Clay Aiken sounds off on 'American Idol,' Lambert

Clay Aiken sounds off on 'American Idol,' Lambert
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Aiken is no fan of Adam Lambert.

The "American Idol" also-ran has blasted this season's runner-up on his Web site, mocking Lambert's rendition of "Ring of Fire" as "contrived," ''awful" and "slightly frightening."

According to Aiken, he tunes into the show about once a season — and this year, he caught Lambert's take on Johnny Cash and thought his ears would bleed.

But wait — there's more. Aiken aims his vitriol on "Idol" itself. He thinks the series showed bias for Lambert over eventual champ Kris Allen and has focused on "slick productions and polished contestants" rather than raw talent.

Aiken lost out to Ruben Studdard in 2003. He's since released several albums, appeared on Broadway and publicly confirmed he's gay.

Published 5/22/09 by


AP TV News

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  • Clay, i use to really like you, but since your so jealous of Adam, no more. Adam has not put you down one bit, but your doing a good job of putting him down. Adam is a very hot looking guy, could that be the reason? Lets face it , Adam has the voice...
    Anonymous 6/12/09 Reply
  • Clay shoudl go listen to his own songs........
    Adam lambert is the best singer i've heard in a while....
    Anonymous 5/28/09 Reply
  • all who commented says clay is just jealous of ADAM..and i believe that it is soo TRUE..Clay Aiken JEALOUS of Adam Lambert..

    ADAM ROCKZZ!!..
    xOxO,
    siLviE
    =message:clay jealous of adam!=
    smartygirlzzz 5/26/09 Reply
  • Clay Aiken is just jealous of ADAM cuz his more taented than him..sad he didnt won..but its ok..at least he ROCKZ and more people loves him than clay..j/k..(maybe its true)..i really love Adam Lambert..
    smartygirlzzz 5/26/09 Reply
  • clay akin is an idiot. he is just jealous because he has absolutely no talent next to adam lambert. adam should have one i am so upset he didn't win. but he will do amazing. i am so glad clay didn 't win when he was on idol. he is showing his true...
    tunemd 5/25/09 Reply
  • sour grapes - jealous
    Anonymous 5/24/09 Reply
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    Anonymous 5/24/09 Reply
  • Clay your face just look like a sick person with late stage of cancer, no aura and very sissy...
    Anonymous 5/23/09 Reply
  • Clay just jelous hahahahahaha
    Anonymous 5/23/09 Reply
  • Clay Aiken is jealous and Gay. SO what if Adam Lambert is gay...I still love his stlye of song, dress and class!
    Anonymous 5/22/09 Reply
    • The different of Adam and Clay? Adam is a honest talented nice guy with a gentlemen behavior, while Clay is just a pimp with dishonest, negative, jelous and tries to attach Adam popularity by giving such nasty and very rude comment. Nobody will...
      Anonymous 5/23/09
  • i think clay needed to watch more than 1 night u cant judge someone just on 1 night adam is very talented,has amazing vocal range. i like kris but yes he is raw and it will take longer to get to where adam is vocal wise
    SherryG7 5/22/09 Reply
  • I think that America has really gotten it wrong,with the way they voted, like paula said about Adam ( that he is an iconic talent). We will see alot more of Mr. lambert in the future, and i;ll leave you with this God gave Mr.Lambert that voice for a...
    Anonymous 5/22/09 Reply
  • I can not believe that bikini girl is so insecure! OK she has a great body, but what she said about Kara is so IMMATURE! Kara actually can sing, and did a great job with that song. Bikini girl was floundering before Kara showed up! AND KARA YOU HAVE...
    Anonymous 5/22/09 Reply
  • I agree about the show showing bias. I loved Danny and Kris from the start. I did however, recognize Adams talent even though he is not too my liking. It's his style of music. Adam was way too professional to compete with the rest of the...
    Anonymous 5/22/09 Reply
  • Adam Lambert is great and this is just jealous from him ..
    Nick.y 5/22/09 Reply
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