American Idol fans were taken by surprise when Katy Perry recently announced that the upcoming 22nd season of the show would be her last. Lionel Richie, her fellow judge on the singing competition, opened up about Perry's unexpected departure during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Richie expressed his initial shock upon hearing the news, sharing that he was caught off guard just like everyone else. Despite not being informed in advance, Richie made it clear that he harbored no hard feelings towards Perry for dropping the bombshell during the show.
