American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard Maintains Close Ties With Clay Aiken, Prepares New Album

Ruben Studdard, the Season 2 winner of American Idol, remains close with his fellow contestants from that season, especially Clay Aiken and Kimberley Locke, maintaining regular communication and sharing a familial bond. Studdard and Aiken have toured together, appeared on The Masked Singer, and reunited on Broadway, with their families also interlinked, reflecting a deep friendship formed during the competition. Studdard recently revealed he has spoken with Kelly Clarkson and Ryan Seacrest, recalling fond memories and collaborations. In addition to his music career, Studdard participated in Season 15 of The Biggest Loser and shared that while he has not yet watched the Netflix docuseries 'Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser,' his own experience on the show was positive, emphasizing the lasting relationships he built, especially with trainer Dolvett Quince. He is currently working on an acoustic cover album, inspired by Billy Joel, which he hopes to release early next year. Overall, Studdard highlights the importance of the connections he has maintained from both his American Idol and Biggest Loser experiences.