When Mariah felt like a pariah on TV

LIONEL RICHIE won’t be saying Hello to American Idol — not if Mariah Carey has her way, that is.

Mimi is currently on tour with the 68-year-old, tipped to join the next series as a judge, and admits she warned him off.

‘Don’t do it!’ exclaimed the singer, who described her own judging role on the talent show as the ‘worst experience’ after clashing with Nicki Minaj.

‘They were trying to foil me when I went on there,’ 47-year-old Mariah told Entertainment Tonight.

Author: Tom Stichbury