Clay Aiken Reflects on Rosie O'Donnell 'Outing' Him on 'The View'

Clay Aiken recently appeared on Page Six Radio to discuss past controversies, including Rosie O'Donnell's comments about him on "The View." The discussion centered on an incident from years ago involving Kelly Ripa, which occurred after Aiken had not yet publicly come out.

The situation began when Aiken placed his hand over Kelly Ripa's mouth during a live television appearance. The following day, Rosie O'Donnell addressed the incident on "The View," referring to Ripa as "homophobic," despite Aiken's status at the time as not yet publicly out.

Appearing on Page Six Radio, Aiken reflected on the incident more than two decades later. He described the period as a "catastrophic week" in his life, with O'Donnell's on-air comments adding another layer of complexity to an already difficult time. The former "American Idol" star shared his perspective on the events and their lasting impact.

Aiken's appearance on Page Six Radio, hosted by Danny Murphy and Evan Real, provided a platform for him to revisit these significant moments from his public life. The show airs weekdays on SiriusXM Stars Channel 138 from 8 am to 10 am ET, with replays available at 2 pm ET and on-demand.