Wednesday, May 21, 2003
American Idol: What the fans think
| Reasons to like Ruben | Reasons to like Clay |
Versatility
"Ruben can sing anything and is so smooth. He just acts like a natural."
- Gary Barnes, Cleves
| "Clay can sing anything ... Clay has the most natural talent."
- Melody Gregory, St. Bernard
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Star quality
"He is America's next big-time male singer. He will be around for a long time."
- Jim Galbreath, Hamilton
| "This young man is a superstar in the making."
- Jennifer Longenecker, Liberty Township
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Voice
"He has an amazing voice, and that's really all that matters."
- Ana Fleishe, Loveland
| "He has an awesome voice."
- Molly Muldoon, West Chester
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Look
"He's the opposite of what every other 'American Idol' is nowadays. He's a big African-American male who can sing his heart out!"
- Yvonne LaCharity, Madisonville
| "He doesn't look like your typical American Idol, but he has an incredible voice and he draws you in with his performance."
- Theresa Lynch, Lebanon
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Consistency
"Quite simply, Ruben has been the most consistent."
- Bryan Reynolds, White Oak
| "Clay has consistently been great. He is confident.... He has grown immensely during this competition."
- Suzanne Coffman, Colerain Township
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Comparison
"He is the next Luther Vandross."
- Tiffany Kullman, Hamilton Township
| "Clay is the Frank Sinatra of this generation."
- Helen Tingle, Richmond, Ind.
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Style
"He has a wonderful stage presence and looks as if he is completely at home on stage."
- Garrett Hilsinger, Mason
| "There's just something about Clay Aiken that has us glued to the TV every Tuesday and Wednesday. He has a powerful voice and is very entertaining.
- Jane DeSelms, Springfield Township
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Role model
"He brings it strong every week. He seems to be a very positive influence in a time when we as a country need it most."
- Michelle Montgomery, College Hill
| "He volunteers in his community and wants to be a special education teacher. These traits make him a positive role model for young people, not just another pop star."
- Patsy Ann Hampton, Westwood
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Idol-like
"He's not there to impress you with his looks; he's there to impress you with his voice, and impress you he does."
- Melissa Hiltenbeite, Anderson Township
| "He looks like the All-American boy, the kid next door, the American Idol."
- Judith Justice, Millville
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Obvious choice
"Ruben seems to be more natural than anyone else. He puts his heart into whatever song he is singing, with no effort."
- Robert Jones, Wilder
| "Clay is vibrant and refreshing.... He leaps on the stage and you know there is the new American Idol."
- Ronn Rucker, North Bend
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