American Idol Simon Cowell on Clay Aiken's gay confirmation: "That's a shock" 09/25/2008 Count American Idol judge Simon Cowell among those "shocked" by Clay Aiken's announcement that he's gay. 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 Simon Cowell Ruben Studdard Diane Sawyer Billy Bush
