Katy Perry has come under fire once again for her actions on "American Idol." This time, the 38-year-old singer is being accused of ignoring fellow judge Lionel Ritchie and talking over him during an episode of the popular singing competition on ABC.

The incident occurred when the judges were speaking to contestants Elijah McCormick and Lucy Love before they performed a duet of "My Girl." Lucy revealed that their duo's name was Dunamis, which means "powerful" in Greek. As Lionel Ritchie began to express his enthusiasm for the name, Katy Perry cut him off and directed the conversation elsewhere.

Viewers took to Reddit to express their frustration with Perry's behavior. One user remarked, "Does anyone else get annoyed at how they leave out Lionel?" Another pointed out that Perry often seemed to position her body towards fellow judge Luke Bryan rather than Ritchie, making him appear like a "third wheel."

Despite the criticism, some fans defended Perry, arguing that Lionel Ritchie is naturally more introverted and might not be bothered by the dynamic. One supporter commented, "He's quieter by nature, so I don't think he minds."

This is not the first time Katy Perry has faced controversy for her actions on "American Idol." Earlier this week, the "Dark Horse" singer was criticized for scolding two contestants and eliminating one who many viewers felt deserved to stay. Perry was particularly critical of Carina DeAngelo and Nutsa Abuza, who had difficulty collaborating on their duet. After hearing about their issues, Perry questioned them further and was unimpressed with their performance.

Despite the backlash, Katy Perry remains an influential figure in the music industry and a key judge on "American Idol." It remains to be seen whether her on-screen behavior will change in response to the criticism.