During a rambling blog entry - which included digs at bloggers for following his words more closely than the economy or the welfare of children around the globe - Clay Aiken sort of apologized to Adam Lambert for disparaging remarks he posted earlier in the week.
Many Lambert fans have taken Clay to task for referring to this season's runner-up as "contrived, awful and frightening."
In response, Aiken writes:
If only many [bloggers] took the time to pay attention to important things like the US economy and the welfare of the world's children. But… nah… I could blog about that type of stuff anytime and most wouldn't think twice, but let me say something that they can pick and choose quotes and misinterpret me… and it's showtime! I never assumed my opinion mattered so much! I guess I may have been wrong...
Since my previous blog got dissected like a biology lab frog, i suppose I should clarify and even retract some of what I wrote. I am sure that some were upset by my choice of words describing my opinion of a performance I heard from Adam Lambert.
I hope no one actually believed that blood truly poured forth from my ears when I heard him. I obviously meant it as a colorful statement to imply that I did not enjoy what I heard. Any performer hopes that their music will appeal to all people, but no singer realistically expects it to.
I definitely don't want to stoop to the level of so many negative freaks on the internet… so, I do apologize to Adam for my colorful (and negative) choice of words. I hope he can forgive me. I imagine he doesn't give a d---! God knows he shouldn't.
Clay Aiken thinks everyone (except for himself, apparently) should focus on world poverty instead of American Idol.
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May 23rd, 2009 2:32 PM
I have no beef with his apology. Don't understand why you do.
May 23rd, 2009 5:13 PM
I don't understand, either, why you have a problem. Everyone makes mistakes. I think it was a good thing for Clay to admit his choice of wording was poor (even though I agreed with every word). And why is it "self-righteous"? Sounds like he called it pretty accurately to me.
May 23rd, 2009 6:36 PM
Clay was referring to Lambert's version of Ring of Fire not the man himself. Love how you manage to take everything out of context! While I personally do not believe he owed an apology to anyone because he is entitled to his opinion I applaud him for his maturity in doing so. I also will state he was TOTALLY ACCURATE ON ALL COUNTS! Mr. Aiken did not state that everyone should focus on world poverty instead of AI, He was referring to bloggers such as yourself, who LOVE to DISTORT EVERYTHING TO THEIR ADVANTAGE.
May 23rd, 2009 6:44 PM
I am so disappointed at his attitude...I pulled for him while he was on Idol, knew he was gay, which would never deter me for voting for anyone...I was upset at Kelly Ripka as I thought her behavior was disrespectful toward Clay when he guest hosted....Adam is a different talent, I would venture to say the best on Idol yet...I do not see why Clay is so bitter...the day before the finale, Kris announces he did not want "Christians" to vote for him because of his christianity, but vote for talent(what an odd and convienent time to get the message out to the homophiles)...that sure did not happen...of course Kris got Danny's Christian votes, who would vote for a gay man in this climate..I am disappointed and surprised about Clay Aiken's attitude...as much as I admired him, without Idol he would still be in a class room and not have the opportunity to be an ambassador to his causes...Clay, we as humans are entitled to have opinions and that does not make myself, as well as others not having interest in children's causes and doing something about it...I have supported your talent, bravery for coming out, been thrilled by you having your beautiful son..where is all your bitterness coming from? Adam, thank you for making American Idol fun to watch again and showing so much class and integrity!
May 23rd, 2009 8:38 PM
Clay is a bitter jealous jerk. He said in the original blog that he only watches the show for 1 minute each season. So how did he see enough of Adam's performance in 1 minute to form an opinion? How did he see enough of the AI show to form this negative opinion in that 1 minute. He said he never saw Kris sing but Kris should be the winner. Clay lies constantly and he has lost most of his fans.
May 24th, 2009 2:19 AM
Clay's apology? WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS THAT? It didnt seem like an apology at all. He even has the nerve (still) to criticize the fans of Adam...that we do not have more important things on our minds? Shup up, Clay Aiken. You are the one that looks so scary and frightening! Gosh, look at yourself first before criticizing people...
May 24th, 2009 2:44 AM
Check out the video ad for "The Kris Allen Tolerance & Rehabilitation Center," dedicated to helping Adam Lambert fans cope with his recent loss, LoL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2nKsnEB6C8
Post it up and/or share it with your friends!
May 24th, 2009 5:26 PM
Clay's opinion about anything is worth as much as flies boo-boo. He'll be out of the lime-light soon. So who cares what he thinks.
May 24th, 2009 5:29 PM
You people made him the self righteouss beast he's become. Go on a cruise and sing in the lounge where you belong. Hater!!
May 24th, 2009 10:13 PM
Lol, even Simon and a few other respectable people in the music business thought Adam's version of Ring of Fire was HORRIBLE! Poor Mr Cash was probably rolling over in his grave. Clay has as much right to post his opinion as any other red blooded American, at least he took the time to offer an apology, and as for being self righteous, hardly! And he does have a point, the haters are the ones posting here with their hateful SPEW instead of worrying about the numbers of people on the streets with no jobs and hungry. Get a life and get off the internet you people are quickly joining the ranks of the lovely paparazzi, God knows how lovable they are!