Clay Aiken Reflects on an Eventful 2008

Jeanne — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:10:00 +0000

American Idol star, Clay Aiken, has had quite a year in 2008. It was filled with life-changing moments and his fans (most of them anyway) have stood by his side through every moment. He’s even spoken about the amazing support he’s seen through this year’s ups and downs. He said: "We’ve been very impressed and my heart has been thoroughly warmed to find people very supportive."

This year, Clay became a father for the first time when his best friend, Jaymes Foster, gave birth to little Parker.

Next, Clay publicly announced that he is gay and has embraced the truth about his sexuality ever since, even making humorous reference to it in an appearance on the short-lived variety show Rosie Live!

What’s Clay planning for 2009 (his run in the Broadway show, Spamalot, ends on January 4th)? "I want to spend time with Parker,” he says. “He’s still uber-dependent. I’m ready for him to start talking. I’m ready for a little action! We’ll take a little bit of time, we’re not quitting or anything, we’re just gonna take it slow for a month or so and recollect once I get back. I may never have any free time once Parker starts walking and talking!"

I think that sounds like a perfect plan. I know that there are days, as a mother, when I wish I could just slow down and enjoy it more so I can’t imagine how crunched for time someone like Clay is! I wish him all the best in the new year!

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Clay Aiken’s "E! True Hollywood Story" on Tonight!

Jeanne — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:15:07 +0000

Attention Clay Aiken fans! You’ve probably already got this set to record but I’m letting everyone know that Clay’s E! True Hollywood Story tonight and you don’t want to miss it! The episode will take you on the journey from Clay’s humble beginning all the way to the recent revelations in his life including the birth of his son, Parker, and his admission of being gay.

Keep your hats on, kids, because there is going to be some stuff discussed that you may not want to hear about (I know some of you are really protective of Clay!) but, apparently, there will be an "exclusive interview with former Army Green Beret John Paulus, who claims he was romantically involved with Clay for one night in 2006" as well as some words from Kathy Griffin, the comedienne who isn’t exactly on the best terms with Clay.

Of course, there is going to be other upbeat things discussed including Clay’s run in the Broadway musical, Spamalot.

The special airs tonight at 9pm ET on E!

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Clay Aiken Reflects on an Eventful 2008

Clay Aiken’s "E! True Hollywood Story" on Tonight!