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Lionel Richie Wants This 'American Idol' Alum to Replace Katy Perry (Exclusive)

Hint: It's a major pop star!

"Finding someone to replace Katy with a sense of humor, it's gotta be fun but no ego because we're gonna insult each other so much," Richie told ET's Denny Directo after Monday's live show. - Adam Christopher/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesHe added of the talk show host, who has previously been a judge on The Voice, "Kelly, if you don't have anything else to do, I'd like to drop that out there. - Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesIn addition to Richie's picks, pop star Meghan Trainor also served as a coach during Monday's show, giving several of the cast some ideas.

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