My grandma passed away in 2006. She was a huge Clay Aiken fan. After she passed, we were going through her stuff and in her desk, we found a piece of paper with the phone number to vote for Clay on American Idol.
@@DarlingNikki1984529 I felt that way then, I am an old grandma now. I am so disappointed in him. God gave him an amazing talent and look how he has slapped God in the face. Never want to see or hear about the snowflake again.
Ruben and Clay’s season was the only one that I didn’t care who won because they BOTH were equal in talent in my eyes.so glad they’re still doing their thing together.
Awww I love this little reunion. They are so so cute together and I just remember them being like besties back in the day OR maybe that's just how the idol producers wanted it to be. Either way they are adorable together, I love this
I love these two so much! Their tour together was the first concert I ever went to and their friendship was evident back then. The concert was killer and they were just so much fun on stage. They told little stories between songs and clay took a phone from a fan who was holding it up for their friend to hear the concert and spoke to the girl on speaker phone. It was hilarious and an amazing first concert experience. 2 of the best American idol voices!
Love the chemistry they have. It’s always fun to see when two people who are very different from one another have a witty, funny, entertaining,engaging, very connected conversation.
Claymate here, I saw him in concert twice along with the Idol tour. One of the best performers that puts on a family friendly wholesome show. I gotta get this album.
I went to their concert years ago!!! I went there as a Clay fan, and left as a Kelly fan...she blew me away with her songs, voice and stage presence. Been a Kelly fan ever since!!!
I will never forget going to see Kelly perform in biloxi Mississippi In 2011 or 12, and I was like 10 so I didn’t really know who clay aiken was but he came out as a surprise guest singer and all the mamas in there went crazy 🤣🤣💕💕💕
Ruben won, but Clay had more success. It seemed that when Simon was a judge on Idol, the girl winners ended up being far more successful than the guy winners, and it would end up being a different guy from that same season who would have more success, like Daughtry having more success than Taylor, and Adam outdoing Kris.
@@johnwiesner9590is that true? I dont remember Clay for his music but I remember sorry 2004. I do think Clay might have been more famous as a celebrity, but Ruben probably had the bigger hit song
@johnwiesner9590 I think Taylor only won because of that whole "vote for the worst" thing that was going on at the time, that dude was weird af and was never going to be a pop star.
How have I never seen him before??? He’s an absolute delight. How did I miss him? And I’ve just looked up his performances. Oh my goodness. I’m ashamed of myself.
The Independent Tour was one of my favorite shows ever. I have to admit Kelly is kind of right. My fellow Claymates weren’t always kind to her, and would call her “Yelly Kelly” on the message boards. I, however, had already seen Kelly live before and loved the heck out of her. So when they announced they were touring together, I lost my damn mind. These two have always had the best chemistry. When they see each other it’s like no time has passed. Clay should hit up the show more often!
The busy signals that whole night drove me nuts. If they had more lines open, I think Clay would have won. I heard it was really easy to get through on Ruben’s line to log your vote, so…
But the roads they went were pretty fantastic, weren't they? The title was just an icing on the cake but the bonds they formed was actually the prize if you ask me.
As much as I loved Kelly Clarkson the most on American idol clay Aiken has come along way from music 🎶🎶 although he didn't win except for Ruben studdard he kept going and love what he does the most plus I uses to owned his album back in private school in my freshman or sophomore year.
Clay is fully himself and hilarious, adorable, goofy and falls right in teasing rhythm with Kelly. He still has the signature voice of a STAR! ✨ I guarantee you that Carrie Underwood doesn't reminisce or joke around with other American Idol contestants..........
Truer words have never been spoken. Politicians and Government do not change the world [for the better] 😂 you’re not alone, I hate all politicians too.😂
My grandma passed away in 2006. She was a huge Clay Aiken fan. After she passed, we were going through her stuff and in her desk, we found a piece of paper with the phone number to vote for Clay on American Idol.
awwww MAMA, that WAS SO HEART WARMING~ THANKS!
