Single Celeb Dads Get Laughs, Not Love

The problem is the media, not Clay or Ricky. There isn't anything "icky" about it!!! If only more children in this world had fathers who love them. These men took a "different" route to fatherhood. So what? It just goes to show that they were really committed to having their children. That's AWESOME.

Better than abandoning his son, who sells his dreams.

I don't know much about Clay Aiken, but I've always admired Ricky Martin as he's used his celebrity and success to found an organization aimed at ending child slavery in places like Haiti and other third world countries - something the press has completely ignored about him. Yet, the fact that he's a single dad is newsworthy. Hmmmm.

I don't have a problem with single dads, but Ricky Martin and Clay Aiken? Just finally admit that you are gay and don't want to have sex with women, but still want to know what it is like to be a dad. You guys aren't fooling anyone anymore.

I dont care if they have kids, i was just saying that there are lot better ways to get them then by paying a woman to carry a baby. They had enough money to adopt a child that needs a loving parent. Also, i said my personal opinion is that babies should be brought into homes w/ 2 loving parents. My parents divorced when i was a toddler, i saw my dad 2xs a yr, i turned out ok. i have nothing against single parenting. The main difference is that most single dads tried to have a relationship w/ their significant other. These men just skipped that step.

Where did the report of Clay & Jaymes having a "platonic" relationship come from? It certainly didn't come from either of them.

I think it's great! And whoever said it's the media is dead on! Early in Clay's career he on numerous occasions denied he was gay. But now he refuses to speak about it. Good for him! He & his childs mother are in a committed relationship & are raising the child together. The media needs to get a grip & quit the bashing!!

Missy, Clay is a UNICEF Ambassador and has been to Uganda, Afghanistan, Somalia, and Indonesia on behalf of children. He also has his own Foundation, the Bubel-Aiken Foundation, that provides Summer Camp opportunities to children that are disabled. He is a former Teacher and has a College Degree in Special Education.

Clay and his "babymama" are raising the child together. It is not a surrogate situation. They have been very close for a number of years.

"Out of the 47 comments posted on that blog thus far, the majority echo his sentiments."

And that's what you get by ignoring these articles and telling the fans to keep their mouth shut. How was Sheila Marikar supposed to know that people who feel this was are a small minority, and that most Clay fans are very happy for him and think he will be a great father?

Thanks a lot, idiots.

I say mind our own business and live and let live! GOod for them! I know a lot of straight men who are terrible fathers, mine included so,...who cares?

These men are living their dreams to be a parent. They can afford it and will probably be a huge influence in their kids lives. From what I heard, Ricky Martin is taking at least a year off from work just to spend time with his twins. What the hell is wrong with that. Catholics (i am a non-practicing catholic) and their narrow-minded views. What happened to treat someone how you would want to be treated. Blasting someone who wants to be a father in the public eye is not a very catholic thing to do, ya think?

Agree withyou BPmeow. It's time for honesty from both Ricky and Clay Aiken. Enough with the pretense. Both are pretty much has beens now so coming out can't do much damage to a non existant career. Why deny themselves the happiness of being able to live openly gay. I don't get it. Wonder if they will try to hide their sexuality from their children. As soon as the kids get old enough to surf the net, the history is there for them to see.

God brings life into the world no matter how or who....A baby is born because God has a plan for them. God Bless both new Dads.

The one comment in this article that rings true is both of these men are "rumored to be gay," and its anyone's guess what Micheal Jackson's sexuality is. The gay-thing is the sole reason for their ridicule, pure and simple. Has anyone said what a cad Matthew McConoughy is for fathering a child out-of-wedlock? No, because he's clearly (or appears to be) heterosexual, macho, masculine, etc., and fathered his child in a more 'natural' way. There are a few female stars that proved to be anything but "mother of the year," you know who they are so no need to drag their names through the mud again, but that's one of my points. There are plenty of young people who have been raised by single parents that have turned out just fine and plenty of people who were raised in the traditional mother/father family that are a screwed up mess. So give it a rest, people!

I believe that any time a child is brought into this world and has at least one loving parent who can provide for him/her, that child is blessed. I also believe that it is none of our business *how* that child arrives, nor should our opinion bear any weight - unless, of course, it is *our* child and *we* are providing for it. I also believe that a Catholic cardinal is the *least* qualified person to be making any judgments on this.

Love is sacred.
Those guys are pretty courageous.
Raising children in our world is a big contract.

Don't Hate !

Danielle, I whole heartedly agree! For me, I'm thinking Clay Aiken is getting flack for being all around creepy, not for being a single dad? :0 Sorry, had to throw that in there!

Masked Man, I believe they have both denied it and besides who cares. All a child cares about i that their parents love them. Heterosexual couples don't talk to their kids about their sexual habits, do they?

All there is on the Internet is a bunch or rumors and innuendo and blogs and posts by people who lack any intelligence.

Has-beens? Really? Seems like Ricky is pretty popular. Last year Clay did two Solo Tours and starred in Spamalot for 4 months. He is returning to Spamalot next month. According to Variety, the show has taken a nose dive in sales since he left.

But bottom line, if they were has beens would you still be talking about them?

I don't care what their sexuality is, it's none of my business. But if you ask me they probably both knew the potential fallout from their decision & did it anyway. That's pretty damn gutsy. Congratulations to them both.