Clay Aiken Reflects on Kelly Ripa Controversy: ‘Most Catastrophic Week of My Life’

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Clay Aiken Reflects on Kelly Ripa Controversy: ‘Most Catastrophic Week of My Life’

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Clay Aiken is reflecting on an infamous encounter with Kelly Ripa, and the resulting fallout.

The 47-year-old American Idol alum got candid in a new interview, and reflected on the moment he guest co-hosted alongside the 55-year-old TV star in 2006 on Live With Regis and Kelly.

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During the episode, Clay placed his hand over Kelly‘s mouth to keep her from talking after she asked their guests some questions without letting him jump in as well.

“Is that a no-no?” he asked her.

“Oh, that’s a no, no, no. don’t know where that hand’s been, honey,” she responded.

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