Comic Begs Clay Aiken for Forgiveness
Kathy Griffin, She Who Coined 'Gayken,' Talks to the Hand
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: Actress and host Kathy Griffin on stage during Bravo Network's 2nd Annual A-List Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: TV personality Kathy Griffin and TV personality Aubrey O'Day attend Bravo's 2nd annual A-List Awards held at the Orpheum Theater on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin;Aubrey O'Day
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: TV personality Kathy Griffin and TV personality Aubrey O'Day attend Bravo's 2nd annual A-List Awards held at the Orpheum Theater on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin;Aubrey O'Day
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: TV personality Kathy Griffin and TV personality Aubrey O'Day attend Bravo's 2nd annual A-List Awards held at the Orpheum Theater on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin;Aubrey O'Day
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: TV personality Kathy Griffin and TV personality Aubrey O'Day attend Bravo's 2nd annual A-List Awards held at the Orpheum Theater on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin;Aubrey O'Day
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: TV personality Kathy Griffin and TV personality Aubrey O'Day attend Bravo's 2nd annual A-List Awards held at the Orpheum Theater on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin;Aubrey O'Day
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: TV personality Kathy Griffin and TV personality Aubrey O'Day attend Bravo's 2nd annual A-List Awards held at the Orpheum Theater on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin;Aubrey O'Day
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: TV personality Kathy Griffin and TV personality Aubrey O'Day attend Bravo's 2nd annual A-List Awards held at the Orpheum Theater on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin;Aubrey O'Day
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: TV personality Kathy Griffin and TV personality Aubrey O'Day attend Bravo's 2nd annual A-List Awards held at the Orpheum Theater on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin;Aubrey O'Day
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: TV personality Kathy Griffin and TV personality Aubrey O'Day attend Bravo's 2nd annual A-List Awards held at the Orpheum Theater on April 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kathy Griffin;Aubrey O'Day
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Ormanjo
04:40 PMJun 11 2009
I think Kathy Griffen IS funny, but I never enjoyed the joks she made at Clay Aiken's expense. Was she seriously trying to be forgiven? When the distinction is lost between ridicule and wit, feelings will be hurt, even hers (though I doubt she is truly seeking reconcilation).
ShanonRN
05:28 AMJan 03 2009
She simply stated the obvious. His People Mag headline should have read: Yes Kathy, I'm gay.
DanMLeGrand
12:28 AMJan 03 2009
I love Kathy Griffin but I always found it strange that she would make fun of Clay's sexuality when she obviously has a lot of gay friends and a big gay fan base. I don't blame Clay for not being friendly to her. I also think it is funny that Kathy expects everyone to accept her comments as a joke but she was crying when Jay Leno made jokes about her looks.
Exangelos
08:56 PMJan 03 2009
Some times harrasshing a person just isn't funny. I love most of your routine, Kathy. But you blew it. Suck it up. Clay wasn't very nice to you ??? Waa waa waa
Jodylantoria
06:50 PMDec 18 2008
AOL, those guys over there who make decisions which news to post on the internet, be careful with your choices. Most of the time you are making mountains out of molehills. On you is conferred a tremendous responsibility - exercise that responsibility wisely. The public doesn't need to know what Lindsay Lohan looks like picking her nose, or this conflict between Kathy Griffin and Clay Aiken, etc. Don't be a gossipmonger
MQTPenra79
12:41 AMDec 12 2008
Kinda knew that he was...the whole "Gayken" thing was funny though....
JoannaTMT
12:11 PMDec 09 2008
Why would anyone listen to what she has to say. She's never funny. It's none of her business. She's looking for a "thank you" - am I missing something? She's a loser!
Trisha46
06:19 AMDec 09 2008
Clay Aiken's sexuality is a very personal and private matter... Kathy Griffin had no right going there. Yeah, Don Rickles was insulting and it was thought to be funny, but did he go to places like this?? I don't think so.So Clay is gay, big deal and if he chose not to say it out there, that's his right. It's not up to her to bring it to the public's attention... How pompous of her to say HE wasn't very nice... what an idiot she is
DEBRA7UP
02:54 AMDec 09 2008
WHO GIVES A ****!!!! I KNOW IF HE EVER SITS ON THE PLANE I AM RIDING, AND PUTS HIS FEET UP ON MY ARM REST, HE WILL BE WALKING OFF THE PLANE WITH A DAMAGED LEG!!!! HOMEY DON'T PLAY.. I DON'T CARE IF YOUR A MOVIE, ACTOR STAR OR WHAT.. YOU ARE NO BETTER THAN I!!!! HES AN IDIOT ANYWAY!!!
Seascape55
07:46 PMDec 09 2008
Gee, when Don Rickles made fun of people back in the day, everyone thought he was brilliant.... but now Kathy Griffin makes fun and she's labeled a bi*ch... what's up with that????
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