@@DarlingNikki1984529 I felt that way then, I am an old grandma now. I am so disappointed in him. God gave him an amazing talent and look how he has slapped God in the face. Never want to see or hear about the snowflake again.
That is so sweet ❤
This is so nice to read. 💚💚💚 Sorry for your loss.
My grandma passed in 2018, and the only person she ever voted for on Idol was Clay. ❤️
This touched my heart, I miss my grandma every day.
Clay needs to guest on Only Murders in the Building as Martin Short’s brother😂
looks and sounds like peewee herman to me
Brother? He's about 30 years older.
@@adolfod7949 Looks maybe but sounds nothing like him.
That's a really great idea!!
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Early years of American Idol era was a pure blast and pure talent launcher. What a sweet reunion.
I love that Rubin and Clay have always been together in shows. ❤
Poor Rubin.
@@saraschneider6781why??
Such an unexpected but cute pair. How weird that that show put them in each other’s lives.
Ruben and Clay’s season was the only one that I didn’t care who won because they BOTH were equal in talent in my eyes.so glad they’re still doing their thing together.
Agreed. I love them dearly.
My most favorite rendition of ‘Mary Did You Know’ is Clay’s.. ♥️💛♥️ Beautifully sung..!!
Awww I love this little reunion. They are so so cute together and I just remember them being like besties back in the day OR maybe that's just how the idol producers wanted it to be. Either way they are adorable together, I love this
I love these two so much! Their tour together was the first concert I ever went to and their friendship was evident back then. The concert was killer and they were just so much fun on stage. They told little stories between songs and clay took a phone from a fan who was holding it up for their friend to hear the concert and spoke to the girl on speaker phone. It was hilarious and an amazing first concert experience. 2 of the best American idol voices!
These two are ADORABLE together! More please.
Love the chemistry they have. It’s always fun to see when two people who are very different from one another have a witty, funny, entertaining,engaging, very connected conversation.
I love how honest he is regarding how politics/politicians are a sham and not really meant to help the people
Claymate here, I saw him in concert twice along with the Idol tour. One of the best performers that puts on a family friendly wholesome show. I gotta get this album.
I can't believe Clay and Ruben were together on The Masked Singer!
Great seeing Clay again. He and Ruben are a trip together. He sooo reminds me of the Kirby character on Rudolf. “Kirby wants to be a Dentist” 😂.
His name is Herbie, Herbie....................
Clay is so humble! I sure love him for that.
He really has a beautiful personality.
I went to their concert years ago!!! I went there as a Clay fan, and left as a Kelly fan...she blew me away with her songs, voice and stage presence. Been a Kelly fan ever since!!!
I am a Claymate and I saw that tour in Denver and we loved you too, Kelly!! ❤️❤️
I cared that you were there Kelly!!!!!!!! The tour was awesome and you both killed it.
I will never forget going to see Kelly perform in biloxi Mississippi In 2011 or 12, and I was like 10 so I didn’t really know who clay aiken was but he came out as a surprise guest singer and all the mamas in there went crazy 🤣🤣💕💕💕
I love how you can tell that Kelly hasn’t let fame change her even one bit from the time she was on that bus.
Clay's version of "Mary did you know" is on my Christmas play list. It's so good!!
No one does Christmas songs like Clay. “All is Well” is one of my favorites - that glory note?? ❤
Yes love! Also love Gabby Barrett’s version & I wasn’t even a big fan of hers while she was on idol, but love her now!
I love this version and I agree about the playlist!
That Christmas album is one of my favorites of all time.
*runs to look it up*
Great segment! Looking forward to Clay’s Christmas concert tour in 2025!!!!
Clay and Ruben's careers are so intertwined, it's easy to forget who actually won that season.
I watched it..Clay won.
I was devastated Reuben lost.
But, Clay saw who won before Ryan announced it
@Doublemg12
I saw it, too; Ruben won!!!
