Weird Couple Alert: Lionel Richie has triggered speculation that he has embarked on a new romance with Bai Ling after he was spotted enjoying a date with the Chinese actress.

The legendary crooner was seen laughing and flirting Bai as they dined together at Whist Restaurant in Santa Monica last Thursday, Fox News has learned.

Bai Ling was recently romantically-linked to Oscar-nominated star Mickey Rourke.