American Idol Clay Aiken: My political career is more difficult than 'American Idol' 05/20/2014 Clay Aiken says politics is more difficult than "American Idol." Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Josh Gracin expecting fifth childRuben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform a duet for first time in 13 years on 'The View'Rickey Smith, former 'American Idol' finalist, dead at age 36 TAGS: American Idol Clay Aiken