Ruben won, but Clay had more success. It seemed that when Simon was a judge on Idol, the girl winners ended up being far more successful than the guy winners, and it would end up being a different guy from that same season who would have more success, like Daughtry having more success than Taylor, and Adam outdoing Kris.
@@johnwiesner9590is that true? I dont remember Clay for his music but I remember sorry 2004. I do think Clay might have been more famous as a celebrity, but Ruben probably had the bigger hit song
@johnwiesner9590 I think Taylor only won because of that whole "vote for the worst" thing that was going on at the time, that dude was weird af and was never going to be a pop star.
Clay Aiken and Kelly should do a duet together
Oh goodness, Clay Aiken, you have such a talent in singing! Glad you're back giving us joy!
Saw Kelly and Clay in Wilkes-Barre, PA during that tour, my mom was a Claymate and the place went nuts for Clay!!
It was the same in Phoenix!
LOVE THIS WHOLE INTERVIEW. WAS SMILING THE WHOLE TIME!! GLAD CLAY IS SINGING AGAIN!
Just listened to full rendition of Do You Hear What I Here on Clay's new CD. Awesome!
Yes it is!
I loved the first few seasons of American Idol, and knowing that these two are such good friends is so fun!
These two Clay and Kelly are old friends and their dynamic is so cute.
I went to the Independent Tour in NC! Y’all were so amazing! ❤ I love y’all together 😊
I attended the San Jose, CA stop of the Independent Tour that they are talking about. It was awesome!!
I❤ Clay !!! I saw him in Spamalot and he was freaking fantastic
Clay is Sheldon Cooper!😂😂😂
These 2 r so much fun together. Would luv 2 hear them sing together . My 2 fave singers.
I have his first Christmas Album! Love it. Will have to check this one out.
These two are adorable!!
How have I never seen him before???
He’s an absolute delight.
How did I miss him?
And I’ve just looked up his performances.
Oh my goodness.
I’m ashamed of myself.
Did you hear him sing Bridge Over Troubled Water, yet ? It's a WOW !!! ❤❤❤
@ no. But that’s where I’m headed now. Thanks 😊
@@ageordieboy That was a showstopper performance!
@ wow.
That was unbelievable. 😊
I hope you don’t fall out with me but no one will ever beat Kelly for me. 😉😉😉😉
But he is incredible
@@ageordieboy Also see "Anthony Callea performs The Prayer on Australia Idol" and "anthony callea bridge over troubled water"
I have Clay Aikens first Christmas album. It’s my favorite album. It’s the only Christmas music I play at Christmas time. I love Clay.
So proud of you Clay! Looking great. Back in the day I saw you both in concert.
I love Clay, but he desperately needs to get a good stylist. That look makes him look older than he actually is.
Who knew Clay was so funny? He needs his own show.
The Independent Tour was one of my favorite shows ever. I have to admit Kelly is kind of right. My fellow Claymates weren’t always kind to her, and would call her “Yelly Kelly” on the message boards.
I, however, had already seen Kelly live before and loved the heck out of her. So when they announced they were touring together, I lost my damn mind.
These two have always had the best chemistry. When they see each other it’s like no time has passed. Clay should hit up the show more often!
Kelly's cute and genuine and she's one of the best singers
Omg It seems like Clay is just living his authentic life and I love it. He’s keeping it so for real
Haha they both are so cute together.. 🥹🥹❤️❤️
Totally love them both ❤And he sings live !
Kelly is 42 looking 25!
Omg!! Clay looks like Drop Dead Fred!!! Lol love Clay and his music!!!❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️
He’s funny 🎉😂. His sense of humor is quick
So cute to see old friends reminence!
I love the classic, unique tone of Clay. It's so nice to see your face again after so long.
I voted for you Clay! Lol such a treasure
They come a long way. So cute ❤
He's so talented, it's hard to believe he didn't win.
Love them both!
