Unlike some other celebs who offer support for Adam Lambert post his "American Idol" loss, Clay Aiken has nothing but unkind remarks for the runner-up. On a message on his official fan site, which was dated Thursday, May 21, he criticized the 27-year-old singer's vocal quality and slammed many people out there who get his back.
"Now that it's all over, and for the record ... I couldn't be happier about the way AI ended this year," he began his post. "I only turn the show on once a season, and only to see what the set looks like each year. This year, I happened to turn it during the minute that Adam Lambert was singing 'Ring of Fire' and, at that moment, thought my ears would bleed. Contrived, awful, and slightly frightening!"
"I wasn't really a fan and found myself surprised whenever folks told me that they liked him," Clay went on. "Granted, I never saw another performance (and many folks who I trust said that he was great) but I can't imagine I would have enjoyed it. Just not my cup of tea at all."
He then continued slamming the "Idol" judges for labeling Adam as the frontrunner, writing, "Not even having watched the show, I can tell you that I was WELL aware of the bias from the judges as to who should win. In my opinion, that is awfully unattractive. I don't think I am alone."
As for the singing competition's champion Kris Allen, Clay wrote, "I never saw Kris sing on the show, but whether he was good or not is really relative. It's usually a matter of taste, right? But Idol is not always a matter of musical taste only. It's about the person you like. From what little I saw, Kris seemed likable. (That's not to say that Adam isn't just as likable as anyone ... maybe more so ... I don't know)."
Clay, who is the first runner-up of "American Idol" season 2, also elaborated on why he thought Kris won this year's competition. His full message can be read on Gawker, which is the first to report the matter.
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Its pretty funny we all know some people from american idol have not made it big and Clay Aiken is one of them, look at that fugly mouthy loser, jealousy is a nasty disease, people who talk the most fear the most, guess we all know who has the most talent, and how poor Clay is jealous!! Adam may be gay and not have won, but he is 1000 times better looking then you and 1000 times better sounding then you. Adam will have a record career and go further then Clay!! So neener neener!!
what's with you clay?? you're so arrogant. and to think that previously he just apologized of his previous negative remarks. i don't get you. you're so damn good at annoying people. CONGRATS!
I would think someone as talented as Clay would recognize someone as great vocally as Adam is. Doesn't talent recognize talent? Give credit where credit is due.
This is absurd and unfair. Clay, you have only watch Adam sing one song throughout Season 8 and you are ever too ready to judge him so negatively. Don't forget you were once an AI contestant too, but I have definitely not heard about you at all. Maybe you should keep your comments to yourself in future!!
Clay who? Never heard of him. Lambert is imho truly great. Allen is also a very good performer, and I'm sooooo glad he won it, because Adam's career is guaranteed and Kris does a better job of that ABSOLUTELY AWFUL song the winner has to sing. Adam just couldn't fake feeling that one. I'm sure he can deal with being slightly less popular with the 12yo girls who do most of the voting.
adam was offered lead singer of queen---need we say anything else?
clay, why didn't you watch the whole season then you could have judged who the real winner is, JEALOUS of adam getting too much attention especially from the celebrity side. i am sorry but you do not have the same charisma as adam. GET OVER IT MAN!
Clay, you need charcoal for your verbal diarrhoea. You heard that food enters through the mouth, trouble exits through the mouth too? Your way of seeking attention is sick.
Clay you are a piece of work!! Who do you think you are??? NOBODY!!!! Believe me you are forgotten....
I think it is really sad when one contestant attacks another.I feel this attack is brought on by Clay's jealousy of Adam's talent. Clay never had the talent or potential that Adam has.Adam will be much more successful than Clay's wettest dream.It is sad when envy can make people who should band together attack another
Pple pls don't even compare Adam to Clay. Clay dreams of being half the man Adam is. He can go straight to hell 4 all we care. South Africa hates Clay & totally loves Adam. Adam is our world Idol!
Clay is using Adam's name to remind us that he still exists. Poor thing, I feel sorry for that clueless idiot. It's a smart way for the handful of fans he has left to ditch him lol.
Clay Aiken must just drop dead! We forgot about him the day after he lost & that won't be the case with Adam. Geewiz is Clay bitter coz Adam is gonna be more popular than he'll ever be. Such jealousy can't be good for the heart. Adam rocks & we love him here in South Africa period!
