Lionel Richie has been replaced on the judging panel of new TV talent show 'Duets' by John Legend.

The music legend had to drop out of the show due to ''scheduling conflicts'' but bosses have lined up singer/songwriter John to take his place alongside Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke on the upcoming ABC series, which is set to debut this summer.

Lionel Richie reportedly owes over $1.1 million in unpaid tax.

The soul singer, who resides in Los Angeles, has been hit with a lien - an official claim against his property - for the payment of his debt which totals $1,130,609, according to TMZ.com.

Kelly Clarkson has joined the judging panel of new TV talent show 'Duets'.

The 'Stronger' hitmaker - who found fame on the first series of 'American Idol' - will join forces with music legend Lionel Richie, as well as Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke on the upcoming ABC series, which is set to debut this summer.