Lionel Richie “Didn’t Know” Katy Perry Was Leaving ‘American Idol’

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Lionel Richie, eternal fountain of wisdom and sass, just had his world rocked by Katy Perry’s bombshell about leaving the American Idol ship. In a classic “wait, what?!” moment, Lionel confessed that he nearly veered off the road when the news hit him, and his poor phone practically exploded with notifications.

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Lionel, seasoned music maestro at the ripe age of 74, spilled the beans about his shock, admitting he had no clue Katy was about to drop this Idol-shaped bomb. “I’m not mad,” he declared, though one can imagine the internal monologue was more like, “What in the world, Katy?”

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Katy, vivacious 39-year-old pop sensation, casually dropped the mic on her Idol tenure, citing a desire to gallivant across the globe and, oh yeah, sprinkle some new music fairy dust along the way. Lionel, ever the sage, nodded in understanding, suggesting that while he and Katy share the Idol stage, they’re in different chapters of the music manual.

As Lionel put it, “When Katy says, ‘I want to go and create some stories,’ remember, she’s young.” Translation: Katy’s got the energy to jet-set and create, while Lionel’s got stories longer than a CVS receipt.

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But fear not, dear Idol aficionados, for Lionel reassured us that the show must go on. While pondering who might fill Katy’s larger-than-life shoes, he teased that the search for the next Idol judge will be like the ultimate talent show audition. Picture Simon Cowell meets Mary Poppins on a rollercoaster of laughs and musical insight.

So, as we gear up for another season of Idol madness, let’s raise a toast to Lionel, Katy, and the gang, for keeping us entertained, informed, and slightly bewildered. Because let’s face it, American Idol without its iconic judges would be like a burger without fries – still good, but missing that extra oomph.

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Tune in on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 8pm ET on ABC for the premiere of Season 22, where the search for the next big thing in music continues, and the laughs are guaranteed.

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