If you are in the UK you can watch the whole show here:
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/...mand/75052-001
Richie was basically on the show throughout trying all the food and chatting to the hosts. I did think it was interesting that he was absent from the table when there was alcohol being served, but maybe I'm looking into that too much.
He seemed to be enjoying the show and the story about how he met Jon in particular was definitely info that I'd never heard before. He does seem to take a while to get to the point of his story a couple of times.
He definitely seems like he wants people to realise that he's a singer, which does make me think he's still working towards the solo album, but why oh why does he not have a song out now and ready to tie in to all the prime time promotion he is getting!!