for The X Factor stated there was "no truth" in the rumours, published in the Daily Mail, that Posh Spice was in advanced talks with Simon Cowell to replace Dannii.

A senior insider from the show told The Sun: "That is utter rubbish. Simon has not spoken to Victoria at all."

Another source is quoted as saying: "Nothing is being decided or officially discussed until next week."

The Sun previously reported Dannii, 37, is favourite to be axed from the ITV1 talent show in a bid to refresh the format, but only if a suitable replacement can be found.

Lily Allen and Charlotte Church are apparently being considered, but mother-of-two Charlotte says she's too busy, while Lily commented: "I haven't been asked but I'd love to do it. The world would be a lesser place if we did not have winners Leona Lewis and Alexandra. It's a great programme -- and I think I'd be quite good."

Last year, Sharon Osbourne reportedly quit in a row over pay days before she was expected on set, and was replaced by Girls Aloud's Cheryl Cole.

Cheryl went on to be a hit with viewers and won the show with her act Alexandra Burke. She will definitely return with Louis Walsh next series.

Meanwhile Simon has said in interviews that he would like to take a behind-the-camera role in the show.