Poll of the week: Kelly Clarkson is favorite guest judge

It comes as no surprise that of the host of guest judges readers had to choose from in the most recent edition of IDOL LIVE's poll of the week, one was far and away the favorite to permanently replace Paula Abdul as a judge in time for Idol's ninth season.

That was, of course, Kelly Clarkson, who was previously announced as one of the many guest judges to fill Paula's seat during these current audition sessions. Kelly was able to rake in 40 votes, or 44% of all votes cast in the poll. It is interesting to note that most voters in this poll would opt for a career path that would limit the amount of time Kelly could spend touring, writing and recording music in order to fulfill the potential duties of a judge.

Following Kelly was a more likely choice to replace Paula, as Canadian country/pop artist Shania Twain took in 24 votes (26%). No other guest judges were real hits with readers, as the oddest choice for a judge, Neil Patrick Harris, placed third with nine votes (10%), while other more likely choices pulled in even less, like Mary J. Blige's six votes (6%).

In this week's edition of the poll of the week, readers are asked what Paula Abdul should do next in terms of furthering her career. You will have exactly one week to vote.

Victoria Beckham 4 (4%)
Shania Twain 24 (26%)
Mary J. Blige 6 (6%)
Joe Jonas 2 (2%)
Neil Patrick Harris 9 (10%)
Kelly Clarkson 40 (44%)
Katy Perry 5 (5%)

Total votes: 90