jmh123 Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Oh merrieeee, I'm so sorry the two of you are going through this. I'm glad they are managing the pain--that's big. I wish we could somehow make it all go away--it seems so unfair. Lots of love to you both. Quote Link to comment
jmh123 Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Woah, and there really a whole bunch new dates: https://www.rubenandclay.com/tour Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Sorry I missed all the excitement last night. I did too much over the weekend and was wiped out by 8 pm Central time last night. So, even though I'm supposed to be working today, I'll be catching up! St. Charles, MO is the only date I think I can get to, unless I decide to get crazy and fly to see a couple of shows in California with couchie! LOL The Instagram reel announcing more dates, really cute: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Csh2lTyg5rX/?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg%3D%3D And The Impossible Dream from last night: 1 Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Just got my St. Charles ticket and my M&G for that show. BTW, I LOVE Clay's jacket. It's so...him. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
gbmifan Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 My show will be in January at the Macomb Center on the 13th. It is only 46 minutes away from me. Two days earlier is in Kalamazoo Miller theater. I saw a Christmas concert there but it is a good 3 hours away and in January that could be iffy. I am excited there is so many choices. 2 Quote Link to comment
beanerknits Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 55 minutes ago, ldyjocelyn said: Just got my St. Charles ticket and my M&G for that show. BTW, I LOVE Clay's jacket. It's so...him. I had jawdropper when he walked in. You're right......it's so Clay. Wondering what his 'new' fans (and there appears to be many who just 'discovered them') may have thought, since they certainly don't know him like we do 😂 Also love how they did his hair!! Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 I love dramatic sleeves like that, and his hair was stunning. Also, the no-socks look is still in, I guess! I've seen lots of comments on FB/Instagram saying that Clay and Ruben and their talent blew the current contestants out of the water. The only other thing I watched from last night was Iam singing "Monsters" with James Blunt. That was GOOD. Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Backtracking a bit, an article from Broadway World about Clay's hosting duties a few nights ago. (I may have posted this already, but I can't remember!) https://www.broadwayworld.com/raleigh/article/Review-2023-Triangle-Rising-Star-Awards-20230519 Article from Entertainment Tonight about their return last night. https://www.etonline.com/american-idol-alums-ruben-studdard-and-clay-aiken-talk-returning-to-the-show-20-years-later-205023 Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Link to the story from ET: Love the picture! Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Bigger images (including the one from above) via Getty. Sadly, there's a watermark. Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 More backtracking from yesterday. This is Clay's picture with the stylist from last night (and from Idol from way back when) Miles: Quote So good to see these 2 today..@realrubenstuddard @clayaiken @americanidol can’t believe their finale was 20 years ago today! Great memories… Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 https://www.instagram.com/p/CshVZQHvCCS/ Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Entertainment Tonight on Twitter, Ruben interviews Clay: Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 The full Entertainment Tonight write-up and CLIP! Very adorable, from both of the guys. https://www.etonline.com/american-idol-alums-ruben-studdard-and-clay-aiken-talk-returning-to-the-show-20-years-later-205023 Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Entertainment Weekly has a nice write up about the finale here. Quote Link to comment
VoxAngelicus Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 This morning I bought tickets for hubby and me to attend the Ruben and Clay concert in Milwaukee, which coincidentally is where he and I had our honeymoon when we were young and poor. Unfortunately we’re no longer young but thankfully we’re no longer poor, so I also bought a Meet and Greet for me. He wasn’t interested in that for himself, lol. I’m feeling very lucky that I’ll get to enjoy Clay in concert again in 2024. ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 minute ago, VoxAngelicus said: This morning I bought tickets for hubby and me to attend the Ruben and Clay concert in Milwaukee, which coincidentally is where he and I had our honeymoon when we were young and poor. Unfortunately we’re no longer young but thankfully we’re no longer poor, so I also bought a Meet and Greet for me. He wasn’t interested in that for himself, lol. I’m feeling very lucky that I’ll get to enjoy Clay in concert again in 2024. ❤️ YAY!!!!! I'm so happy for you! Glad you are getting a M&G too. Clay tweet! LOL Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 I just received a text from merrieeee -- her daughter is not doing well. Any good thoughts, well wishes and prayers for her would be much appreciated... Quote Link to comment
gbmifan Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 merrieeee: Keeping you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers. This has got to be so stressful. Quote Link to comment
VoxAngelicus Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) merrieeee, I’m very sorry about what’s happening to your daughter. Sending well wishes fir her and hoping that her condition improves. Edited May 24, 2023 by VoxAngelicus Incorrect bolding Quote Link to comment
RIFAN Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 Merrieeee, I am so sorry to hear the news about your daughter. We are all thinking of her and you and praying for a good outcome. Please keep us posted and let her know that she has Aiken’s Army pulling for her recovery. Quote Link to comment
FearofH2O Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 Continued good thoughts for your daughter, merrieeee. Quote Link to comment
merrieeee Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 Guys no miracles any more, just days! I’m posting so I can keep from collapsing! 2 Quote Link to comment
ldyjocelyn Posted May 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 14 minutes ago, merrieeee said: Guys no miracles any more, just days! I’m posting so I can keep from collapsing! merrieeee, I am so sad for you. Keeping you in my thoughts and holding you and your daughter close to my heart. Quote Link to comment
RIFAN Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 Merieeee, I am so very sorry for this sad news. We are all thinking of you—you are in our hearts and prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment
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