Current:Home > MyClay Aiken's son Parker, 15, makes his TV debut, looks like his father's twin -GrowthSphere Strategies
Clay Aiken's son Parker, 15, makes his TV debut, looks like his father's twin
View
Date:2025-04-16 15:03:09
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! (4397)
Related
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- 'This can't be right': Big sharks found in waters far from the open ocean
- Analysis: Simone Biles’ greatest power might be the toughness that’s been there all along
- What’s the deal with the Olympics? Your burning questions are answered
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- There's good reason to root for the South Koreans to medal in Olympic men's golf
- USA swims to Olympic gold in mixed medley relay, holding off China in world record
- A humpback whale in Washington state is missing its tail. One expert calls the sight ‘heartbreaking’
- Google unveils a quantum chip. Could it help unlock the universe's deepest secrets?
- How did Simone Biles do today? Star gymnast adds another gold in vault final
Ranking
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Gleyber Torres benched by Yankees' manager Aaron Boone for lack of hustle
- Here’s Why Blake Lively Doesn’t Use Conditioner—And How Her Blake Brown Products Can Give You Iconic Hair
- Miami Dolphins, Tyreek Hill agree to restructured $90 million deal
- Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
- NHL Hall of Famer Hašek says owners should ban Russian athletes during speech in Paris
- Olympic medal count: Tallying up gold, silver, bronze for each country in Paris
- EEOC hits budget crunch and plans to furlough employees
Recommendation
Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order
Indianapolis man sentenced to 145 years in prison for shooting ex-girlfriend, killings of 4 others
Team USA men's beach volleyball players part ways with coach mid-Games
Why USA's Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson are thriving with their point guards at Olympics
Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
Olympics 2024: Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati's Manhood Knocks Him Out of Competition
Boxing fiasco sparks question: Do future Olympics become hunt for those who are different?
Unhinged controversy around Olympic boxer Imane Khelif should never happen again.