Katy Perry has announced her departure from 'American Idol' after its 22nd season, sparking a flurry of reactions and speculation about her replacement. Lionel Richie, fellow judge on the show, humorously shared that the news made his phone 'blow up' and even caused him to 'run off the road' while he was driving upon hearing it. 'American Idol' bosses are reportedly considering Miley Cyrus as a potential replacement, despite concerns over her being 'too risqué' for the family-oriented show. Jordin Sparks has also expressed interest in filling Perry's seat. Additionally, Lionel Richie engaged in discussions with Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, where Kimmel pitched ideas for Perry's replacement, and Richie expressed regret over choosing Cyndi Lauper over Madonna for 'We Are the World'.
After Jimmy Kimmel pressed Lionel Richie on why he had to choose between Cyndi Lauper and Madonna for ‘We Are the World,’ Richie conceded that they should have just featured both artists. https://t.co/SSchHVfxs4
“American Idol” might not have to look far for a replacement for Katy Perry’s vacant seat at the judge’s table. https://t.co/L4HexWWt0m https://t.co/L4HexWWt0m
Jordin Sparks is putting her ‘name in the hat' to replace Katy Perry at the ‘American Idol' judges https://t.co/yFWfdrmvCU
Jordin Sparks is putting her ‘name in the hat' to replace Katy Perry at the ‘American Idol' judges table https://t.co/8ZKzmtlAWy
Priscilla Presley attended that show, in which Bono announced, “I’d like to talk about the king and queen in rock and roll, because Priscilla Presley’s in the house.” https://t.co/nA2s9zpYhb
Lionel Richie expressed regret over not including Madonna on 'We Are The World,' but stands by Cyndi Lauper's selection READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/dBbzvs3iiT [📽️ @JimmyKimmelLive] https://t.co/Qmezay0BU8
WATCH: @LionelRichie was STUNNED when he found out @katyperry is leaving @AmericanIdol: https://t.co/DRQNZCu9N0
Lionel Richie Says "I'm Not Mad" About Katy Perry Leaving 'American Idol' https://t.co/jTnZu7ZHXY
Lionel Richie tells Jimmy Fallon that not including Madonna on “We Are The World” was a mistake and explains why Cyndi Lauper was chosen instead: “We had only a half a line to sing, so we had to have voices that people knew right away… You had to have an identifiable voice…… https://t.co/muM47F9Ili
Lionel Richie is speaking out after his fellow #AmericanIdol judge Katy Perry revealed that the upcoming 22nd season will be her last https://t.co/azpFpxkApM
'American Idol' judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan share each other's annoying habits https://t.co/TP9huM5f9Z
American Idol bosses 'pushing for Miley Cyrus to replace Katy Perry' https://t.co/xsemU8pU0w https://t.co/YNfZzHZzXG
Lionel Richie Addresses Katy Perry's 'American Idol' Exit: "It Just Made Me Run Off the Road" https://t.co/pzkXlfss7t
Singer and #AmericanIdol judge Lionel Richie accepts a pitch from Jimmy Kimmel for who should replace Katy Perry on the judging panel. https://t.co/MZpIO28c9i
Lionel Richie revealed he was behind the wheel when he heard the surprising news! https://t.co/4RrLathLjF
Lionel Richie Jokes Katy Perry's 'American Idol' Exit Made Him 'Run Off the Road': 'My Phone Blew Up' https://t.co/4RrLathLjF Click the image for details:
‘American Idol’ bosses eyeing Miley Cyrus to replace Katy Perry, but senior figures “worry she’s too risqué” for the family show. https://t.co/7TjoEPAfnZ
Lionel Richie has reacted to the news of Katy Perry's decision to exit 'American Idol' after its upcoming 22nd season: 'My phone blew up.' https://t.co/NQYa3Dwf0d