We've already heard from his fans. Now Clay Aiken's friends are sending support and best wishes after hearing that he's going to be a father with friend and music producer Jaymes Foster.
Foster has been artificially inseminated with Clay's boys.
"Congratulations, Clay!" says American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson. "I think he will be a good parent."
Actor Eric Roberts and wife Eliza says their close friend Foster - the sister of music producer David Foster - pulled them aside at her 50th birthday party in Los Angeles in March to tell them she is pregnant.
Albeit unconventionally, Clay Aiken got Jaymes Foster pregnant!
"This is a story of two people, who perhaps not that typical as parents - whatever typical is - or at a stage of life typical for parent, want to have a child to love and to experience parenthood," Roberts says.
"These people have the best foundation of all to share such an important task, which is a strong, abiding friendship."
Jaymes Foster, who has been friends with Aiken since they worked together on American Idol, is due in August, a rep for David Foster confirms.
Eliza Roberts stresses: "People should understand: It's not like he's the donor and she's the surrogate. These are two people who have made a very loving decision to have a baby together."
Former American Idol contestant Carmen Rasmusen, who toured with Clay Aiken after the second season, lent her support, saying, "I've always thought Clay would make a great dad. He's great with kids... He's accomplished a lot in his career, so it's probably a good time for him to be a dad."
On the tour bus, Clay Aiken would talk about wanting to become a father.
"I remember him saying, 'I can't wait to be a dad and have a family and have my own kids,'" recalls Carmen.
"He really was looking forward to being a father, even five years ago. I thought it was so cute that that was a priority for him."
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June 6th, 2008 7:05 AM
Clay Aikens fans are sick bout this.
June 12th, 2008 1:15 AM
I am very happy for Clay and Jaymes, and I pray the best for them and the coming baby. God bless all of them.
Clayfan forever,
Fely from Minnesota
June 12th, 2008 9:44 AM
He has lost all his fans, it's just too weird. Who is this guy really. He should have stayed on his meds.
June 12th, 2008 11:40 AM
The biggest kept secret: Clay and Jaymes have already been married. The baby news was leaked out before they could make the announcement, which was planned after the birth of their baby. As witnessed by many close friends, they are genuinely in love.
Furthermore, his fans are not sick over it, they are very happy for them and support them 100%.
June 12th, 2008 12:03 PM
Correction b. breen. Clay hasn't lost all his fans and he's gaining more because he is awesome. I for sure will stick with him and buy more of his CDs and will attend his concerts in the future.
June 13th, 2008 5:07 AM
You go Clay! Don't let anyone burst your bubble! It is your life! You live it the way you want as everyone else does! This will be one lucky baby to have you as the Father, loving, caring, a great teacher, I would love to be there to hear you sing him to sleep every night. You have not lost your fans, in fact you have gained more this year. Love your new album, it is fantastic.
June 13th, 2008 11:07 AM
Clay wrote a song with the lyrics "the picture I've tried so hard to find, isn't mine." I think he is becoming more comfortable with who he is and decided to take this unconvential step with someone he trusts very much so he can be a father. I hope they are all blessed with good health and happiness.
June 13th, 2008 2:08 PM
poor deluded Claymates.. there is no marriage, a wedding licence is a matter public records.. if there was one it would be well known.. Beyonce and Jay Z had thiers public long before the secret wedding.. Idiots. And yes he has LOST fans.. Me included. there are not many fans cheering him on well... maybe the two or three he has left.
And it sure as HELL ain't gaining him new one's. Face it.. Clay's career is about to Crash and Burn .. He's put himself into Micheal jackson Creepiness territory and he'll NEVER live that down.
June 13th, 2008 3:04 PM
Crap, you were never a fan to start with. You are a stalker. You have Clay Aiken on your google alerts for the soul purpose of bashing him. All anyone has to do is visit one of his many fan boards to see that his fans are still thriving and happy. You've been saying that his career was crashing for the past five years. Now who is the deluded one?
June 13th, 2008 3:09 PM
If a marriage licence were found, you can bet that the media would not report it. It would burst the gay bubble they blew up.