(antiMusic) The man that sparked the "Gay Aiken" controversy five months ago now says he regrets telling his story to a tabloid. John Paulus, a former Green Beret, claimed that he had met American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken through a gay website and had a one night stand with the singer in December of 2005.
"In an very callow and selfish moment I relayed the story to the National Enquirer," Paulus wrote on his blog last Friday. "The next day I had come to realize what I had done- I defied the trust of someone. I attempted to rectify my error by seeking a solution to stop the story from being printed. Through an entertainment attorney I had a cease and desist letter sent to America Media Corp, the owner of the National Enquirer. The story had been stopped temporarily until it was leaked to Billy Masters by one of his sources inside of Star Magazine. Billy Masters went on to provide the information to the New York Post which ran it as a blind item."
He said that he takes "full and complete responsibility" for the story getting out but adds that started his tell-all blog to "get even" with Aiken's rabid fans. He wrote that his "blog was not an attempt to ruin Clay or to seek attention, it was used as a vice to seek vengeance against those fans who continued to soil my name and compromise my livelihood. My vengeance was done at the expense of another human being and I apologize to Clay for that and I hope he will accept."
Rant or Rave? Your turn, post your comments and thoughts on this news item. But hey keep it clean, we wouldn't want to have to wash your mouth out with Old Spice.
Posted by Anon:
As much as as I don't want to believe Paulus, but why isn't Clay Aiken suing? Something's amiss...
Posted by JP at it again.:
sooo, NOW(in his new blog) JP has threatened to reveal something to end Clay's career. After he apologized? Sorry, that guy's Blog is a stalker's blog who's looking for the attention. Why is he getting it? Because People believe the tabloids? or because people are watching this guy like a train wreck waiting to happen. THE GUY IS UNSTABLE!
Posted by Me:
I don't think Clay has been hiding...he has been very busy working on his CD and really he has never been in the limelight so to speak. I thinl also he doesn't have to say anything. He knows what is true and if his fans don't believe him, then that is their problem...he doesn't have to prove anything to anyone except to himself and to God. He knows this and therefore stands true to what he believes. He lets things that don't matter roll off his back...his fans are more worried than he is. J.P is in love with Clay and has been since AI2 and he wants to be Clay and have his life. He is SO jealous of him. He has pictures of him all over his walls and his computer(per his own sister's words). He made a pass at Clay and Clay turned him down and the rest is history...yeah J.P we know what REALLY happened!!!! You are SIMPLY a "stalker"!!!
Posted by Me:
I don't think Clay has been hiding...he has been very busy working on his CD and really he has never been in the limelight so to speak. I thinl also he doesn't have to say anything. He knows what is true and if his fans don't believe him, then that is their problem...he doesn't have to prove anything to anyone except to himself and to God. He knows this and therefore stands true to what he believes. He lets things that don't matter roll off his back...his fans are more worried than he is. J.P is in love with Clay and has been since AI2 and he wants to be Clay and have his life. He is SO jealous of him. He has pictures of him all over his walls and his computer(per his own sister's words). He made a pass at Clay and Clay turned him down and the rest is history...yeah J.P we know what REALLY happened!!!! You are SIMPLY a "stalker"!!!
Posted by Vigil:
JP is equivalent to sewer waste. He can take his 'apologies' & stick it where the sun don't shine.
Posted by donna:
Why doesn't JP stop writnig about Clay? Now he is blaming everyone but himself for spreading gossip. Why did he take a lie detector test and save a cumrag(his words )if he wasn't planning on hurting Clay?The fans of Clay's wouldn't have any reason to come to Clay's defence if JP wasn't sprilling all kinds of hate toward Clay. Just look at JP's website and you tell me if JP was feeling bad about selling his story to the tabloids.Also why did he have the audacity to go on the Howard Stern show(or rather send a spokes person for him if he was trying to block the story? JP was trying hard to distroy Clay, for whatever reason. I hope Clay sues the guy for all he's worth.To me JP is a loser and only wanted some attention from the media so he could make porn movies. Lets face it, at 38 JP is desperate and used Clay as a way to get the attention he needed to make his sex film.I hope he is happy that he dragged someone through the dirt to get what he wanted.
