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Lionel Richie Says “I’m Not Mad” About Katy Perry Leaving ‘American Idol’


Katy Perrys decision to leave 'American Idol' stunned fellow judge Lionel Richie at first.

Lionel Richie was surprised when news reached him about Katy Perry ‘s imminent departure from American Idol. “It just made me run off the road when I first heard about it,” he joked about Perry’s upcoming departure. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy.

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