Fans' favorite (4)
I believe the answer is:
idol
'fans' favorite' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for idol that I've seen before include "Person who is the object of intense admiration as by fan club" , "Hero, star" , "False god" , "Object of reverence" , "A matinee -- is a handsome actor" .)