POSH’S FURY OVER BECKS & SHAKIRA

While Becks is telling Posh it might be time to drop the curtain on her career as a designer, he’s gearing up to start a new chapter of his own. The soccer star is preparing to open his 25,000-seat Freedom Park stadium in Miami, and has plans for a string of events, including the stadium launch concert scheduled for next year. And top of his list of performers is former Miami resident Shakira – much to Posh’s chagrin. “Shakira’s an obvious choice ... she’s a huge star in Miami, but Victoria’s not happy about it,” claims an insider. “David’s always been overly friendly with Shakira. He was blushing when he met her at a charity event back in 2009, and some reckon Vic might be worried there’s an ulterior motive.” For now, the mum-of-four is coaxing him to ask Jennifer Lopez, out of loyalty to David’s friend Marc Anthony. “He can hire whoever he wants, as long as it’s not Shakira!” adds the source.

Mel Schilling has served as one of the show’s experts for five years, guiding participants through the trials and tribulations of the controversial experiment – but now, New Idea hears that Season 8 could be her very last!

According to a network insider, psychologist Mel has spent the past 12 months quietly “exploring other options” at Nine, where she is currently pitching her own original dating show. She’s also eyeing up work opportunities over in the UK, which recently aired Season 6 of MAFS.

“Mel has a passion for relationships and helping people transform, but

MAFS isn’t exactly pushing those buttons anymore,” dishes the source. “She is now looking at opportunities and projects where there is a stronger focus on personal development.”

According to the insider, while Mel has no grievances with the ratings juggernaut, she has long desired to launch and produce something of her own.

“She has a very good relationship with the network and the producers, and has been pitching her ideas in