Clay Aiken's Pals: 'He Will Be A Good Parent'

Access Hollywood - June 4, 2008 7:15 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- News that Clay Aiken is going to be a father may have surprised his fans, but those closest to the "American Idol" star are not surprised at all.

"Congratulations, Clay!" Jennifer Hudson told People after hearing the news that her fellow "Idol" alum was going to be a father with music producer Jaymes Foster. "I think he will be a good parent."

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Carmen Rasmusen, who appeared on the same season of the hit FOX singing competition with Clay, said the ballad-belter has longed to be a parent.

"I remember him saying, 'I can't wait to be a dad and have a family and have my own kids,'" she told the mag. "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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"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," Carmen added.

Though the Clay and Jaymes' situation might not look like the average family, friends of the expecting parents say their commitment to parenting is exceptional.

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"This is a story of two people, who perhaps not 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," actor Eric Roberts, a close friend of Foster, told the mag. "These people have the best foundation of all to share such an important task, which is a strong, abiding friendship."

Eric's wife, Eliza, stressed that Clay and Jaymes' plan to have a child together ia a joint undertaking.

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"People should understand: It's not like he's the donor and she's the surrogate. These are two people who made a very loving decision to have a baby together," she told the mag.

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  • Byron Y
    His photos were seen at the millionaire & celebrity dating club ^^^^^^S e e k W e a l t h y. C O M^^ ^^^^ last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young pretty ...
    report abuseposted September 24, 2008 2:19 PM PDT
  • gurl_with_guitar
    Wow. A gay fella, and a woman named james.......????????
    report abuseposted June 29, 2008 1:10 AM PDT
  • Oma
    I dont mind that he is gay, but that he denis it. That I dont like. Is he a shame? By the way gay's make good mommy's or daddy's
    report abuseposted June 10, 2008 2:18 PM PDT
  • Jenn P
    You people that have said something negative SUCK.
    report abuseposted June 9, 2008 8:04 PM PDT
  • Jenn P
    I think it's great Clay's going to have a little one running around. Good for him and Jaymes.
    report abuseposted June 9, 2008 8:03 PM PDT
  • bobby28091
    dont knock him hes a nice guy we are from nc im a top ....oh clay
    report abuseposted June 8, 2008 5:53 PM PDT
  • getalifepeople
    why does everyone care so much about gossip? Has there been an interview where these things have come out of his mouth? I have yet to hear Clay Aiken OR this Jaymes lady talk about being parents....hmm, did you hear that Brad Pitt was playing golf while poor Angelina gave birth to premature twins???LOL
    report abuseposted June 6, 2008 9:12 PM PDT
  • getalifepeople
    What is wrong with you people? Do you have lives of your own? Or do you seriously feel the need to comment on someone elses life and their choices? Grow up........
    report abuseposted June 6, 2008 8:24 PM PDT
  • bitty cent N
    isnt he gay i mean how can he have kids awe there gna have 2 daddys
    report abuseposted June 6, 2008 5:59 PM PDT
  • PureGold
    IF THAT KID LOOK ANYTHING LIKE HIM, WELL THEN THAT'S IS GOING TO BE TOO BAD, BECAUSE HE IS FUGLY~
    report abuseposted June 6, 2008 1:41 PM PDT
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