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6/2/2008 4:05 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Ruben Studdard: On the Rag

Clay Aiken's biggest rival -- other than a TMZ photog -- gave a perspiring performance in DC last night. How many towels does that guy need?

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nofear:  1351 days ago

I like Ruben better than creepy Clay.

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Belle Start:  1351 days ago

Ruben is one of the best R&B singers out there. How many rags does he need? How many did Elvis need, he had his scarf guy, what about James Brown he had his own guy come out there with a scarf when he was sweating to the oldies. When you're putting that much into a performance like Ruben does and the other greats, you need a rag or a scarf. Clay probably does need a rag, but not on his head.

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Twinker:  1351 days ago

Heart attack waiting to happen.

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CTS:  1351 days ago

The two worst American Idols ever. Fatso and the Gayboy.

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JJ:  1351 days ago

Hey...Hey..Hey...It's Ruuuuuubben Studdard.

Someone get the AED machine ready to shock this fat ass back to life. That big, clogged up heart, covered in Crisco and grits will explode at any momnt - just hope a TMZ photog is there to catch the gore.

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CriticXtreme:  1351 days ago

From American Idol fame to this? He has great pipes and is now a lounge singer? Rue, you have to loose the weight my friend and maybe they can market you and save your career. That fat ish played out in 1990 and you have to remember the horrible end of Big Pun???? Let that be your inspiration for change.

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Mjoie:  1351 days ago

He opened for Aretha here in Detroit about 18 mos. ago & he was swamped with sweat then, too - but loved his voice!!

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sad day:  1350 days ago

He really needs to lose that weight. He will kill over on stage one day!! WAY TO MUCH WEIGHT. I do wish him the BEST.

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jane doe:  1350 days ago

TMZ, You are DISGUSTING with Your, "On the Rag"!!

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benjy:  1350 days ago

Clay & Ruben are best of friends, always have been, always will be.... no rivalry there. I honestly wish the 2 of them would do a reuinion tour together. They produced the best finale "Idol" has ever seen... still watched by more people than any "Idol" finale before or since, still the narrowest margin of votes & the closest race of any "Idol" finale before or since.... & no one has yet to match the charm & fun of their onstage chemistry, either performing together or in interviews together. I think it would make millions!

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