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Former Idol Contestants Show Support for Clay
Former Idol Contestants Show Support for Clay
Carmen Rasmusen, Rickey Smith, and Vanessa Olivarez back their pal's decision to come out
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Idol Headlines for 9/25/08
mjsbigblog — ... Although Clay Aiken says his decision to come out might lose him a few fans, three of his former American Idol competitors have his back. “This news does not change my opinion of him or my friendship with him,” says Carmen Rasmusen, 23, who competed alongside Aiken during the show’s second season. But she admits she was somewhat shocked by the news. “I’m surprised, I guess because he kept it quiet for so long!” People David Cook to flip the switch on Plaza lights “Light On” is ...

Clay Gets Support From Former Idol Friends
Idol Stalker — ... Former American Idol contestants have been showing the love for Clay Aiken, who came out as gay earlier this week.  One of the supporters, Carmen Rasmusen, kind of surprised me since I know she is very religious but she was very careful to not imply that she necessarily agreed with homosexuality.  If you remember, Carmen was on the show during the same season as Clay (season 2).  Here’s what she said:  “This news does not change my opinion of him or my friendship with ...

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