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Clay, Remolded

Posted Mon May 5, 2008 2:30pm PDT by Lyndsey Parker in Reality Rocks

So the new Clay Aiken publicity photo landed in my inbox today...

Yikes.

Now, keep in mind that I expected Clay to look, well...different.

After all, lately Clay has undergone enough makeovers to rival his fellow quickchange diva Madonna.

For instance, there was that brunette K.D. Lang shag he rocked at the season 5 American Idol finale, when he shocked his "lookalike" idolizer Michael Sandecki as well as the entire Fox viewing audience.

Then he packed on about 30 pounds of body fat (inspiring nasty nicknames like "Clay Bacon" and "Clay Tummy-Achin'"), and probably twice that weight in spackled-on makeup, for his role in Broadway's Spamalot.

And still, when I unwittingly checked my email this morning like I do on any uneventful Monday, I was in no way prepared for Clay's latest look.

Take a deep breath and scroll down:

Oh, my Aiken eyes!

Sorry, I don't mean to be cruel. I love me some Clay. Really, I do. But this photo frightens me.

So what do you think of Clay 3.0? Post your thoughts below--and try not to spamalot, OK?

9922 Comments

101. Yahoo! Music User -
wow just wow why wont he just leave it

102. Carina -
WWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! GGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOO CCCCCCCCLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

103. Yahoo! Music User -
huh? Lynds I always respect your opinion, but what is wrong with you this time ? i think he looks freakin HOT !!!!!

104. M Susan -
Am I the only one that thinks he looks like Gene Wilder?
OMG I'm probably the only one old enough to remember Gene Wilder...

105. debbie b -
well, cant believe were having to "judge" anyone by their looks.
as for mr. aiken, i think he is looking mighty fine!!!! i must admit i thought he looked his best during the ai5 final show. I actually saw him in person then and now with the new look, and the truth of the matter the man has bone structure to die for. tall too. He could just be my dress up doll if he ever got bored, but i would insist he sing to me often, because i LOVE HIS VOICE. but have to admit i became a fan and stayed just as much for his good heart. So lets judge him by that too if we have to have a thread about his looks.

oh well. the CD is great and i hope everyone gives it a chance.

106. LaurenL -
ewww..he looks so creepy. This picture makes it clear that he needs to come out of the closet right now.

107. Marla -
I think he looks great ! The American public is too hip on looks .It;s all about what's in your heart that really counts. He;s got it going on no matter what people say.

108. Necile -
Lauren, I hope you feel better now for posting that idiotic, lame, tired remark. Why don't YOU come out of the closet?

109. Yahoo! Music User -
Hi LP, I hope you saw the love on here for you. Also, from #300 onwards on the BW elimination thread might be enjoyed by you. I hope so. If you have time, skim it sweetie. ;) Write that charity column, will you? Love you LP.

110. Yahoo! Music User -
Lynds, I think he looks fine. (((Smile))) Really enjoying all your AI-themed blogs this season. Take care my #1 blogger.

111. Yahoo! Music User -
The charity article idea is exactly in keeping with LP (The Celebrity Apprentice; Moore and Yamin memorials; MLK Jr. blog; IGB; etc.) Hope she will do one with that theme.

112. Yahoo! Music User -
LP, I try to stay away from the more toxic boards, but enjoyed what your readers had to say here - with few exceptions. lol.

Thanks for any update on Clay for this long time Claymate.

Fondly,...

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Clay & LP!

114. Yahoo! Music User -
Fine job LP again. But I think he looks handsome. All the best to you in the meantime.


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115. Yahoo! Music User -
Also check out:

Who Is Hotter: Clay Aiken or Josh Groban?

05/06/2008 4:07 PM, E! Online


Musically, of course.

116. cindy k -
Lets just see how his new album works out. Its all about the voice people.

117. Yahoo! Music User -
what a mess!!!
that hair needs to go

118. jeno -
OMG...its the reincarnation of LIBERACE

119. Yahoo! Music User -
You gotta work with what the good Lord gives you. This is as good as it's going to get, folks.

120. SC -
it's an improvement over the Spam A Lot days...but I'm not wild about blond...
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