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Entertainment Weekly names Adam Lambert the most exciting ‘Idol’ contestant in years

7 May 2009 9 Comments

Posted by Sherwin

Attention ‘Idol’ fans; Adam Lambert is on the cover of Entertainment Weekly.

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The magazine has named Adam the most exciting “American Idol” contestant in years—and not just because he might be gay.

Inside, the article reads:

“With his mop of glam-rock cobalt-blue-on-dyed-black hair, his hearing, his sneering, and his unambiguously ambiguous sexuality, Adam would have probably been brushed off early on. And there was also a time, more recently, when Adam would have made it to Hollywood but been dismissed as ‘too Broadway’ or ‘too musical theater.’”

While the 27-year-old singer is widely assumed to be gay, he simply told the publication: “I know who I am. I’m an honest guy, and I’m just going to keep singing.”

“Now the question is whether an openly gay contestant can win American Idol? The question is being considered everywhere from fan blogs to The New York Times – but we’re still one openly gay contestant short of a test case. Adam’s sexuality offers a fascinating challenge to the show’s status quo. Is Idol ready for a gay winner? Possibly. After all, its British forebear Pop Idol crowned a contestant, Will Young, who came out shortly after he won. And Idol itself came close when Clay Aiken, then closeted but somebody who even house plants surmised was gay, finished second. But is Idol ready for this gay(ish) winner? Perhaps not. Clay, after all, never sang “I’m gonna give you every inch of my love” while wearing skintight pants and green glitter guyliner.”

To read more about Adam, be sure to grab a copy of EW. You can go here for an Entertainment Weekly subscription.

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  • AIfan

    We really cannot blame the press — Adam Lambert is a gift of God. He is THE TRUEST EXAMPLE OF PERFECTION that those who do not believe in Him are digging hard for imperfection. His presence in American Idol makes all previous winners and successful finalists look second-rate yet his magnificence never affected his ego — a Christian in the real sense of the word. Lucky those who have the chance of meeting him in person and I am sure the whole world would welcome him with open arms!

  • http://dailycontributor.com Sherwin

    Adam is definitely the most exciting 'Idol' contender in years. Sometimes his 'rock wail irritates' me but he really knows how to put up a show. The most talented? nah. Carrie Underwood is. The most creative? Probably. But for me, it's definitely Chris Daughtry.

  • lexi

    Ahem, correction: “Most exciting American Idol contestant – EVER!”

  • Annette Marie

    Being a sing myself, as well as a Christian, I really don't care about his “sexual” preference…the guy knows how to sing, knows how to perform, and knows how to entertain. His stage presence is awesome and he truly already is a “star”. I think he will win and that he will be a very lucrative winner in terms of sales for the execs at 19! If Adam does not wil this competition, there is definately something wrong. And if the same thing happens that did with another great signer, Chris Daughtry, then we won't be watching Idol anymore. Danny is great too, but Adam has overflowing talent and is ready for the big time! Don't assume anything…vote!!!! Awesome job Adam!!! Oregon loves you!

  • Jan

    I think Adam is extremely talented. “Mad World” was mad crazy awesome!! However, for the most part, Adam's rock style just isn't my style. I am more into Danny and Kris's style of music. I'd probably buy their CD's, but not Adam's. Not because he isn't a good singer — obviously he is. I'm just not into all the screaming and rock music!! I do think Adam is going to win. I hope beyond hope, however, that if he doesn't win, its not turned into a “he didn't win because people didn't like him because he's gay” kind of thing. If Danny or Kris win, they don't deserve that kind of reaction. Any of the 3 of them would make fine winners. But I do think Adam will be crowned the winner.

  • http://your-dailyword.blogspot.com Mikes

    I really think he's set up for winning!

  • Diane

    As a conservative Christian, I deeply resent Clay Aiken's hypocrisy over the years. He lied and lied as he inspired middle aged Christian ladies to spend their $ on him. Adam is not a fraud like Clay was, apparently.

  • Amelia

    “Deeply resent” is a very harsh judgment, and shows your ignorance of how extremely tough life was like for Clay Aiken at that time. The first time he even admitted to himself – or to anyone else – that he was gay was actually on the Idol show itself (to a fellow female contestant). He couldn't even work up the courage to tell his mother or his brother until literally months after Idol was over.

    If you read articles where Clay has been interviewed since “coming out” you would see how extremely tough it was for him to “come out”. Clay was from a very conservative Christian Southern community that was not tolerant of gays. Not to mention that his sexuality was nobodies business in the first place.

    Clay was a devout Christian. Almost all Christian people I know (including my parents & and the only gay Christian man I know) think that homosexual acts are a sin. Many think that homosexuality itself is a sin (at the very least a “disease” or a curse). Clay felt very guilty about being homosexual, and it took him a long time to be able to reconcile being gay with being Christian. Adam Lambert is not Christian, and therefore didn't have that same religious/guilt confliction that Clay had.

    Clay had also been bullied growing up at school for being effeminate. Clay was not a naturally confident or outgoing person (like Adam Lambert). Clay was not “cool” like Adam Lambert. Adam makes being gay almost a “cool” thing – in a way that Clay could not do – in my opinion.

    Unlike Clay, when Adam Lambert was first asked about his sexuality after being confronted with pictures of him tongue-kissing other men. Those were pretty difficult pictures to deny. However, Adam didn't truely “come out” then, or since, to the media. All he has said on the subject is, “I know who I am, and this is a singing competition. This is not about religion, or gender, or any of that, this is about singing. It's really no one's business, to be honest with you.” Amen, Adam.

  • Amelia

    “Deeply resent” is a very harsh judgment, and shows your ignorance of how extremely tough life was like for Clay Aiken at that time. The first time he even admitted to himself – or to anyone else – that he was gay was actually on the Idol show itself (to a fellow female contestant). He couldn't even work up the courage to tell his mother or his brother until literally months after Idol was over.

    If you read articles where Clay has been interviewed since “coming out” you would see how extremely tough it was for him to “come out”. Clay was from a very conservative Christian Southern community that was not tolerant of gays. Not to mention that his sexuality was nobodies business in the first place.

    Clay was a devout Christian. Almost all Christian people I know (including my parents & and the only gay Christian man I know) think that homosexual acts are a sin. Many think that homosexuality itself is a sin (at the very least a “disease” or a curse). Clay felt very guilty about being homosexual, and it took him a long time to be able to reconcile being gay with being Christian. Adam Lambert is not Christian, and therefore didn't have that same religious/guilt confliction that Clay had.

    Clay had also been bullied growing up at school for being effeminate. Clay was not a naturally confident or outgoing person (like Adam Lambert). Clay was not “cool” like Adam Lambert. Adam makes being gay almost a “cool” thing – in a way that Clay could not do – in my opinion.

    Unlike Clay, when Adam Lambert was first asked about his sexuality after being confronted with pictures of him tongue-kissing other men. Those were pretty difficult pictures to deny. However, Adam didn't truely “come out” then, or since, to the media. All he has said on the subject is, “I know who I am, and this is a singing competition. This is not about religion, or gender, or any of that, this is about singing. It's really no one's business, to be honest with you.” Amen, Adam.