Reactions To Clay Aiken Coming Out

One day after Clay Aiken came out of the closet and told People that he is indeed gay, some celebrities are reacting to the news.

Simon Cowell, who judged Aiken on American Idol tells Extra “wow, that’s a shock. It’s like being told Santa Clause isn’t real — unbelievable.”

Cowell then softened and encouraged Aiken with “Good for him. If he said it, it’s the right thing for him. Good for him.” As for how Aiken’s fans will react, Cowell opined, “I don’t think anyone cares. Let’s face it. It’s 2008. You know, who cares?” Did Aiken really ask Cowell to be the godfather of Parker? “No,” Simon dishes, “I don’t know him well enough, and I think I’d be the last person on Earth he’d call.”

Lance Bass who came out to People back in 2006 is also speaking about the singers coming out.

He tells OK! that “it’s great! I’m so happy he’s finally going to be happy with himself and share that with the world.” He adds “I think that’s so necessary for people to see,” he explained. “It’s good for the world.”

source 1: Simon re Clay: ‘Good for Him‘ [extra]
source 2: Lance Bass Congratulates Clay on Coming Out! [ok!]

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