Clay To Perform on American Idol Finale

Please read the updates below.

Raleigh WRAL-FM's Bill and Sherri announced this morning on their show that Clay is scheduled to appear and perform on the 5th season finale of American Idol this Wednesday on FOX. Also scheduled to appear are Meatloaf and Canadian vocalist Daniel Powter.

This will be the first Clay performance on American Idol since May 2004. We can only hope that this has been engineered by RCA to create buzz for Clay's upcoming sophomore album.

Update 2:15 PM EDT: Entertainment Tonight has reported this on its website. Their report says:

The moment of truth is almost at hand. On Tuesday night, KATHARINE McPHEE and TAYLOR HICKS will compete -- each singing three songs -- in the last round of performances to determine who will be the next "American Idol" -- and CLAY AIKEN and CARRIE UNDERWOOD will be on hand for the crowning moment!

Update 4:34 PM EDT: Infotainment show The Insider confirmed this appearance during its show today.The show interviewed the AI producers and said that they have "confirmed the appearance".

Update 7:16 PM EDT: E! News says the story "is just a rumor". Hmmm......

Update 8:31 PM: To add on to the confusion, CDD has confirmed that MSNBC reported the fact Clay would be on AI earlier today too! Woah! Read this post to clarify your head (a little).

Update 5/23 5:05 PM: CLAY WILL BE ON AMERICAN IDOL TOMORROW, SINGING A DUET WITH CARRIE UNDERWOOD. CONFIRMED BY AOL, ET, FOX, INSIDER. More info.

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