Mariah Carey Warns Lionel Richie Not to Take 'American Idol' Job

Mariah Carey Warns Lionel Richie Not to Take 'American Idol' Job

Mariah Carey didn’t mince words when asked for her two cents on rumors that Lionel Richie is being considered for a judging spot on the American Idol reboot.

“I would say, don't do it," Carey told Entertainment Tonight on Monday, July 31. "No, I'm only kidding. If he wants to do it, that'll be great. I think he would be really good at it."

“Yeah, they just were trying to foil me when I went on there," Carey told ET of her time as a judge during the 2013 season of the singing competition show. "So, you know, that's the only reason why I say that [to Richie]." The pop star and “All Night Long” singer, 64, are currently headlining their All The Hits tour, which performed in Los Angeles Monday night.

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Katy Perry has already signed on as a judge for the upcoming season of Idol.