Lionel Richie went on to say that Caleb Kennedy definitely has some talent within him, and even though the decisions that led to Kennedy leaving the show had to be made, Richie thinks that the teenager will always remember this situation and the problems it caused.
He capped the apology off with hopes that his fanbase would still trust him after the anger-causing incident.
Perhaps Kennedy will view it as a cautionary tale.
To his credit, Kennedy did quickly come out with a public apology upon announcing his departure from American Idol Season 19, and said the actions viewed in the video were not meant to be taken in the way they were, though he still accepted the responsibility of his actions.