Mariah is the diva of all divas and the shadiest of the shadiest. Carey recently sat down with Jimmy Kimmel and discussed her experience as a judge on the talent series, American Idol. Remember? Carey judged alongside Nicki Minaj (which got a little complicated from time to time). Mariah claims she didn’t have the best time as a judge on the show and used one of her favorite words to describe the experience: bleak.

Kimmel also asked Mariah if she discouraged Lionel Richie from taking on the job. “If I didn’t, I should have,” Mariah said.

Watch the clip below:

In other American Idol news, the auditions are kicking off. You have to be at least 15 to try your luck! Check the tour stops below:

Orlando, FL – August 25
San Diego, CA – August 25
Chattanooga, TN – August 28
Scottsdale, AZ – August 28
Charlotte, NC – August 31
Albuquerque, NM – August 31
Seattle, WA – August 31
Boise, ID – September 2
Richmond, VA – September 3
Plano, TX – September 3
Houston, TX – September 4
Austin, TX – September 6
Philadelphia, PA – September 6
Oklahoma City, OK – September 6
Buffalo, NY – September 9
Kansas City, MO – September 9
Shreveport, LA – September 9
Columbus, OH – September 12
Little Rock, AR – September 12
Charleston, WV – September 15

source – abc, youtube