Posted Dec 28th 2006 11:52AM by TMZ Staff

Filed under: Music, Wacky and Weird, American Idol

Clay Aiken's diva-like behavior has got one former fan pissed off. The former "American Idol" star is being accused of booting a 15-year-old boy off of a concert line-up simply because he wasn't festive enough.

Joshua Willard won a North Carolina singing competition, which gave him the chance to perform with the Greensboro Symphony during Clay Aiken's Holiday concert on Saturday. Willard told TMZ he rehearsed his song, Stevie Wonder's "Superstition," and had just finished a soundcheck when managers of the Symphony told him the devastating news that Aiken's camp had decided that he would not be allowed to perform because he was not singing a Christmas song. Bah humbug!

Curiously, other singers who did have holiday songs prepared were also not allowed to sing. Instead, Willard was only allowed to lead a 30-second group singalong. Lisa Crawford, CEO of the Greensboro Symphony, told TMZ that the children were never promised they could sing with Clay; "It was his tour and show. We were just hired to play."

uring his concert, Willard says Aiken "was trying to be more of a comedian than a singer," -- and an unfunny one at that. Aiken made multiple references to his controversial appearance on "Live with Regis and Kelly," where he attempted to put his hand over Ripa's mouth. Willard says Aiken was rude to audience members and told several people to sit down and cover their mouth. Clay even showed a raunchier side by pretending he had flatulence every time feedback came through the speakers. Talk about making a stink!

An hour after the show, Willard got to meet Clay, but says that Miss Thing was "snotty" and acted like he was too good for his little fans. The former Claymates were even told not to take individual pictures with Aiken, only group shots. Willard is devastated and says that due to Aiken's behavior, he now "could care less of Clay." Joshua hopes to tryout for the next season of "American Idol," to show the world what a down to earth Idol is really like.

Calls to Clay's rep were not immediately returned.

Linky Poo

Ugh! Nothing ever surprises me anymore. I can't stand Clay Aiken!! Go away already!

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This doesn't surprise me about Clay Aiken. After seeing him in interviews, guest spots, and other TV performances all post-AI - It is so easy to tell his humor isn't funny and he comes across as rude and arrogant.

I can't stand the guy.

Clay is a fool. Come out. Be Happy. Lay of the anti-depressants! He would be so much happier and more respected if he just came out.

What a jerk. Even on Days, he acted like he was Diana Ross or something.

What a jerk. Even on Days, he acted like he was Diana Ross or something.

LoL, I know!

"Where's my car? I'm NOT gonna miss CHRISTMAS!"

*tosses coat over shoulder, flips hair*

Frankly, I disrespect Willard more. He says he "could care less"?!!!!!

Um, no, kid.

You mean you COULDN'T care less. Otherwise, you're suggesting you care a little.

No dice. No sympathy.

Go Clay!!

Frankly, I disrespect Willard more. He says he "could care less"?!!!!!

Um, no, kid.

You mean you COULDN'T care less. Otherwise, you're suggesting you care a little.

LoL, the misuse of that phrase is something that's always annoyed me.

This doesn't suprise me. Clay is such a diva and is VERY rude, to everyone!

Frankly, I disrespect Willard more. He says he "could care less"?!!!!!

Um, no, kid.

You mean you COULDN'T care less. Otherwise, you're suggesting you care a little.

No dice. No sympathy.

Go Clay!!

I COULDN'T care less if he misused his grammar a bit. Who gives a rat's ass when the whole point is that Clay is a pompous, egotistical, overrated lounge singer who thinks that he is God's gift?

I heard Carrie Underwood was like that to some fans as well.

These people haven't been famous for a long time, and already they're acting like snotty little divas and divos. It's a shame. These kids look up to them and want to meet them, and they're treated like garbage. If they're not careful, their fans will put them right back where they were before they sold tons of records.

And JSF, getting upset over a 15 year-old making a mistake on grammar is just stupid. Get your priorities straight.

I heard Carrie Underwood was like that to some fans as well.

These people haven't been famous for a long time, and already they're acting like snotty little divas and divos. It's a shame. These kids look up to them and want to meet them, and they're treated like garbage. If they're not careful, their fans will put them right back where they were before they sold tons of records.

And JSF, getting upset over a 15 year-old making a mistake on grammar is just stupid. Get your priorities straight.

Sorry, Bree, but in the grand scheme of things, getting upset over a boy not being able to sing in a concert with a male diva isn't so smart, either. Neither of these battles will get anyone into heaven or hell. Therefore, both arguments are pointless. But even if it is a pointless battle, I'll fight it. I STRONGLY believe in the English language and I'll fight anyone who abuses this beautiful language. It's my choice.

Cant Stand Clay ... He thinks just because he won on AI he thinks hes all day .. he needs to give his head a shake .... AAGGGHHH!!

Cant Stand Clay ... He thinks just because he won on AI he thinks hes all day .. he needs to give his head a shake .... AAGGGHHH!!

He didn't win on AI.