Idol Shockers & Scandals

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Julia Lilkendey on Aug 18, 2009 at 2:41PM

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Idol Shockers & Scandals

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There's always been a whole "Is he or isn't he" debate about season two runner-up Clay Aiken. But speculation grew -- by leaps and bounds -- when former soldier John Paulus claimed he had sex with the Measure of a Man singer. The two allegedly had their "secret sex affair" at a Quality Inn in North Carolina, which is near where Clay lives. The accuser even pulled a Lewinsky, collecting evidence: a soiled towel and instant messages both belonging to Clay and even passed a lie detector test. Clay reacted as he does with every allegation -- by not reacting.

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