Clay Aiken is opening up about his decision to end the speculation about his sexuality and confirmed he is gay in an interview with People magazine. The ‘American Idol’ season two runner-up writes:

There are plenty of you who have anticipated this blog in hopes that I would “set the record straight” or “admit to lying for five years and apologize for it”. For that small group of people, I am afraid I will have to disappoint you. My decisions over the past five years have been made with lots of deliberation and at times even heartache. Always with concern for folks who might feel mislead. Don’t doubt that. But they have also been made as an attempt, not to hide my true self, but instead to allow myself the same liberties and rights that every single gay man and woman in the world should have… the right to determine for myself when I was ready to discuss my personal life. In as much as that, at times, was interpreted as misrepresentation, I feel badly. But I reserved that right for myself and I can’t say I regret it.

Check out the full post here.

Craig Ferguson On Clay Aiken Coming Out

September 27, 2008 - Craig Ferguson discussed Clay’s decision to reveal that he’s gay during his monologue on ‘The Late Late Show’ on Thursday night (September 25). Ferguson said, “I don’t know why people are surprised that Clay Aiken came out of the closet” before talking about some message board comments from Claymates about the news. Craig also touched on Lindsay Lohan’s rumored romance with Samantha Ronson.

The segment’s video, preceded by some political discussion, has since been removed at YouTube.

Music producer David Foster is speaking out following his sister Jaymes giving birth to Parker in August, a boy she shares with ‘American Idol’ season two runner-up Clay Aiken. “They’ve found a way to make it work for the three of them,” Foster told ‘ET Canada’ in a new interview. “It’s the perfect, perfect situation - they’re going to co-parent and they’re best friends.” Foster added that “the baby is beautiful, and all is good.”

The full story at etonline.com has since been removed.

In cover story for People magazine, Clay Aiken is confirming what many had believed for years, he is gay. The ‘American Idol’ season two runner-up said his decision to come out was after promising himself to do so after becoming a father to his son Parker on August 8th. “It was the first decision I made as a father,” the 29-year-old explained.

Despite years of gossip about the subject, Aiken believes the news may overwhelm some of his fans. “Whether it be having a child out of wedlock, or whether it be simply being a homosexual, it’s going to be a lot,” Clay admitted. Read more.

‘Idol’ Alums Congratulate New Father Clay Aiken

August 15, 2008 - People magazine contacted some of Clay’s ‘American Idol’ season two alums about the birth of the singer’s baby Parker Foster, including Carmen Rasmusen, who revealed she’s expecting her first child with husband Brad Herbert. “I’m actually expecting my first boy this Christmas,” Carmen, 23, told the mag. “Isn’t this crazy? We’re going to both be parents! It’s so exciting - we went from being nobodies to being on American Idol together, and now starting our families [at the same time].” Read more.

Clay Aiken Returning To ‘Spamalot’

August 13, 2008 - Beginning September 19th and running through January 4th of 2009 on Broadway, ‘American Idol’ season two runner-up Clay Aiken will reprise the role of Sir Robin in the Rialto production of ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’. According to Variety, the new dad spurred a sales surge during his previous run earlier this year, only to see a slide after he ended the stint on May 4th.

Clay Aiken checked in with fans on his official web site’s blog earlier today. The ‘American Idol’ season two runner-up and new father writes:

Hello All…

I know it’s been a while. I’m sure you know, it’s been a full full summer. Sorry we haven’t spoken in so long. But, I’m sure you know… I hate putting the cart before the horse. Not my way to tempt fate. But I wanted to stop by, if only for a second, so you could be the first folks I tell…. HE’S HERE!

My dear friend, Jaymes, and I are so excited to announce the birth of Parker Foster Aiken
(No hyphens. One first name. One middle name. One last name.)

Parker was born at a hospital in North Carolina just this morning at 8:08 AM.
Wow… 8:08 ..08/08/08

Weighed in at 6 lbs 2 oz and measured 19 inches

The little man is healthy, happy, and as loud as his daddy. Mama Jaymes is doing quite well also.

The Aiken family, the Foster family, and the Parker family are all thrilled.

We’ll share more at some point in the future.
Love to you all!

C

Clay Aiken is now a father after the ‘American Idol’ season two runner-up’s best friend, producer Jaymes Foster, gave birth to a baby boy at 8:08 a.m. at an undisclosed location in North Carolina on Friday morning. Foster communicated the news to WRAL’s Lynda Loveland that the child weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long, adding that the baby has dark hair and that was smiling from ear-to-ear. Read more.