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Clay Aiken calls 'American Idol' "a drug," planning to return to studio
April 3, 2007
Clay Aiken is trying to kick the American Idol habit.
'Idol 4' quitter Mario Vazquez sued over alleged sexual harassment
March 13, 2007
When Mario Vazquez withdrew from the fourth season of American Idol due to "personal reasons," it left viewers wondering why the popular finalist cut his journey on the Fox mega-hit short. Now, two years later, another reason for Vazquez' departure may be forthcoming.
'American Idol 6' wraps audition rounds, reveals Top 24 semifinalists
February 15, 2007
After four weeks of open audition broadcasts and two more episodes that gave viewers a look at the competition's Hollywood round, last night's American Idol 6 broadcast ended with the mega-hit Fox reality show finally revealing the identities of this season's Top 24 semifinalists.
Former 'Idol 2' runner-up Clay Aiken tries to strike back at the tabloids
February 13, 2007
Clay Aiken apparently thinks the tabloids do such a lousy job creating what he describes as "fabricated tales and pics involving his sex life" that he's inviting Claymates and the rest of his fans to come up with their own lurid tales through a "Build-Your-Own-Scandal" contest on his blog.
Fox's 'American Idol 6' premieres to record debut ratings...again
January 17, 2007
American Idol's return received a tremendous reception from viewers last night, with 37.3 million sets of eyes watching. If ratings results from the premiere are any indication, the Fox mega-hit ratings juggernaut should continue to steamroll the competition during its sixth season.
'American Idol 5' rejects making music and staying out of trouble
January 17, 2007
At this time last year they were this close to being "the next American Idol" -- now they're no different than the millions of others who have been cast aside by the Fox mega-hit.
Five seasons of 'Idol' finalists update what they're doing now
December 30, 2006
Everyone knows what former American Idol stars like Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Hicks have been up to recently. But in its January 8 issue, US Weekly caught-up with more than fifty other former Idol contestants that have appeared as a finalist in the show's five-season history.
A Look Back: The 2006 Reality TV Year In Review
December 28, 2006
With 2006 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2006 Reality TV Year In Review, a month-by-month listing of some of the past year's reality TV highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
Kelly Ripa continues Clay Aiken attack, denies being "homophobic"
November 21, 2006
After having already made it clear that she wasn't happy with Clay Aiken's "disrespectful" guest co-host behavior on Friday's Live with Regis and Kelly broadcast during Monday's broadcast of the daytime talk show, Live co-host Kelly Ripa went even further on Tuesday.
Clay Aiken upsets Kelly Ripa during 'Live' co-host appearance
November 20, 2006
Former "American Idol" finalist Clay Aiken's stint as a co-host for U.S. TV's "Live with Regis and Kelly" apparently didn't sit well with hostess Kelly Ripa.