Posted by Tina:
In MSMBC article, NE magazine which printed the story in the first place discredited this person's sorry claim. I have no doubt that he will have another story couple months later simply because people do believe everything they saw from internet.
Posted by be honest:
If he is truly sorry, Paulus will tell the truth.
Posted by Clayfan:
I think Paulus should stop with this story already. Clay's CD is coming out and the original story is now old news. He is trying to stir it all up again. Paulus, you are a very cruel man. How do you look at yourself in the mirror?
Posted by Carol:
This scumbag wants us now to think he's a nice guy or something--by apologizing and saying he tried to squash the story. He's just trying to stay in the limelight and you crazy media types accommodate him. And you won't even call him what he is, now obvious-namely a pathological liar. So you list some misleading title that refers to Clay as gay again. Leave Clay alone. He isn't going to respond to this BS. Why should he ever acknowledge this? Clay is a bonified star, and no one cares, but hopes this snake crawls back into his hole. At this point, even a retraction wouldn't make me think any better of him! He's a sicko. Clay is a totally classy guy who loves women, but doesn't act like a pig. He's a southern gentleman and will make a great dad when he finds the right lady (lucky whoever she may be). Then maybe everyone will shut up and let him alone!
Posted by Why?:
Paulus is a stalker! He has put pictures of Mr Aiken's home and living community on his blog.
This man needs to be put in jail!
Posted by Not me:
I don't believe that John Paulus has ever met Clay Aiken. He only wishes that he had.
Posted by Kath:
I can't believe this story won't die! Paulus' family has come out publicly and stated that their son has been enamored with Clay Aiken since AI Season 2 and is literally "obsessed" with him. They give him and his claims no credibility whatsoever. This guy has been trying to break into gay porn for years. The man is sick. Leave Clay Aiken alone!
Posted by Female Claylover:
That GayBeret Liar, publicity seeker is just trying to stir up more untrue news about OMC and is just a jealous Jerk!
Posted by karma:
Paulus is still alive & breathing? WHY?
Posted by How about you get a life:
Let me get this straight, Paulus has an alleged encounter with Clay, runs to the National Enquirer, hooks up with a Porn Producer, and he claims Clay fans soil his name and compromised his livelihood? Paulus you soiled yourself by running to a scandal magazine that isn't known for it truth and accuracy in reporting. You soiled yourself and any former livelihood when you decide to become a Porn Star. Get a clue Paulus. Here's another clue and this is directed to Paulus and even Anti-music-those anonymous message board posts, those so called Clay fans on your board could just very well be Paulus messages to himself hoping to continue his 15 seconds of fame. Yeah I alway believe that an anonymous poster is who he says he is. From reading some of the comments on here, I see Clay fans has more to worry about then Paulus stalking Clay. They have their own stalker. Hey Nanny aka ???, why you going to a Clay message board when you are obviously not a fan. Talk about hysterical behavior. Seek counseling.
Posted by Nanny:
?? - if you want hysterical reaction, go read Openly Clay board where they are freaking out over Clay being photographed at the hockey game with a woman. They cannot stand seeing a female within 100 feet of him.
Posted by hikingartist:
Please refrain from using the words "rectify" and the phrase "come clean" on this page, thank you.
Posted by Jake:
Too bad these smut rags don't ignore him too. These rags that print this kind of garbage are being used by Paulus to keep his lies out there. No reputable media will touch this pap.
Posted by Jake:
I'm sure that Clay has good professional advice on how to handle a stalker. Ignoring them is the right thing to do.
Posted by dave:
I read Paulas blog. This guy is very sick. At this point, I hope people are investigating this guy.
Posted by ??:
No you read into MSNBC calling him a liar by reporting the Enquirer's denials. Now you are biased of course but you're now thinking the tabloid is truthful? While this guy does seem rather shakey and his story is simply defies logic, he wanted to kill the story but then started a blog because of it's response. Putting that aside, most Clay fans will only believe what they want to believe. Aiken's silence on this speaks a lot louder than words. If it wasn't true you'd think he'd laugh it off in public not run and hide. But the bottom line is it really doesn't matter if he is gay or not, if you love his music for his music then his sexuality won't make a bit of difference. If you "love" him for more superficial, puppy love reasons, then go bark up another tree because his sexuality doesn't matter then because you don't have a chance in hell of ending up with him. I have to say I do enjoy watching the hysterical reaction of Clay fans to this. It's far more entertaining that his music.
