US Singer, Lionel Richie scared his teenage daughter dating 34-yr-old

American singer Lionel Richie expresses fear about her 19-year-old daughter, Sofia Richie’s relationship with 34-year-old Scott Discick.

Richie, who could not hide his shock and displeasure to the romantic escapades of the duo told US Weekly, “Have I been in shock?! I’m the dad, come on.”

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Rumours and speculations had been circulating that the duo were dating, but it wasn’t officially confirmed until Disick posted a cozy photo of them on Instagram.

When asked if he was happy for the couple, Richie said: “I’m scared to death, are you kidding me?”

Richie is a new judge on the reality show, ‘American Idol’.