Fans of former "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken are sticking by him after news surfaced last week that he is going to become a father. Aiken's fans, known as "Claymates," have taken to blogs and Internet sites writing messages of support and congratulations for their favorite singer.

Aiken is said to be fathering a child with music producer Jaymes Foster, who is his best friend. Jaymes is the sister of producer David Foster. David had confirmed that the pregnancy is true although reps for Aiken have not commented.

Fans of former "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken are sticking by him after news surfaced last week that he is going to become a father. Aiken's fans, known as "Claymates," have taken to blogs and Internet sites writing messages of support and congratulations for their favorite singer.

Aiken is said to be fathering a child with music producer Jaymes Foster, who is his best friend. Jaymes is the sister of producer David Foster. David had confirmed that the pregnancy is true although reps for Aiken have not commented.

Is former "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken really going to become a daddy?

TMZ.com first reported that Aiken, 29, impregnated music producer Jaymes Foster. A rep for producer David Foster, Jaymes' brother, has confirmed that it is true, that she is pregnant and due in August. She became pregnant by artificial insemination.

Clay Aiken's personal life is personal, the "American Idol" season two finalist asserts.

Aiken, 29, does not need to answer questions about his private life, particularly his sexual preference, as he doesn't think it's necessary.