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Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken talk 'American Idol' memories and music ahead of Newark show

Season two of “American Idol” had a bevy of celebrity guests, including Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie and Olivia Newton-John. Contestant Ruben Studdard played it cool each week — until Oprah showed up.
Yahoo

Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken bring pitch-perfect voices, boy band moves to Newark, Ohio

Timeless songs. Big personalities. Show-stopping performances. Those were some of the elements that made “American Idol” must-see TV in its heyday 20 years ago. You really had to be there to truly ...
Variety

20 Years After Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken Faced Off on ‘American Idol,’ the Two Reunite for ‘Nostalgia’ Tour, Season 21 Finale

On May 21, 2003, 38.1 million viewers watched Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken battle it out to become the winner of season two of “American Idol.” When Ryan Seacrest opened the envelope, he proclaimed, ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

'American Idol' veterans Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken reunite for nostalgic tour

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Twenty years after competing together on Season 2 of “American Idol,” Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are together again. “Twenty: ...