American Idol Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform a duet for first time in 13 years on 'The View' 12/16/2016 Former "American Idol" competitors Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken performed a special duet together Thursday on "The View" for the first time in 13 years. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Josh Gracin expecting fifth childRuben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform a duet for first time in 13 years on 'The View'Rickey Smith, former 'American Idol' finalist, dead at age 36 TAGS: American Idol Clay Aiken Ruben Studdard The View