“Once the jack-o’-lanterns are gone, it’s time to go,” the North Carolina native says via Zoom, in his signature Southern ...

The "American Idol" alum -- who came out as gay in 2008 -- randomly asked about Mendes during a sit-down with Variety.

Rumors about Shawn Mendes' sexuality have been spreading for years, but now gay singer Clay Aiken is gossiping about it, too.

At least that’s the rule for Clay Aiken, the “American Idol” runner-up whose new album ... doing press in general is new. By the way, did Shawn Mendes come out today?

Clay Aiken is joining the conversation about Shawn Mendes’ sexuality. In an interview with Variety published Wednesday, the ...