AMERICAN Idol finalist Clay Aiken has called out the show’s former judge, Simon Cowell, for criticizing his appearance on TV.

Clay Aiken isn’t mincing words about what it was like standing in front of Simon Cowell on American Idol — and one comment in ...

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Clay Aiken has recalled how Simon Cowell branded him "ugly" on American Idol.The 47-year-old singer was runner-up on the second season of the talent show and he has reflected on the criticism he faced ...

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American Idol' celebrates the Class of 2006 with Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson returning, but fans wonder if Simon Cowell will appear.

Clay Aiken has recalled how Simon Cowell branded him "ugly" on American Idol - but insisted he was very nice off camera.

Fans ran to social media to voice their worries about the record producer's recent appearance on the competition series.

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