American Idol 'American Idol' reportedly in talks with Lionel Richie to serve as judge with Katy Perry 06/26/2017 American Idol is reportedly in talks with Lionel Richie to judge the upcoming ABC revival. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' couple Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner expecting their first childKaty Perry honors late friend and mentor: "I am incredibly grateful"Bobby Bones joins 'American Idol' as in-house mentor for Season 17 TAGS: American Idol Simon Cowell Trent Harmon Ryan Seacrest Katy Perry Lionel Richie