Clay Aiken Flips Out Over Personal Questions - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-15-2008, 10:07 AM

Clay Aiken cut short an interview with a Newsweek magazine reporter after refusing to answer a series of personal questions. Journalist Ramin Setoodeh was quizzing the American Idol star on his upcoming Broadway debut in Monty Python's "Spamalot" when the reporter chose to ask Aiken about a series of recent controversies.

These included a fight Aiken allegedly had with a woman on a plane and ongoing speculation about his sexuality, which culminated in a spat between TV hosts Rosie O'Donnell and Kelly Ripa.

Gay O'Donnell rushed to defend Aiken after Ripa appeared to attack the singer's rumored homosexuality when he was a co-host on her morning show. But Aiken took offense to Setoodeh's questions, repeating, "I'm not going to talk about it," or, "I'm not going to discuss it."

He then turned on the reporter when he asked Aiken what he wanted to talk about, hissing, "We're done. I thought Newsweek would be more reputable. I'm surprised. This is Newsweek. It's not the National Enquirer."

He added, "I'd hate to have a job where I had to be rude to people."

When Setoodeh attempted to save the interview by asking Aiken what he did for fun, the angry singer replied, "I watch the news. I read news magazines, but I'm reconsidering that now."

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

bingbangbaby · 01-15-2008, 10:54 AM

catlover79 · 01-15-2008, 01:27 PM

sweetdiggity · 01-15-2008, 02:07 PM

So he had a hissy fit, grabbed his purse and stormed off. That doesn't surprise me. He is such a drama queen.

HuntingtonM15 · 01-15-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetdiggity

grabbed his purse

threescompany05 · 02-03-2008, 02:11 PM

Clay's going through a lot. I don't blame him

JulieSomoski · 02-05-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by threescompany05

Clay's going through a lot. I don't blame him

Oh give me a break. The guy's a wimp. he's been through all the pressure of American Idol, yet he can't answer a few simple questions. He IS a drama queen!

88survivor · 02-13-2008, 02:24 PM

Clay's the next white Diana Ross.

Janice · 02-13-2008, 02:56 PM

I don't blame him. Many celebrities are catered to, in regards to personal questions during interviews, in magazines or tv. The interviewer is told ahead of time what's off limits. I'm surprised at Newsweek. Aiken's right, is it the Enquirer? He told them to stop, and they continued. That's not professional behavior on the part of Newsweek. It's because he's not a big enough star. If that had been Julia Roberts, they wouldn't have asked personal questions. If they did, and she told them to stop, they would have. This was clearly a lack of respect on Newsweek's part.

01-15-2008, 10:07 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Clay Aiken Flips Out Over Personal Questions Clay Aiken cut short an interview with a Newsweek magazine reporter after refusing to answer a series of personal questions. Journalist Ramin Setoodeh was quizzing the American Idol star on his upcoming Broadway debut in Monty Python's "Spamalot" when the reporter chose to ask Aiken about a series of recent controversies. These included a fight Aiken allegedly had with a woman on a plane and ongoing speculation about his sexuality, which culminated in a spat between TV hosts Rosie O'Donnell and Kelly Ripa. Gay O'Donnell rushed to defend Aiken after Ripa appeared to attack the singer's rumored homosexuality when he was a co-host on her morning show. But Aiken took offense to Setoodeh's questions, repeating, "I'm not going to talk about it," or, "I'm not going to discuss it." He then turned on the reporter when he asked Aiken what he wanted to talk about, hissing, "We're done. I thought Newsweek would be more reputable. I'm surprised. This is Newsweek. It's not the National Enquirer." He added, "I'd hate to have a job where I had to be rude to people." When Setoodeh attempted to save the interview by asking Aiken what he did for fun, the angry singer replied, "I watch the news. I read news magazines, but I'm reconsidering that now." (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I don't blame him. Many celebrities are catered to, in regards to personal questions during interviews, in magazines or tv. The interviewer is told ahead of time what's off limits. I'm surprised at Newsweek. Aiken's right, is it the Enquirer? He told them to stop, and they continued. That's not professional behavior on the part of Newsweek. It's because he's not a big enough star. If that had been Julia Roberts, they wouldn't have asked personal questions. If they did, and she told them to stop, they would have. This was clearly a lack of respect on Newsweek's part.