People News Ratings News Scheduling News Application News Spoiler News
Show Updates Features & Interviews Image Gallery Message Boards Shows Listing

The Amazing Race American Idol America's Got Talent America's Next Top Model The Apprentice Bachelor Pad The Bachelor The Bachelorette Big Brother The Biggest Loser Dancing with the Stars Extreme Makeover Fashion Star Hell's Kitchen Jersey Shore Keeping Up with the Kardashians MasterChef Project Runway The Real Housewives So You Think You Can Dance Survivor Teen Mom Top Chef The Voice The X Factor More Shows

American Idol 2

'American Idol' finalist Clay Aiken gets advice from N.C. governor

By Wade Paulsen, 05/09/2003

One sure way to tell that a TV show is hot -- politicians want to stage photo opportunities with the stars. According to the Associated Press, American Idol finalist Clay Aiken learned this lesson Thursday in Raleigh, N.C., as he posed on the steps of the state capitol building with N.C. governor Mike Easley.

Gov. Easley gave Clay, 24, a North Carolina state pin (just what the well-dressed Idol finalist needs) and then criticized Clay's lack of choreography, stating "I don't want any more excuses about why you're not moving around enough when you sing."

Clay, a native of Raleigh who was in town to perform the national anthem at a Durham Bulls game, was good-natured about the jibe. However, the governor's attempt to imitate Simon Cowell may help explain why entertainers attempt to imitate political advisors....

Discuss this news story on our message boards

More American Idol 2 News

Take Our User Survey

Page generated in 0.011863946914673 seconds

About Reality TV World • Advertise on Reality TV World • Contact Reality TV World • Privacy Policy • RSS Feed