Current:Home > ContactClay Aiken's son Parker, 15, makes his TV debut, looks like his father's twin -GrowthInsight
Clay Aiken's son Parker, 15, makes his TV debut, looks like his father's twin
View
Date:2025-04-13 13:19:02
Clay Aiken's son Parker is his mini-me!
The "American Idol" alum was joined by his son Parker Foster Aiken, 15, in the latter's television debut on "Celebrity Family Feud," which aired Tuesday.
Along with Clay Aiken's mother and brother, he was also joined by Jaymes Foster, Parker's mother and Clay Aiken's best friend. The family went head-to-head against David Foster and Katharine McPhee's family in the hit "Family Feud" spin-off show hosted by Steve Harvey.
The families are connected as well, as Jaymes Foster is David Foster's sister and David Foster has executive produced three of Aiken's albums.
Parker got in a few clever answers, including clinching the win on the question, "Name a famous Tom that a girl would love to go to the prom with" by suggesting Tom Holland despite Harvey's skepticism. Aiken's family eventually took the win for their charity, the National Inclusion Project.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Aiken first came to fame on Season 2 of "American Idol" and, like McPhee on Season 5, was runner-up. Aiken's season was won by Ruben Studdard, while McPhee's season was won by Taylor Hicks.
All 22 'American Idol' winners, ranked.How does your favorite fare?
Aiken first announced the birth of his son on his blog in 2008. "My dear friend, Jaymes, and I are so excited to announce the birth of Parker Foster Aiken," he wrote at the time. Soon after, Aiken came out as gay in a People magazine profile.
Aiken has been open about how coming out so publicly has affected him. He told Rolling Stone, in a June investigation into allegations of LGBTQ discrimination against "American Idol," that he credits the show for introducing him to his first boyfriend and giving him room to figure things out.
"If I had not done 'Idol,' I don’t even want to claim that I would not have come out," he said. "I hope to God that I would have, but I certainly would not have found that on my own for many, many more years."
He also reflected on the years-long obsession over his sexuality before coming out.
"I never did an interview where somebody was not trying to ask me if I was gay," he said. Verification of his sexual orientation "was the only thing that anybody in the press wanted."
The fixation was everywhere, especially with comedians, he said.
"If I heard anybody setting up a gay joke on a sitcom or a late-night show, I held my breath because I knew my name was coming," he said. "Eighty percent of the time I was right."
veryGood! (9768)
Related
- Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
- Joey Votto says he's had 10 times more analyst job offers than playing offers
- Not your typical tight end? Brock Bowers' NFL draft stock could hinge on value question
- Man being evicted shoots, kills Missouri police officer and process server, police say
- Krispy Kreme offers a free dozen Grinch green doughnuts: When to get the deal
- Film director who was shot by Alec Baldwin says it felt like being hit by a baseball bat
- Kylie Jenner's Knee-High Thong Heels Might Be Her Most Polarizing Look Yet
- CVS and Walgreens to start selling abortion pills this month
- Mega Millions winning numbers for August 6 drawing: Jackpot climbs to $398 million
- Jennifer Dulos Case: Michelle Troconis Found Guilty of Conspiring to Murder
Ranking
- Southern California rocked by series of earthquakes: Is a bigger one brewing?
- Q&A: Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on New Air Pollution Regulations—and Women’s Roles in Bringing Them About
- Rust assistant director breaks down in tears while testifying about fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins
- U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
- 'Meet me at the gate': Watch as widow scatters husband's ashes, BASE jumps into canyon
- Raise a Glass to These Photos of Prince William and Rob McElhenney at Wrexham Pub
- Wendy Williams' guardianship is the subject of a new documentary. Here's how it works
- CVS and Walgreens to start selling abortion pills this month
Recommendation
The Daily Money: Spending more on holiday travel?
Can 17-year-old 'Euphoria' star become boxing's next big thing? Jake Paul thinks so
Driver rescued after crashed semi dangles off Louisville bridge: She was praying
Texas Panhandle wildfires leave dead animals everywhere as agricultural commissioner predicts 10,000 dead cattle
From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
Does Lionel Messi speak English? Inter Miami teammate shares funny Messi story on podcast
L.A. Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announces that he's married
Film director who was shot by Alec Baldwin says it felt like being hit by a baseball bat