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Why We Remember Quite possibly the most polarizing contestant in Idol history, Clay (pictured during the Idol finals) represents either the pinnacle of modern balladeering or the ultimate low in lite-pop affectation, depending on whom you ask. That said, his take on Neil Sedaka's angsty ballad — moodily backlit for maximum impact — was as heartfelt as it was riveting, with not a single wonky note to be heard. As Sedaka himself sighed, ''I have lost my song forever to you; it will always be a Clay Aiken song.''
Monsters & Critics - Billboard review for ATD... we mentioned this a few days ago.
judges Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell are forced to sit through a parade of horrific warblers in hopes of finding a Jennifer Hudson or Clay Aiken. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, and the auditions continue tomorrow night.
Clay Aiken (second place) The enormously popular North Carolina singer, who many thought was robbed of first place by a voting snafu, saw his debut CD, "Measure of a Man," sell near 3 million. His tours and CD sales are second only to those of Kelly Clarkson among "Idol" alumni.
Some of its magic dust has even landed on non-winners, such as Clay Aiken and Jennifer Hudson, the latter of whom is enjoying rave reviews for her performance in the big-screen musical "Dreamgirls."
Shining moments - 5. "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Clay Aiken — A soul-stirring rendition of the Simon & Garfunkel ballad.
Controversies - After Ryan Seacrest misstates the margin of victory during the finale telecast, Ruben Studdard's victory over Clay Aiken is questioned. Conspiracy theories abound.
Talking the talk - The Claymates
Favourite finales - 1. Ruben vs. Clay — The teddy bear and the geek duel in the tightest race so far.
Media Life Magazine - "Several “Idol” singers have released platinum albums, including winners Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood and season two runner-up Clay Aiken."
Intense rocker Chris Daughtry, who was surprisingly voted off early and came in fourth last year, is proving to be more popular than any other nonwinner of "Idol" since Season 2's Clay Aiken.
Sure, Clay Aiken's transformation during Season 2, from jug-eared nerd to spiky-haired heartthrob, was amazing -- freakishly so. But the aesthetic evolution of the female Idol contestants is usually stunning and far more glamorous. What a difference a little eye shadow and a few hair extensions can make.
Philly Blurbs - American Idol quiz... answer is: "Season 2 - Ruben Studdard (runner-up - Clay Aiken)"
Now the franchise -- which through the years has given rise to the platinum-selling careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino -- is thinking even bigger as it heads into its latest season.
Winston Salem Journal - "Fantasia won season three and Clay Aiken of Raleigh finished second behind Ruben Studdard in season two."
One doesn’t have to win “Idol” to have a career. Just ask Clay Aiken, Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson and William Hung. And then there’s small-town gal Kellie Pickler. She has signed a deal with Fox to star in a sitcom based on her life.
eBay.com - Auction items include everything from men’s and women’s fragrance sets to a Clay Aiken mini desk clock.
OnMilwaukee.com - "The second year's runner-up, Clay Aiken, was the undercard for Rosie O'Donnell before she went after Trump."
And when Clay Aiken showed up it was not to sing ''Invisible'' or any of the tepid tunes he has belted out as a solo artist but to take another run at ''Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.''
Even those who didn't win, such as Clay Aiken, have translated being finalists into solid careers. Jennifer Hudson was voted off early when she was on "Idol" but parlayed the appearance into a co-starring role in the movie "Dreamgirls" that has earned her Oscar buzz.
Clay Aiken started out well -- he was the first runner-up to outperform the Idol who beat him (Studdard in year two) -- but in the years since, negative tabloid coverage and subpar albums have halted his career momentum.
And sometimes, a former "Idol" favorite gets the nation talking, as Clay Aiken did when he covered Kelly Ripa's mouth with his hand and wound up stirring a debate over whether her retort (about not knowing where his hand had been) was a homophobic jab, as Rosie O'Donnell charged, or just common-sense hygiene.
The ConCLAYve's Pink Armchair spoofs Jimmy Kimmel and presents the "Clay & Kimmel - Fat Tuesday" episode -
Welcome back, everybody. Our first guest is no stranger to this show…and we thought, in keeping with our Mardi Gras theme this week -- and because it’s still sweeps -- we’d invite him back because it’s always a party when he’s here, right, Claymates? (Audience cheers vigorously) And Clay Nation, Clay Dawgs, Lecherous Broads and whoever else? (Audience cheers even louder. Slyly) And you thought I didn’t read my mail. Anyway, I can’t think of anybody I’d rather have here on Fat Tuesday than my buddy, multi-platinum recording artist, and pilferer of stuff from my office, CLAAAAY AIKEN!
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