Adam Lambert is not only an American Idol but an International Idol!!! I love Adam Lambert... He has so much to offer to this world. Adam is beautiful inside and out. He has the charisma, stage presence, and is very likable... To top it all of, Adam is a genius, a prodigy. He captured my heart and mind and a lot of people when he sang on stage... Adam is completely mesmerizing when he sings... He has an angelic and a powerful voice! His career will soar like an eagle.. Clay Aiken, you're yesterday's news... Besides, your record label company just dropped you like a hot potato because you only sold 100,000 copies or so... So, who are you to criticize and bash Adam Lambert?! Adam is gorgeous, natural beauty! What happened to you? Why don't you get more surgeries on your face!!! Better yet, get a lobotomy.. You certainly need one! Keep your mouth shut because Adam will surpass you whether you like it or not... Stop acting like a diva. You're worse than a girl... Or you already are one? Who knows...
u know...clay's kinda right..yur comments are all pretty much skewed towards Adam, just like how the judges were..honestly, Kris wasnt that bad. i think ppl should stop underrating him simply becuz they're overwhelmed by Adam's screaming range.
His jealousy drove him mad! He has completely lost it... BTW, who is he anyway? Never in my life I have heard of him! Maybe because I'm not from USA... I really wonder!
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Wow! to see 5 minutes of an entire season and then come out and say such ignorant thing about something you know nothing about... How sad! Oh clay once again you just lost a big group of what fans you have left!
Adam didn't do the country week by singing Ring of Fire very off center but for Clay who wouldn't say he's gay to base Adams talent on his off center performance is too low. You just can't recover from some stupid things Clay. You're off my Christmas list for being mean spirited.
a sorry wont even make you pretty... MYOB! dont use other people to notice you.
The pitifull turd apologised for the comments he made. Keep your mouth shut next time, losr
Clay! Jealousy makes you nasty. It really is hard to be a has been! You're in for a shock when you see how Adam's career takes off. What happened to yours, by the way???
what an attack! you of all people, you are just one miserable wanna be, what happend to you wont be happening to our ADAM, he will surely bury (more) you alive. i dont even know any song of yours... and i quote you, "i dont think im alone" on this, right..
Adam can out sing and perform the likes of your poor career your driving to bring out of the grave by making comments like this. Sad how you sink to this level just to draw attention "back" to you somehow. What a twit! What a "has been", get a life and suck it up that you will never be in the same class as Adam Lambert, professionally or in life.
oh clay i was always a fan of urs.but to bash Adam who is so very talented and he brought excitement to Idol that it hasnt had in a long time.Its very mean mostly because you didnt watch him every week.And just because he doesnt sing like u doesnt make him deserving of your unkind words.I think Adam will be a bigger star then you and the other Idols.And remember not to judge on looks cause I remember the geeky nerd you where and who knew you had that voice.But adams looks and voice will take far suck it up
poor clay, he knows that adam is a threat to his not so hot "career". for sure from cold, he will have a frozen career. he showed the type of person that he is when he criticized adam. everyone has his own style. just so happen that clay doesn't have one. in peoples heart adam will always be there. clay on the other hand will be going no where. sad but true.
poor Clay, distancing bhimslef form a proud and sexy gay man by criticism that is hollow and as beiege as his career. Wake up Clay - you can be out and successful now
Clay is just jealous that his career never materialized as anticipated. He doesn't make headlines anymore cept 4 when he came out and had his child so this is just another way of trying to get publicity. How can you judge someone just from seeing 1 performance? Clay can just suck his boyfriends dick and swallow his pride!
I am totally agree with Teri and Rachel. What a jealous remark Clay did! We did like to watch Clay in American Idol and were sad when he lost, but remarks about Adam just not match Clay we knew, shame... Adam is a star and even if Kris is a very cute and talented as well, Adam is a tremendous star quality young man and it is impossible to believe he lost the final. But than again, he will be around and his success will show who is who after all:) It was real pleasure to watch this True Talant in a stage. Adam's LP will be in our collection straight away.
I was stunned reading comments from Clay criticizing Adam. They are both talented and up to this moment my admiration towards Clay has completely gone. I know in my heart Adam will surpass anyone idol or not because he is very talented and naturally gifted
Clay who??
I'm just sad to hear an Idol runner-up criticize another Idol and the show which launched his career. I voted for Clay in Season 2 and my heart was crushed when he lost. I said I won't watch AI again and for years I didn't. But when I saw Adam during the Hollywood week, I saw a star potential. And true, he was a superstar in the offing. Adam's talent seemed to remind me of Clay. But after reading his comments about Adam, I lost my respect. It was a good thing Adam came along and filled the void of the star I was looking for.