Clay Aiken Calls His Kelly Ripa Moment 'Catastrophic' 20 Years Later
June 25, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via Us Weekly

Clay Aiken is revisiting one of the most uncomfortable moments of his career, and he's not holding back about how much it affected him. Two decades after his tense on-air exchange with Kelly Ripa, the former American Idol contestant is reflecting on what he's calling a "catastrophic" experience. It's wild to think about how one awkward television moment can echo through someone's entire life and career. Read more about this...
