American Idol star, Clay Aiken, was spotted with some friends strolling along Montana avenue in Brentwood, chatting on his iPhone (wouldn’t you love to have that phone number?!). The group reportedly grabbed some lunch at Louise’s. It’s pretty sad but I can’t help but look up these restaurants when I see celebrities going to them. I have to admit that Louise’s looks pretty delicious. I wonder what he got!
Clay looks ready for summer (he’s even got on some great sandals!) but looking at him makes me think about what he used to look like way back when.
So many people have been chatting about Idol makeovers lately and I’d love to know what you think. Do you like Clay’s new look? In the meantime, check out these pictures (click to enlarge):
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Personally I think his weight has more to do with his look than his hair. He must’ve dropped several pounds dancing on Broadway every night. His face is skinnier.
He looks great, relaxed and comfortable and I love his new look!
He could be bald and I would still love him. I think he is and always will be the best idol of all time.Everybody else PALES in comparison to him.He has staying power and will be around for a long time.
Clay looks great! Why would anyone expect him to look the same as he did 5 years ago anyway?
The reason he looks thinner is because he is thinner. He went off PAXIL which he admits packed the pounds on. He looks much healthier and relaxed.
The lady on Clay’s right is Quiana, one of Clay’s fantastic back-up singers. Clay is looking fantastic. So glad the hairspray can has been put on the shelf these past couple of weeks!!! Hair looks so much better! Can’t wait to see Climmel, tonite! LOL
He looks like David Spades brother! Or a very cuter David Spade. LOL. Whatever. His face gets more handsome as he matures. Personally, I like the All is Well look. He was great today on Rachel Ray.
I think Clay looks great! I love his hair light or dark. But, the lighter, reminds me more of what it was during most of Idol. I like the style too. I think it makes him look very sexy. Clay has matured so nicely. He is amazing.
To me Clay always looks terrific when he’s thinner. That’s when his face looks really good-Amazing slim with no double chin. Now he has to be careful,without Spamalot his exercise routine will drop to nothing. He really should work out,if he did he would always look incredible.I love the hair light brown and highlights and some stubble. Fall of 2006 was super hotilicious!!!
Imprefer his hair a little darker. I did not like it on Kimmel last night. Whatever he is alwayy GREAT
He’s right, Paxil does pack on the pounds. But, sometimes it’s the choice between weight gain and suicidal depression for some people. Anyways, he looks great- he’s really filled out and turned into quite a man since his days as that skinny kid from Idol. Lookin’ good.
Hmmm. I don’t know. I think I might have liked him better before than now.
The thinner Clay is, the better his face looks and the thinner he is the younger he looks. I still prefer the hair darker and this longer length.also gives him an edgier look. Hope he doesn’t blow up again – not a good look for him. Spamalot did more for his weight than getting off Paxil. Got him moving a little bit.