Clay Aiken Says Simon Cowell Called Him Ugly at American Idol Audition

Clay Aiken is looking back on his American Idol audition, and he says Simon Cowell did not hold back. In the story, Aiken recalls Cowell telling him he did not look "like a pop star" and even saying he was "ugly." It is a very Simon moment, honestly - blunt, unforgettable, and somehow exactly the kind of TV drama Idol was built on. The memory adds another layer to Aiken's early rise on the show. Read more about this...