'American Idol' judge Lionel Richie excludes Katy Perry and Luke Bryan from his 'Richie and Friends: Dancing on the Sand' concert
TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA: The 73-year-old American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie is the fun-loving judge who has graced the 'American Idol' stage with his presence for the past three years. Recently, the dynamic duo of Lionel and fellow judge Katy Perry wowed the crowd at King Charles' coronation, dazzling us with their performances. However, while they claim to be good friends on screen, the off-screen dynamics of the 'American Idol' judging panel might leave you questioning their camaraderie.
'American Idol' judge Lionel has announced his highly-anticipated concert show in the Bahamas. Mark your calendars for the ultimate musical extravaganza, set to take place from November 30 to December 3. Lionel promises a concert experience that will go down in history as nothing short of legendary. Titled 'Lionel Richie and Friends: Dancing on the Sand', the singer's fellow judges Katy and Luke were notably absent from the list of friends.
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While the concert is poised to captivate audiences with its awe-inspiring performances, the question lingers: why aren't the 'American Idol' judges part of this grand celebration? Lionel didn't hold back as he threw shade at 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest and the show's production team. Venting his frustration on social media, he made a sly comment about Ryan's bike conveniently parked in front of his own vanity van. Sharing a photo of the situation, Lionel captioned the post tagging Ryan, with a subtle yet cutting remark, he said, "The stage is only 20ft away, and @ryanseacrest has a bike !! Production - I need a bike too!! 🚴 #idol." The singer has always been vocal about his thoughts and the absence of Katy and Luke from the list of friends might create some questions.
Lionel Richie's star-studded concert
Even though the list of Lionel's friends did not have the familiar faces from the 'American Idol' show, it did contain some amazingly talented artists. Lionel Richie and Friends: Dancing on the Sand promises a star-studded lineup, including Nile Rodgers Jr, a record producer and guitarist, known for his infectious disco-funk sound. Singer-songwriter and pianist Vanessa Lee Carlton will captivate you with her soulful voice and masterful piano playing while country music singer Megan Ann Moroney will enchant you with her powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling. Last but not least, pop musician and songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers will leave a lasting impression with his distinctive voice and amazing performances.
'American Idol' Season 21 finale will air on Sunday, May 21, at 8 pm ET on ABC.