Clay Aiken Makes Surprise Confession to Ruben Studdard About 'American Idol' Journey (Exclusive)
18.04.2023 - 22:33
/ etonline.com
their nostalgic joint tour across the U.S. and Canada, the alums stopped by for a round of ET's «Spilling the E-Tea,» reminiscing about their time on the show's second season ahead of the 20th anniversary of their appearance. The duo announced their current tour in December, with the journey taking them through stops in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta and more.
The long-time friends will end their tour on May 16, right before their appearance on the season finale on May 21; marking the 20th anniversary since they stunned the country with their dynamic voices.Studdard tells Aiken that his excitement for the tour «can't be put into words,» sharing that he's excited about the opportunity to get back on the road with his former reality TV competitior. «You're my brother.
I wouldn't want to be on tour with anybody else. Other than probably Janet Jackson,» he adds.Aiken reveals that his tourmate has been teaching him to dance, although how well the lessons are going is up to interpretation.
«Maybe by the end of the tour, you will have taught me how to dance,» he tells Studdard. «I'll have the moves but will I be counting.
And on the right beat. That's the challenge.» «Ima get you there, I promise,» the winner responds. «I think that if we have one more rehearsal, one more, I think you'll have it. The point of it is is just to be free because it's just dancing!»Studdard goes on to deftly wade through the minefield of declaring his tourmate the bigger diva, conceding that while Aiken can be a «Divo» when it comes to certain aspects of production, when it comes down to rider requests for the dressing room, Studdard takes the title. «We are Divos in different ways,» Studdard diplomatically concludes.As the two dive
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