Lionel Richie has recently proved that he's a firm believer in growing thick skin in order to survive in Hollywood. While he has taught this message to his daughters, he also wants to instill this in the 'American Idol' contestants.
'American Idol' premiered on Sunday February 16th on its recent home ABC. The premiere was well-received with high ratings. Last season's judges, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, are all returning. They kicked off the first round of auditions in Milwaukee.
"For some weird reason, you're not sitting well with me. I don't like your voice," Lionel added. "I'm being honest. I'm being very honest ... I don't like your attitude and I don't really think you're going to make it in Hollywood."
The contestant was clearly taken aback and replied, "I feel hurt."
Lionel admitted, "Good, that's exactly what I want you to feel like. Because I want you to understand what it feels like when people don't adore you."
Lionel Richie has recently admitted on a red carpet issue that he thinks rejection is necessary to suriving in Hollywood and he wanted daughter Sofia to learn that lesson.
“I told [Sofia], ‘I wish you lots of failure, young,’" Lionel said. "We’re in a business where it’s how you recover and ‘yes, yes, yes’ does not feel terrible, so you have to get smacked in the face. I said, ‘You’re going to have a little bit more of a different time because you’re coming from a family where they expect a little bit more.'”
