In April of 2016, Clay Aiken left a lovely message on his Facebook page:
You know what? It’s taken me 14 years to realize it… I DID WIN! No final 2 from #AmericanIdol ever became nor stayed as close as my winner and I. @realrubenstuddard has been more than a co-worker & more than a friend… he’s been a true brother. No #idol finalist have ever won in the way we have. Never mind the albums and tours. Never mind the platform and exposure. American Idol gave me one of my greatest friends ever. And for that, I am truly grateful. #idolfinale #idolfarewell #losangeles #dolbytheatre
I thought the following video by Sue Rue says a lot about friendship!!
“A strong friendship doesn’t need daily conversation or being together.
As long as the relationship lives in the heart, true friends never part.”
~Anonymous~
Truly winners and brothers – you can’t ask for more! They make me so happy and the photos and video are excellent! A good start to the weekend! As always
a thank you is very necessary. SueRue, too – great video!
The message from Clay is the best quote said. All the pictures are great. The video is great from SueReu. Thank you again. Remember friendship is great. Clay always has a big heart and great voice.
Just what was needed on a rainy day here…Ruben & Clay at their best! I remember those Hammer pants that Clay wore on the Tried & True tour. Thanks to SueRue for all those terrific videos that CANN is allowed to post for Clay's fans.
Thank you, CANN and SueReu for bringing us great pictures and a fantastic video of Clay and Ruben being the best!
thanks cann and sue reu forbring those great pictures of clay and ruben and a very fantastic video of omc and ruben
What fun reliving those memories!!! Thanks so much!!