Simon Cowell Predicts Southern ‘Idol’ Will Win Again

Simon Cowell made a grim prediction about ‘American Idol’ finalist Ace Young: “I think his days are numbered.” He has similar feelings about the competitions only other non Southern finalist, Katharine McPhee. “She’s reaching a point where she’s looking so perfect and sounding so perfect,” he said. “Ironically, it can work against you. She won’t win.” Cowell now is predicting 17-year-old Paris Bennett as his favorite to win the competition.