SteveAJones Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Clay Aiken: "Yes, I'm Gay" Posted Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:57pm PDT by Lyndsey Parker in Reality Rocks Guys, I know this is going to come as a bit of a shocker, so I hope you're sitting down before you continue reading. But (deep breath, now)...Clay Aiken has confirmed, in an interview featured on the cover of the upcoming issue of People magazine and first leaked on Perez Hilton's site, that he is indeed (wait for it), homosexual. All right, all right...so this isn't the biggest news scoop in tabloid history. This is sort of akin to reporting that Chris Daughtry is bald, or that David Cook uses hair gel, or that Ruben Studdard shops at Big & Tall For Men. It's always been that obvious. But this is the first time Clay's actually admitted it, so I for one am thrilled that he has set the record straight (no pun intended). For years, practically from the minute he reared his bespectacled head on season 2 of American Idol, Clay has skirted (again, no pun intended) around this issue--even telling Diane Sawyer herself that she was "really rude" to grill him about his sexuality in a 2006 Good Morning America interview. He always made a big point of keeping his private life just that--private--but it seemed the quieter he remained, the louder all the gossip (and snarky jokes) became. Of course, promo photos of Clay's new look (frosty blonde highlights, inch-thick pancake makeup), or news that his son was conceived via medical intervention with his 50-year-old "best friend," didn't help matters. But Clay still kept mum, perhaps out of fear of alienating his adoring, mostly female fanbase. But now Clay has finally come out, in a People article accompanied by the first published photos of his new bouncing baby boy, Parker Foster (who apparently was his inspiration for telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth here, as he told the mag, "I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things"). Kudos to Clay for being an honest role model for his child, and I'm certain that any worries Clay--or, probably more specifically, his handlers--had about him losing fans after such a confession will prove totally unfounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukeboxJim Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Why, I'm absolutely flabbergasted by this shocking revelation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneFishing Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 ya don't say really is that confirmed Steve are you absomaultly suuuuuuuuuuure about the facts . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 What's your deal with gays, anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Leave it to Stevie...to shock the board. I thought that maybe Steve was going to tell us that Clay was the new vocalist. Now that my friends,would be shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat24 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 So? I have no idea why it matters to anyone what someone else does in their bedroom. It's none of anyone's business. He's gay. He's bi. He's hetero. It's his business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Leave it to Stevie...to shock the board. I thought that maybe Steve was going to tell us that Clay was the new vocalist. Now that my friends,would be shocking. Good for Clay! He finally had the balls (pun intended!) to just be out with it! Nothing to be embarrassed about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Slapping Maple Sucker Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Congratulations, Clay! It's not coming out as it's more of moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I'm glad that's finally over with. What an obvious charade it's been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footsteps of Dawn Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 What's kind of funny is that if he would've just come out and said that he was gay from the beginning, everybody would've just been like, "Oh." Instead, the more he denied it, the more everybody cracked jokes about it. The more you act like it's a bad thing, the more leverage the other guy has over you. Didn't he learn that in 4th grade? If someone's making fun of you for wearing Superman underoos, don't deny it - just own up and say, "Yeah? What's it to ya, buddy?" That's Grade School Survival 101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59LesPaul Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I don't give enough of a shit to post anything of consequence. I could give two shits about his personal life. It's really none of my business. I do take issue with a parent selling his private life and the image of his baby to a shit publication. This poor kid doesn't stand a chance with a media, money hungry dad. He/she will be in drug rehab before they can legally drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 At least the kid won't have to worry about being photographed while being breastfed, I hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 I do take issue with a parent selling his private life and the image of his baby to a shit publication. This poor kid doesn't stand a chance with a media, money hungry dad. ^^^ I knew you'd get the underlying point being made here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3hrsoflunacy Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I always thought he sucked. Guess I was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I knew he was queer as a football bat. Not exactly a major revelation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footsteps of Dawn Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I always thought he sucked. Guess I was right. Way to pretty much spit on the grave of Freddie Mercury there... Clay Aiken's music may suck big time, but it has nothing to do with his sexual identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 No offense to Freddie meant here. Gay or not, he was an amazing talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footsteps of Dawn Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 No offense to Freddie meant here. Gay or not, he was an amazing talent. Damn right. And gay or not, Clay is not an amazing talent. So I don't quite understand the connection 3hrsoflunacy is trying to make there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3hrsoflunacy Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Damn right. And gay or not, Clay is not an amazing talent. So I don't quite understand the connection 3hrsoflunacy is trying to make there. Yep Clay sucks, as I stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyedye Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I'm shocked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alucard Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 The few times I've tuned into American Idol, it seems all of the guys I see perform are gay. What is it with this performance arts show and this crap anyway? If William Hung ain't gay he should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I have got a horsey Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Here we go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Actually, Clay is not a bad singer. I am just not into his Barry Manilow style of music nor would I expect any other straight guys to be either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Yep Clay sucks, as I stated. I get it....it was a joke people! Double entendre anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Here we go... There're always a few in the crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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