This is adorable❤.
I got the chance to see Clay and Kelly in concert together.
omg i love the reunion
I love that he and Ruben are still besties!
This healed something in me I didn't know existed???!
Clay is pretty funny😂😂😂
So much nostalgia watching this! ❤
I don't blame Kelly for thinking Clay won American Idol cause his career rocketed to the moon afterwards.
"Your refrigerator looks like a serial killer"... lol.. the reformed perfectionists understand what she's talking about
welcome Clay ❤ 😊 Your voice was amazing.
He reminds me of Bing Crosby 🎄🤩
LOL Clay is a hoot.
I wanted Clay to win! ❤
The busy signals that whole night drove me nuts. If they had more lines open, I think Clay would have won. I heard it was really easy to get through on Ruben’s line to log your vote, so…
😅me too
But the roads they went were pretty fantastic, weren't they? The title was just an icing on the cake but the bonds they formed was actually the prize if you ask me.
@@photogbrandie5744 me too, something was fishy
Clay and Reuben are magic ❤
I cant believe Clay didnt win, he was amaaazing.
So was Ruben
Susan Boyle didn't win BGT, didn't hurt her any.
@@jethro1963Jennifer Hudson - 8th place!
Yea he was so much better than Rueben.
Clay you were my number one.
I went to the Kelly/Clay tour!
They are both absolutely adorable.
She should have every winner and notable loser on every year
I dunno why but "notable loser" made me laugh out loud lol.
Jennifer Hudson crossover shows.
Their name's are forgotten so soon, there isn't time.
Also the horrible auditions/contestants like William Hung or Bikini Girl.
@@samsong24 Oh please. William Hung?
Looking beautiful Kelly!
I love Clay
They are so southern and I love it.
They both are enjoyable
In my mind and heart Clay won, hands down! I heard that a lot of people over voted for Rubin...he was good but Clay should have won!
Not American but Kelly, Clay and David Cook are my favorite Idols.
Oh what happened to David Cook? Loved him!❤
Its giving Stuart from mad tv im here for it I love Clay!
Exactly 😂 💯
Look what I can do! 😂
Nope
Kelly looks like she is 21 and I love her dress ! Outfit is Beautiful
Would love a duet with him and Reba
As much as I loved Kelly Clarkson the most on American idol clay Aiken has come along way from music 🎶🎶 although he didn't win except for Ruben studdard he kept going and love what he does the most plus I uses to owned his album back in private school in my freshman or sophomore year.
Clay and Ruben put on the best show!!!!
Let’s be honest though, Clay was the real winner 🏆
I love that clay casually shits all over politics
He's entitled having run for Congress twice.
I saw both Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard in Kalamazoo at the Miller Theater in January 2024
In the very first row and touched Ruben's hand
I saw them here in MN too for their 20th Anniversary tour! So fun!
I went to the Kelly and Clay co headlining tour. Think it was my first concert? I must have been around 5 and had the time of my life
Clay is fully himself and hilarious, adorable, goofy and falls right in teasing rhythm with Kelly. He still has the signature voice of a STAR! ✨ I guarantee you that Carrie Underwood doesn't reminisce or joke around with other American Idol contestants..........
Clay looks great!
He was a riot in spamalot, saw it 6 times if I’m remembering correctly
Awwww… the nostalgia. 🥹🫶🏾
Truer words have never been spoken. Politicians and Government do not change the world [for the better] 😂 you’re not alone, I hate all politicians too.😂
I was really about to say "how old is Kelly that she forgot she beat him"😂😂 i totally forgot "I'm sorry for 2004"won lol
Loved Clay on Masked Singer
I always make Clay Aiken references, its cool to make him pop up lol
love this show. he reminds me leslie jordan
He was such a delightful guy. Clay is witty in that adorably southern way too, so I can see it.
Clay is iconic
Wasn't paying attention. Thought he was the character that said"Look what I can do?"😂
Kudos to the set designer