Clay Aiken Comes to Broadway

NEW YORK CITY, NY -- Former American Idol finalist and pop star Clay Aiken is set to make his Broadway debut this January in the musical "Spamalot," based on the hilarious film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, where he will play the role of Sir Robin.

The role was originated by David Hyde Pearce, but now Aiken is stepping in to play the cowardly knight until May 4th.

Director Mike Nichols says, "Clay Aiken is amazing beyond that glorious voice. Turns out he is an excellent comic actor and a master of character. People will be surprised by his wide ranging talent, since the first impression is of great country charm and a singer to remember. This guy is not only a star, he is a lot more. We are lucky to get him for Spamalot."

No word yet on how the Central Christian Church of Wichita is taking this news. Appearing on Broadway is hardly going to "butch" up Aiken's image among the ultra-religious wackos who were attacking the church last week for setting up a concert with the pop star due to questions around his sexual orientation.

Side note: These are some of the "controversial" pictures, claimed to have been sent from Aiken to another guy he chatted with online.