Clay Aiken On His Adam Lambert Blog: 'I Hope He Can Forgive Me'

Access Hollywood - May 23, 2009 3:09 PM PDT
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NEW YORK, New York -- Clay Aiken has retracted some of his "colorful" criticism of "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert.

"Since my previous blog got dissected like a biology lab frog, I suppose I should clarify and even retract some of what I wrote," Clay wrote on his official Web site on Friday, following a Thursday post where he suggested Adam's performance of "Ring of Fire" from earlier in the "Idol" season was "contrived, awful, and slightly frightening."

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In the earlier post, Clay also claimed that when he heard Adam's rendition of the Johnny Cash classic, he thought his "ears would bleed."

"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," Clay wrote on Friday, adding that he didn't expect his opinion to matter "so much to so many people."

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Clay, himself Season 2 "American Idol" runner-up (to Ruben Studdard) went on to praise Adam's talents - though he noted they weren't his cup of tea.

"He could not have gotten on 'Idol' (nor made it as far as he did) without an immense amount of talent. He surely doesn't need my approval to know he has a gift," Clay wrote. "I imagine he'll be around for years to come."

The former "Idol" star admitted that he didn't expect every listener to enjoy his own music.

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"God knows, I am SURE there are PLENTY of people who can't stand to hear me sing either. I wouldn't dream of assuming that, and I am sure that far worse things have been said about my performances than I would even venture to type here," Clay wrote. "To me, that's fine. I don't expect unanimous, nor even majority support for my music. My guess is Adam doesn't either."

Finally, Clay offered an apology to Adam, adding that the new "Idol" star didn't need it.

"So, I do apologize to Adam for my colorful (and negative) choice of words. I hope he can forgive me," he wrote. "I imagine he doesn't give a damn! :-) God knows he shouldn't."

While Clay may not be an Adam fan, the raven-haired singer definitely has one in Kris Allen, who bested him for the season's title.

"I love Adam and I think he's one of the greatest people that I've met so far," Kris told Access Hollywood's Billy Bush on Thursday morning. "[Winning was] a total surprise for me."

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  • Smashedants
    Party foul Clay. That was a major poofah. I am dissappointed in you of all people. :(
    report abuseposted May 29, 2009 12:04 PM PDT
  • OnCe
    All I know is I was trying to vote for Danny and my phone would shut off right after dialing, everytime! I'm a headbanger and let me tell ya, NEVA would I vote for Adam, sorry, his screaming doesn't do anything for me. Good luck to him, but I won't buy anything he puts out. As far as Clay, that boy can sing, don't know what went down with the two, but Clay can out s
    report abuseposted May 28, 2009 11:10 PM PDT
  • OnCe
    All I know is I was trying to vote for Danny and my phone would shut off right after dialing, everytime! I'm a headbanger and let me tell ya, NEVA would I vote for Adam, sorry, his screaming doesn't do anything for me. Good luck to him, but I won't buy anything he puts out. As far as Clay, that boy can sing, don't know what went down with the two, but Clay can out s
    report abuseposted May 28, 2009 11:10 PM PDT
  • Tammy
    Clay you are just Jealous because ADAM can sing better than you!! Oh one more thing Clay you need to grow up!!
    report abuseposted May 27, 2009 11:14 AM PDT
  • Sherri B
    SEXUALITY DOES MATTER! It is as simple as this, most people buying albums aren't gay, in fact gays are minorities in the USA. I mean, I have nothing against gays but for me and many like me to buy an album I like to relate to the performer in some way or another, if you know what I mean. If you're as good as Elton John or George Michaels, it matters about half as much to
    report abuseposted May 27, 2009 11:13 AM PDT
  • anne ^_^
    u know what Clay you suck! dont say anything and in the end ur gonna apologize for ur stupidity.
    report abuseposted May 27, 2009 10:35 AM PDT
  • LbL
    Now, Clay who???? But I love Adam's rendition of Ring Of Fire.
    report abuseposted May 27, 2009 10:19 AM PDT
  • kat
    Clay needs to think before he speaks. He just lost a lot of fans. The world can be very fickle. He needs to learn a bit of composure.
    report abuseposted May 27, 2009 9:48 AM PDT
  • kat
    Ring of Fire was GREAT!!! Shocking, but GREAT!!!
    report abuseposted May 27, 2009 9:47 AM PDT
  • kat
    Sexuality has nothing to do with one's artistry. So, I must say Adam is an amazing new performer who I expect to big a megastar. I believe he will be huge and have longevity in the music industry. He loves to shock and surprise. Day to day life is mundane for most people and he is just what they need.
    report abuseposted May 27, 2009 9:46 AM PDT
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