Lionel Richie says he is “doing well” after dizzy spell on stage in Minnesota led to postponed shows

Lionel Richie said in a recent message to fans that he is “doing well” after a dizzy spell during a concert stop in Minnesota that led to postponements of scheduled shows. The “American Idol” judge posted a carousel of concert photos and thanked supporters for their messages, writing that he is grateful and that he has been advised to rest and return to full health before resuming performances.

Richie’s health incident occurred during a tour date in St. Paul, Minnesota, when he reportedly became lightheaded mid-show and was unable to continue as planned. Fox News reported that he was taken to a hospital after the event, citing local first-responders who confirmed an individual was transported from Grand Casino Arena on June 24, 2026, to a local hospital. The post describing his condition and recovery centered on a need to pause the run rather than any specific diagnosis.

In the days that followed, venue and tour communications indicated that doctors ordered Richie to postpone upcoming dates. The United Center in Chicago, according to reporting by Fox News and other coverage, said Richie was “under advisement by doctors to rest and return to full health,” leading to the cancellation of his scheduled appearance at the United Center and the postponement of another date in Columbus, Ohio.

The disruption affected ticket holders for the next shows on the schedule. Fox News described Richie as returning to work in public terms after the health scare, sharing images of himself smiling and dancing at concerts and posting a direct message to fans. In that message, Richie told followers, “Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love,” and added, “I’m doing well.”

Reporting around the incident indicated that Richie was initially forced off the stage during the St. Paul performance after symptoms emerged, and that the decision to postpone additional stops was tied to medical guidance. Coverage also noted that officials told the public that no further details about a diagnosis had been released, with the focus placed on recovery and readiness to perform again.

In follow-up reporting, The Independent also described the postponements as stemming from Richie becoming dizzy during a performance and being advised to rest. The article framed the cancellations as temporary, while the venues and tour statements communicated that new dates would follow once Richie had returned to full health.

For fans planning travel and arrangements, the immediate practical next step remains awaiting updated scheduling information for the postponed dates in Chicago and Columbus. Until those venues announce revised performance times, ticket holders are generally expected to monitor official venue and tour communications for refund or exchange instructions, as standard practice when major headliners postpone dates for health reasons.

Any public discussion of Richie’s condition continues to be limited by what has been officially released. As of the most recent fan message described by Fox News, Richie’s communications have emphasized he is recovering, he appreciates support from the public, and he plans to return to performing when cleared to do so.