Clay Aiken Returns to ‘American Idol’
On Wednesday’s American Idol, Clay Aiken returned to the show that made him famous to help audition contestants. However, the Idol runner-up took to Twitter last week to trash the show. He tweeted, “It’s VERY clear now that @SimonCowell was the reason @AmericanIdol was a hit. I’ve watched root canals more entertaining than these judges.”
Even though he was a harsh critic, Aiken seemed to have fun during the auditions. He even quizzed contestants on Idol trivia — and all the answers were “Clay Aiken.”
A few hopefuls stood out. Jenn Blosil described herself as “quirky,” and she proved it as she walked into the audition room. However, her awkwardness faded when she sang “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons, and the judges were instantly impressed. Broadway actor John Arthur Greene discussed how he overcame the tragic death of his brother and found solace in music. He performed Keith Urban’s own “Somebody Like You” and got a ticket to Hollywood.
American Idol airs Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 pm on FOX.
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