Quincy Jones A Favorite To Replace Simon Cowell On “American Idol?”

According to a new poll conducted by TV Guide Magazine, critically-acclaimed music legend Quincy Jones has emerged as the fan favorite to replace Simon Cowell when the acid-tongued Brit departs American Idol next month.

In the poll, Jones, Adam Lambert, Jamie Foxx were listed among 10 potential candidates in the running to take their place in the soon-to-be vacant chair. Forty percent of voters chose Jones — who lent his talents to three of Michael Jackson’s solo efforts, including the world’s best-selling album Thriller — as the perfect replacement for Cowell.