Lionel Richie Explains Why He Didn't Have to Vet Daughter Sofia’s Husband Elliot Grainge

Sofia Richie got married last month and now she’s making her first public appearance with new husband Elliot Grainge!

Lionel Richie has posted a series of images of himself at the Coronation Concert online, and shown that he isn’t affected by the harsh criticism he received from some fans.The pop and soul legend took to the stage on the grounds of Windsor Castle on Sunday (May 7) — to perform some of his biggest hits in front of the newly-crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla.However, following renditions of his songs ‘Easy Like Sunday Morning’ and ‘All Night Long’, the 73-year-old received some backlash from fans watching the broadcast at home, who were quick to point out how his vocals sounded different to what they expected.“Is someone disguised as Lionel Richie because that is not his voice! Sounds completely different,” wrote one viewer on Twitter, while another agreed, stating: “Lionel Richie’s voice sounds totally different. I wouldn’t recognise it!”However, following some criticism, the ‘Hello’ singer has shown that he isn’t affected by the comments, and instead shared a series of online updates, showing him enjoying his time at the historic event.This included a series of images of him at Windsor Castle, as well as a clip of him performing at the concert, with the caption simply reading: “All night long at Windsor Castle”.He also shared close-up shots of his outfit on the night, which was designed by David Thomas and embellished with Swarovski crystals, alongside footage of himself and Katy Perry chatting briefly with the newly-crowned monarchs, which was shown on American Idol.

tweeted one angry viewer.“If anyone finds some lost keys in Windsor they belong to Lionel Richie,” teased another. “Lionel Richie sounds awful,” simply stated a third person. “Ok, is it just me or has Lionel Richie lost the ability to sing,” tweeted a fourth person.

American Idol welcomed royalty onto the show on Sunday evening, with King Charles and Queen Camilla making a surprise appearance alongside Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Judges Katy, 38, and Lionel, 73, appeared via video link on American Idol as they missed this week's show due to performing at the Coronation Concert in the UK, and chatted to host Ryan Seacrest about the historic celebrations taking place in London.

It’s a British invasion! King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared on American Idol after Katy Perry and Lionel Richie played at the coronation concert on Sunday, May 7.

With judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie across the pond in England for the coronation of King Charles III, the ABC music competition show had to get creative.Though Richie and Perry appeared live from Windsor Castle for a brief cameo, the regular judges had some A-list substitutes on the panel this week.Ed Sheeran and Alanis Morissette stepped in to help out regular judge Luke Bryan as they offered commentary on the live shows for the Top 8. Sheeran also gave a special performance ahead of the release of his newly released album, . Perry and Richie performed for the official coronation concert for King Charles III on Sunday following Saturday's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.Richie previously teased to ETs plans for including them in Sunday's episode.«We are going to be live from the castle as only we could do, which is fantastic.

Ed Sheeran is going to be a guest judge on American Idol this weekend while both Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are in England to perform at King Charles‘ Coronation Concert.

Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge are loving married life!

Sofia Richie's husband, Elliot Grainge, may have won for the best TikTok voiceover!Over the weekend, the newlywed took to her TikTok to share a GRWM (Get Ready With Me) video as she prepared to step out for a date night with her new husband during their honeymoon.«at least he knew mascara,» the 24-year-old captioned the video. In the clip, Richie sits in front of a vanity and begins to put on her makeup. As the video begins, she has to inform Grainge that it's time to start his voiceover.Clearly confused by the tools, Grainge repeatedly mentions his wife's «black tubes» and «rosy cheeks» as the contours and applies blush to her face.Making her giggle a little more, Grainge mentions her «purple lipstick,» which is obviously a wrong observation by his wife's reaction. At the end of the clip, Grainge signs off, «Get ready with me… I'm pretty,» as he makes a kissing sound. at least he knew mascara Since tying the knot during a ceremony in France last weekend, the pair has been enjoying their honeymoon.In another video from her tropical location, Richie used her own voice — which she said she lost following her wedding day — for the GRWM.Grainge's work as a social media husband didn't stop with the voiceover.

Sofia Richie is giving fans a glimpse of her honeymoon with husband Elliot Grainge.

Newlywed bliss! Sofia Richie has been documenting her romantic honeymoon with husband Elliot Grainge after tying the knot on the French Riviera.

Lionel Richie is opening up about the recent wedding of his daughter Sofia Richie with executive Elliot Grainge. The singer walked his daughter down the aisle over the weekend and revealed how he felt before and after the ceremony in Antibes, France.“Listen to me, I’ve cried enough,” he said. “Baby Girl got married.

A family man! Lionel Richie might be known worldwide for his musical success, but to his three children, he’s just dad.

Lionel Richie is keeping a royal secret.

Missing in action. Sofia Richie‘s brother, Miles Richie, wasn’t present when she tied the knot with Elliot Grainge over the weekend, but he had a good reason for missing the ceremony.

Lionel Richie couldn't be happier for his little girl and her new husband.The judge spoke with ET's Matt Cohen in Hollywood on Monday, after the season's first live show, and the legendary singer opened up about walking daughter Sofia Richie down the aisle this past weekend, in her wedding to Elliot Grainge.«This is [my] baby girl,» a beaming Lionel said of the deep significance of the event. «All I can say to you is, for every dad that's ever been this way or getting ready to experience it, it is a humbling time in your life. Because you're handing one of the loves of your life away.»«But really, I'll tell you a story, I've known Elliot since he was 9,» Lionel explained.

Nicole Richie has penned a touching message to her younger sister Sofia Richie, who recently tied the knot with Elliot Grainge during a lavish wedding ceremony. On 22 April, the 41-year-old reality TV star celebrated her little sister’s nuptials at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes in the south of France. The star-studded guest list included their father Lionel Richie, as well as Nicole’s sister-in-law Cameron Diaz and her co-star on The Simple Life, Paris Hilton.

Sofia Richie has tied the knot!According to multiple reports, the 24-year-old model and Lionel Richie's youngest daughter wed fiancé Elliot Grainge, a British record executive, in a lavish wedding ceremony Saturday at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France. reported that, a few weeks before the wedding ceremony, she visited the Chanel haute couture salons in Paris with her mother-in-law, Lady Caroline Grainge, and her best friend, Ali Meller, for her final dress fitting.The fashion magazine stated that Sofia's wedding dress was «a unique bridal silhouette with a criss-cross neckline inspired by a look from Chanel's fall 2023 collection.»And get this, for her «something blue» there was an «S&E» with the date sewn into the inside of the dress.

Sofia Richie married Elliot Grainge on the French Riviera Saturday at the exclusive Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc. The 24-year-old model wore a custom Chanel gown for the star-studded nuptials where her father, Lionel Richie, walked her down the aisle.

Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge have married. The 24-year-old model and the British music executive, 30, tied the knot at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, in front of family and friends, who included Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton. Sofia’s dad – singer Lionel Richie – walked her down the aisle and the groom looked dapper in a tuxedo with his parents by his side.