The Claymates learn that Clay Aiken is gay...
...And all sorts of wank breaks loose!

Of course, ONTD is on the scene with a cover of Clay and his (imho) adorable son Parker. There's also a video (which I'm afraid to load on my pee oh ess computer).

And then we find in the comments that obsessive Claymates really go over the top.

The Clayboard has placed a temporary ban on discussing the People article until all of the mods can be reached. They have to discuss how to handle the issue, or something.

And in this article by The New York Daily News, it's mentioned that the mother of baby Parker was inseminated using artificial insemination. (Awkward sentence, it is awkward.)

ETA: The Clayboard has opened a forum topic for the People cover and article.

ETA 2: Someone is trying to say that there's a Clay doppelganger trying to ruin Clay's life...

Massive ETA 3: (Also, thank you guys for being awesome and going nuts while I was asleep. I woke up to a resplendent inbox this morning! I love you.) Clay lied! #1 #2 and defense #3 #4 with BONUS PRAYER SMILIES! #5

This will be a fundraising nightmare!

Why is he courageous know?

From CTV.ca: "He's gay."

ETA the 4th: (My computer's been weird all day, so if I've missed links, I'm sorry. Just comment again with sparklies and bold, and I'll be sure to put them here.) ONTD tells us that Clay's written on his web site. He loves his fans and is so proud of them!

Radar discusses where on the Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle the Claymates are

Extremely Belated ETA the 5th: Today, if you say homosexual behavior is wrong, some people will label you homophobic, or say that you are judgmental...

Clay Aiken People Magazine Article Full Scans


Grude-reporting article from Newsweek, anyone?

Good Morning America interview Oh my GOD, Diane Sawyer, grill much?

Aww, the Claymates make national news. Wanking CAN get you somewhere.