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Could Rodney Jerkins be Simon Cowell’s ‘Idol’ replacement?

One name emerging as a possible replacement for Simon Cowell on “American Idol” is Rodney Jerkins. We hear the iconic producer — who has worked with Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears — drew the attention of the show’s producers while appearing as a judge on Sean Combs‘ MTV reality show, “Starmakers.” “He’s very Simon-esque,” says our spy. Reps for Jerkins and “American Idol” didn’t get back to us.