Posted by truth is reality:
Hey denial. your in denial. that's your fantasy, not reality.
Posted by idiots:
NBC called johnny boy a liar.
Posted by Reese is an idiot. :
reese you are the idiot here! John is the liar! he's a PROVEN LIAR. Reese is uninformed.
Posted by ha ha:
Are you silly little Claybitches gonna now boycott NBC? They ran a similar story too. Earth to morons, you may not like it but when someone makes a public accusation it is news. And when they try and backpeddle it is news as well. You want all fluffy stories about Clay but that's not journalism, that's Tiger Beat.
Posted by denial:
that's right clay fans don't attack the message just the messenger(s). What's gonna happen when Ryan Seacrest admits his affair with Clay?
Posted by Reese:
John Paulus has been very honest from day one about his encounter with Clay Aiken. Yes Paulus has had many rounds with the fans but it is understandable with the vengence these fans seek and act out upon. Clay is afraid to come clean because he see's the behavior of his fanbase. They will turn on him as they have Paulus. Clay will eventually come out and I hope these fans have the decency to apologize to Paulus for all tey have said and done to him defending someone who was a fraud (Clay).
Posted by Mello Yellow:
The ones who keep reading Pornus's blog and reading what he has to say are the one's keeping him here in the news. By clicking his link you are adding fuel to the fire. If people would just stay the hell away from his site and quit giving him hits then he might not be around so much. By visiting his site, you are just hurting Clay. Don't bother to disagree or argue with me because this ariticle and the other journalists who pray on Clay Aiken just to get hits on thier site (smack my hand for falling for it) are implorable and the epitome of K-mart issued degrees in journalism. Long Live Clay Aiken Stand Tall, Clay!
Posted by Jess:
why is my post duplicating? Sorry about that.
Posted by jess:
ok, your right I can't spell either, but I was agreeing with the poster. Clay is the Victim, Paulaus is the one telling lies. I've seen what he's done in his blog for months.It's a Sick look at a psychopath. I hope Clay has security. lots of it.
Posted by jess:
ok, your right I can't spell either, but I was agreeing with the poster. Clay is the Victim, Paulaus is the one telling lies. I've seen what he's done in his blog for months.It's a Sick look at a psychopath. I hpoe Clay has security.
Posted by Nanny:
Check Perez Hilton'n blog, the comments under John's picture. All of his lies exposed!
Posted by noyb:
I want to know when the press is going to apologize to Clay for all of the lies they published about him in the last 5 months. I am sure you are proud of what you do for a living. John Paulus and all of the tabloids that have printed his lies are scum.
Posted by Lisa:
I am going to give the guy the benefit of the doubt. Jess, you should correct all your spelling errors. They are too numerous to mention.
Posted by he's a sick b*stard:
So now this Paulus scum is continuing to keep Clay and himself in the news by apologizing? Paulus is sick. If he was really honorable (yeah, right) and had good intentions he wouldn't keep a blog going with Clay's name in it. No one believes your lies or "I'm sorry" routine. Give it up, scum!
Posted by Jess:
holy crap that spelling is bad. That's a post that Paulas would make himself. He is the worst speller on the planet. lying little bastard makes posts that seem to be clay's fans but aren't. No wonder they get such a bad rep. I read this on another site that mentions the National Enquirer claims this guy is a lier. And that he never sent them any leagal letter. Who is the lier and who isn't is the question now isn't it. My money is on Clay being the innocent victim in all of this.
Posted by paulasss is a liar.:
well since you seemed to leave out the part about the national Enquirer calling Paulassss a liar, then I would say that you and your point/click journalism is a sad sorry excuse for jouralism. And Paulassss is the piggest gay oppourtunist there is. I am not a fan of Clay's butI am not stupid either. why doesn't your story cover all of the story?
Posted by paulasss is a liar:
well since you seemed to leave out the part about the national Enquirer calling Paulassss a liar, then I would say that you and your point/click journalism is a sad sorry excuse for jouralism. And Paulassss is the piggest gay oppourtunist there is. I am not a fan of Clay's butI am not stupid either. why doesn't your story cover all of the story?
