Everyone, brace yourself for the latest development in Hollywood: Clay Aiken has officially come out of the closet and is indeed gay. I hate to break it to you, Clay, but we kind of already knew...
Clay Aiken... where do I begin? He was the scrawny runner-up to Ruben Studdard on American Idol Season Two... I've already run out of things to list in his repertoire. Oh, he also made a CD that obviously didn't do so hot on the charts on account that no one's ever heard of it!
People knew he was gay from day one. It was obvious. I'm not sure how to explain it but most people's instinct revealed the truth for him. The only time his sexuality came into question was when we found out he impregnated a woman because, well, no one thought that was possible. Then we found out he artificially impregnated a woman, reaffirming our original thoughts.
I think its pretty cool that Clay decided to father his best friend's child. No really, I do. He is obviously trying very hard to lead a normal life and to pass on his kindness and compassion to a son. I hope that by the time his son grows up we will be living in a world where his situation is accepted. It is difficult to grow up with a C-list father, let alone an F-list father! I mean, seriously! I hope the kid can take the pressure....
I do have one bit of advice for Clay Aiken and his burnt-out seven second stardom: cross over to country. Jessica Simpson made the crossover from pop to country and its really doing wonders for her reputation. Now she can act like herself and finally be accepted rather than just laughed at. Perhaps Clay should do the same since it does appear like country will take anyone and everyone they can get. Clay even has a son to talk about.... and maybe even a life-partner soon! If all else fails, there is always Broadway. Oh wait... he IS on Broadway! Looks like he is running out of options. At least he has a child now to play with.
2 comments:
Hahahha... Isn't it strange how Clay has become a pseudo-celebrity, even though he didn't even win American Idol?
I'll admit, as a high-schooler, I went with several of my girlfriends to the American Idol concert series (what was that about?) just to see Clay. Alas, my frustration at his sexuality as a misguided teen...
Regardless, I think it's great that he's finally coming out so that he isn't starting out by hiding anything as a father. Not that it is necessarily our business whether or not he's into men, women, or what-have-you. It shows a strong person who will offer up personal information willingly just because he wants to set a good example.
wow. this is very interesting that Clay has a child, I was shocked when I first learned of this situation as well. And yes, it is sad that we all knew he was gay, and how he wanted a little more spotlight by actually "coming out of the closet". But I really hope he can offer some good advice to his new son.
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