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Clay Aiken and His Son Parker, 16, Look Like Twins During Rare Public Appearance at Broadway Opening

'American Idol' alum Clay Aiken made a rare public appearance with his 16-year-old son Parker at the opening of 'BOOP! The Musical' on Broadway in New York City on April 5. The pair both dressed up for the occasion in dapper looks.

The two smiled and posed for photos together on the red carpet, and at one point were joined by Grammy-winning producer David Foster, who composed the music for the Broadway show. But Aiken — who was a contestant in season 2 of American Idol in 2003, coming in second place — noted that Parker's fledgling independence also brings him pride and reassurance. While the father-son duo have been making more public appearances together lately — including a stint on Celebrity Family Feud in August 2024 — Aiken made a point to keep Parker out of the spotlight while he was younger.

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