'American Idol' judge wants Taylor Swift to replace Katy Perry after exit

With Katy Perry's "American Idol" exit drawing closer and closer, her fellow judges are weighing in on what they'll miss most about the "Roar" singer and who they think should take her seat on the judges' panel. 

Speaking to Fox News Digital at the "American Idol" Top 10 Tastemaker event in Los Angeles on Monday, Lionel Richie recalled the moment he knew the dynamic between him, Perry and fellow judge Luke Bryan was something special. 

"Katy's great," said Richie. "The first season...