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Lionel Richie is 'scared' daughter is dating Disick

Hello!!! Lionel Richie is not too pleased with his daughter's choice of boyfriend
Hello!!! Lionel Richie is not too pleased with his daughter's choice of boyfriend

Lionel Richie has revealed he is "scared to death" that his daughter, Sofia Richie, is dating Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Scott Disick.

The award-winning musician was speaking at the auditions for American Idol in New York and was not happy when he was asked about his 19-year-old daughter's romance with 34-year-old Disick.


The Hello singer told US Weekly that he was "in shock" and "scared to death" by their relationship.

"Have I been in shock?! I'm the dad, come on. I’m scared to death, are you kidding me?"

Richie's model daughter began dating Disick in September, confirming their couple status with a picture on Instagram.

Scott Disick with Kourtney Kardashian

Disick, who calls himself Lord Disick, was previously in a long-term relationship with Kourtney Kardashian, with who he has three kids, Mason, 7, Penelope, 5, and Reign, 2.

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