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Clay Aiken, Artificial Inseminator?

May 29, 2008 3:49 PM

Apg_aiken_080529_mn File this under things you probably never wanted to know about Clay Aiken.

People magazine confirmed that the "American Idol" alum artificially impregnated record producer Jaymes Foster, and she's due in August. Foster, 50, is Aiken's close friend -- she produced several of his albums and hosts him at her home when he visits Los Angeles.

ABCNEWS.com's calls and e-mails to Aiken's reps were not immediately returned.

But a rep for Foster's brother, producer David Foster, told People: "It is true Clay is the father. She was artificially inseminated by Clay. She's due in August."

This will be the first child for Aiken, 29. The fact that he opted for artificial insemination over the old fashioned way of getting a gal pregnant should come as no surprise. In an interview with New York Magazine earlier this year, Aiken said he had no interest in the opposite sex, or in any sex at all.

"I have got too much on my plate," Aiken told the magazine, regarding his lack of a relationship. "I'd rather focus on one thing and do that when I can devote time to it, and right now, I just don't have any desire."

Asked whether he ever has sexual "urges" or "needs," Aiken responded, "I mean, not really. I've just kind of shut it off, maybe. Is that bad?"

Apparently not -- especially if he can turn "it" back on for a friend in need.

Sheila Marikar

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This is filed under "Screen Shots"... is that some sort of sick joke.

LMAO

Posted by: smartprimate | May 29, 2008 4:10:18 PM

She's a pretty lady, I'm sure they did it the old-fashioned way!

Posted by: Kay | May 29, 2008 4:15:51 PM

Kay I don't think he is into girls that way.He helped her.I love this kids voice but I think he is gay....

Posted by: Honest | May 29, 2008 4:33:39 PM

I'll never understand how someone can stand in front of someone else with a straight face and ask for bodily fluids.

Posted by: Ed | May 29, 2008 5:23:52 PM

If he doesn't have time for a relationship how in the world will he have time for a kid? I don't think hes gay, just self absorbed. I just lost some respect for a kid with a good voice. Too bad.

Posted by: dan | May 29, 2008 5:30:00 PM

Why on earth are you even reporting this? Maybe the next time you get a case of diarrhea someone will make sure we read about that, too?

Posted by: andonandon | May 29, 2008 5:47:24 PM

Dan - you don't think he is gay? Do you know any gay people? If so, tell them, it will be a good laugh for everyone.

And, to clue you in further, he probably isn't expected to have time for the kid, some kids are raised by single parents.

Posted by: Erich | May 29, 2008 5:49:50 PM

WHAT??? Is everyone on this board deranged? Or did I just tumble down some rabbit hole into a twisted alternate reality where Clay Aiken is not FLAMINGLY HOMOSEXUAL??? Wake up, people. I don't believe in a-sexuals. You're either straight or gay. Deal with it.

Posted by: Sean | May 29, 2008 6:11:13 PM

Err.. where did he put it? In a turkey baster? Or was this done professionally. ABCNEWS, if you're going to print the garbage you need to go all the way. You can't half-a** it. Details please!!

(Okay... not really, TMI already). -T.

Posted by: Toni | May 29, 2008 6:15:49 PM

Two words.

Michael Jackson

Posted by: AZcat | May 29, 2008 6:19:59 PM

Read this: GAY!!!!

Posted by: Benjie Reyes | May 29, 2008 6:46:09 PM

This is just wrong on so many levels

Posted by: hdmama | May 29, 2008 6:52:13 PM

Three dollar bill.

You heard it here first.

Posted by: Me | May 29, 2008 6:54:43 PM

Noooooo! Must not let him procreate for the sake of the human race!

Posted by: Don Quixote | May 29, 2008 7:19:09 PM

From the get-go I have had a weird vibe about this one. I don't think he is gay or straight, I think he is one of those strange indifferent people who could care less about sex. It sounds to me like a friend of his wanted a baby, didn't want a random donor so he offered, or she out-right asked. There is nothing wrong with that, the fact that he has NO sexual desire toward either sex is odd...I don't care what your preference is, gay or straight, but it is unhealthy to not have sex or sexual desires...weird.

Posted by: Nicole | May 29, 2008 7:55:20 PM

I have heard about people that have no sexual desires. I find it very strange and unnatural. Oh, well, I guess it's possible, but I just cannot imagine it.

Posted by: Lisa Again | May 29, 2008 8:11:05 PM

Okay when he went into that room to ,,,you know, did they give him Playboy, Playgirl, or what??

Posted by: Dennis | May 29, 2008 8:11:14 PM

Clay's the "new" Michael Jackson!!!!

Posted by: anne | May 29, 2008 8:15:09 PM

Maybe Clay is in the wrong business.. He should become a clergyman.. They need more people that have NO sexual desires. It is rare to find someone willing to abstain much less have no desire, it seems like a perfectly logical next step in his career.

Can we all say Father Aiken???
:)

Posted by: Darrell | May 29, 2008 8:15:53 PM

Um im with "lisa again", just how did they get the "donational sperm"? Um, if he has no urge, do they retrieve it like they do animals??

Posted by: deb | May 29, 2008 8:20:55 PM

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