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Clay Aiken opens up about his American Idol days and the unexpected way the show shaped his identity — including his first boyfriend (who worked on the show, no favors involved) and the wild, relationship-filled chaos that led to new non-fraternization rules. He laughs at how much his sexuality was scrutinized back then, recalling a 2003 Rolling Stone cover that tried to force him into a “coming out” moment — which he resisted, even though he’d already come out to himself. He jokes he came out to America before he came out to himself — a line that stuck with him for years. Now, with his new single “Rewind” dropping, he’s embracing it all with humor and pride, celebrating his journey as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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