Although Clay Aiken says his decision to come out might lose him a few fans, three of his former American Idol competitors have his back.

Photo, Carmen Rasmusen and Vanessa Olivarez by: Roger Karnbad / Celebrity Photo
"This news does not change my opinion of him or my friendship with him," says Carmen Rasmusen, 23, who competed alongside Aiken during the show's second season.
But she admits she was somewhat shocked by the news. "I'm surprised, I guess because he kept it quiet for so long!"
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