MKY’s “Ooo Baby Baby” Audition Makes Lionel Richie Dance – Chicano Singer Celebrates! | Idol 2025

MKY's "Ooo Baby Baby" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles has Lionel Richie up and dancing like he was back in high school! The East L.A. native (pronounced "Mikey") comes from a long line of Chicano Mexican American singers, and MKY wants to continue the legacy on American Idol and make his family proud.

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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2025

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.