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 ...

Clay Aiken's return to American Idol brought fans back to one of the show's biggest underdog stories. More than 20 years ...

Over 20 years ago, Clay Aiken competed on American Idol — and his life never truly went back to normal. "Things moved so ...

The singer finished as runner-up of Season 2 in 2003.

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 ...

Clay Aiken recently returned to the American Idol stage and sparked nostalgia among fans. Here’s a closer look at the singer’s net worth, career milestones, music success, and real estate investments.

Simon Cowell was known for being a harsh “American Idol” judge, but he may have gone too far with an insult aimed at season ...

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

Clay Aiken returned to American Idol 23 years after he placed second to Ruben Studdard to perform his newest single ...

Decades after his 'American Idol' run, Clay Aiken revealed Simon Cowell's harsh critique of his appearance. Aiken recalled ...